American Red Cross BLS CPR & AED Classes with Infant CPR in Tampa, FL

Tampa’s Best Infant CPR Classes

Learning CPR can help you stay calm and take appropriate action when an infant, child, or adult experiences a medical emergency. Our infant CPR training teaches you how to recognize choking and unresponsiveness, respond to critical situations involving infants, and use age-appropriate CPR, Red Cross BLS, and AED techniques.

With the right preparation and hands-on practice, you’ll be better equipped to use your lifesaving skills if an emergency involving an infant, child, or adult occurs.

Here are a few statistics that demonstrate why CPR training is so important:

• Over 7,000 children are affected by cardiac arrest every year.
• Over 21,000 infants died in 2018. SIDS and suffocation were some of the leading causes.
• Cardiac arrest in children is usually caused by an obstruction in the airway or respiratory failure.

Other emergencies where CPR may be necessary include head injuries, near-drowning incidents, smoke inhalation, poisoning, and electrical shock.

What is CPR?

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency procedure that uses chest compressions and rescue breaths to help maintain blood circulation and oxygen flow when someone experiences cardiac arrest and is not breathing normally. Note: Infant CPR should only be performed on babies who are unresponsive and not breathing normally.

What to Expect in Your CPR Classes

CPR Tampa uses a blended learning format that combines required online coursework with an in-person skills session. You’ll first learn important CPR and emergency response concepts online before practicing lifesaving techniques during the hands-on portion of your training. Skills you’ll work on include:

• Following the appropriate steps for performing CPR
• Checking responsiveness and assessing circulation
• Performing age-appropriate chest compressions for infants, children, and adults
• Providing rescue breaths using proper techniques

CPR Tampa is accepted by employers and organizations including:

• Daycare and Other Caretakers
• Nursery Caregivers and Workers
• Nurses, RNs, and CNAs
• Schools (Private and Public)
• Home Health Aides
• Nursing Schools and All Other College Programs
• Nonprofits like the Boy and Girl Scouts of America
• Personal Training Facilities and Gyms
• Hospitality Industry
• Construction Sites
• Hospitals
• EMT/Paramedic Companies
• Firefighting and Other Municipalities

Why Train With Us?

Our CPR training program offers several advantages, including:

• Hands-on skills practice with guidance from experienced trainers.
• Smaller skills sessions that provide opportunities for individual guidance and feedback.
• Widely recognized CPR certification and Red Cross BLS certification credentials.
• Convenient in-person skills training at our Tampa location, with on-site options available for qualifying medium- to large-sized groups.
• Certification documentation provided after successfully completing all required course components.

FAQS

How do I complete the CPR certification course?

Your training begins with the required online coursework. After completing the online portion, you’ll attend your scheduled in-person skills session to practice CPR techniques, receive hands-on guidance, and demonstrate the skills required for certification.

CPR Tampa’s blended learning approach gives you the opportunity to build your knowledge online before applying what you’ve learned through practical skills training. When researching CPR certification near me options, look for training that includes an in-person hands-on skills component as part of the certification process.

When can I take my CPR certification course?

CPR Tampa offers in-person skills sessions throughout the week, giving you multiple options for completing the hands-on portion of your training.

When will my CPR certification expire?

Most CPR and BLS certification credentials remain valid for two years. To keep your credentials current, complete the required renewal training before your certification expires.