• Participant Materials

    American Red Cross digital class materials are provided free of charge to the public. These materials reflect the standard of knowledge and accepted emergency practices in the United States at the time they were published and were designed to support the learning experience in Red Cross courses. To purchase printed materials, please visit the Red Cross Store.

    Administering Emergency Oxygen

    Administering Emergency Oxygen Fact and Skill Sheets

    Provides a brief overview of the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to a victim of a breathing emergency using breathing devices, including resuscitation masks and bag-valve-mask resuscitators (BVMs).


    Airway Adjuncts Fact and Skill Sheets

    Provides a brief review of the steps involved in inserting Oropharyngeal (oral) airways (OPAs) and nasopharyngeal (nasal) airways (NPAs) to keep the tongue from blocking the air passage.


    Suctioning Fact and Skill Sheets

    Provides a brief review of the steps involved in using manual and mechanical suctioning units.

    Babysitter's Training

    Babysitter's Training Handbook

    The American Red Cross Babysitter's Training Handbook provides youth who are planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children and infants.


    Babysitter's Training Emergency Reference Guide

    This easy-to-carry, compact booklet provides step-by-step instructions to handle common emergencies such as bee stings and asthma attacks.



















    Basic Life Support


    Bloodborne Pathogens Training

    Bloodborne Pathogens Training Fact and Skill Sheets

    Designed for those who risk on-the job exposure to blood and other bodily fluids, the course teaches how bloodborne pathogens are spread. You'll learn how to avoid exposure and what to do if exposed to infectious material. This course is one of the requirements of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. The following Fact and Skill Sheet serves as a quick reference for topics covered.

    CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers (CPRO)

    2017 CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers Handbook

    For use in the new CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers course, this handbook offers participants the knowledge and skills needed to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants. Includes the latest (2015) ECC science.

    2011 CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Healthcare Providers Handbook (last edition)

    For use in the 2011 CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers course, this handbook offers participants the knowledge and skills needed to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants. This handbook reflects the 2010 ECC science.

    First Aid, CPR and AED

    First Aid/CPR/AED Participant's Manual (r.2021)

    The American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Participant’s Manual supports the courses in the American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED program, to teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to give immediate care to an injured or ill person and to decide whether advanced medical care is needed. This manual contains information about recognizing an emergency, the emergency action steps, recognizing cardiac arrest, signs of a heart attack, giving CPR, the cardiac chain of survival, how to use an AED, care for choking, care for sudden illnesses and other life-threatening injuries. As well as the information and skills needed to assist with an asthma inhaler, epinephrine auto-injector, splinting, tourniquet application, and naloxone administration. This program offers a choice of first aid, CPR and AED courses to meet the various training needs of a diverse audience. The care steps in the program are consistent with the 2020 International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) Consensus on Science and Treatment Recommendations for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) and the 2020 American Heart Association and American Red Cross Guidelines for CPR and First Aid.


    Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Ready Reference (r.2021)

    Designed for use by participants during the course or as a resource after training. The Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Ready Reference card offers concise step-by-step instructions for responding to emergencies, as well as full-color photos. It also Incorporates the latest 2020 International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) Consensus on Science and Treatment Recommendations for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) Guidelines and meets OSHA guidelines. The primary purpose of the American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED program is to help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing and first-aid emergencies. The courses allow participants learn how to provide immediate care to an injured or ill person until medical professionals arrive.


    Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Ready Reference (r.2021)

    The Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Ready Reference card supports the courses in the American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED program, to teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to give immediate care to an injured or ill person and to decide whether advanced medical care is needed. Designed for use by participants during the course or as a resource after training, the Ready Reference Card for Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED offers concise step-by-step instructions for responding to emergencies, as well as full-color photos. It also Incorporates the latest 2020 International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) Consensus on Science and Treatment Recommendations for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) Guidelines and meets OSHA guidelines. The primary purpose of the American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED program is to help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing and first-aid emergencies. The courses allow participants learn how to provide immediate care to an injured or ill person until medical professionals arrive.


    Spanish Language Adult Ready Reference (r.2021)

    The Spanish language version of the Adult Ready Reference. The Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Ready Reference card supports the courses in the American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED program, to teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to give immediate care to an injured or ill person and to decide whether advanced medical care is needed. Designed for use by participants during the course or as a resource after training, the Ready Reference Card for Adult First Aid/CPR/AED offers concise step-by-step instructions for responding to emergencies, as well as full-color photos. It also Incorporates the latest 2020 International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) Consensus on Science and Treatment Recommendations for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) Guidelines and meets OSHA guidelines.


    Spanish Language Pediatric Ready Reference (r.2021)

    The Spanish language version of the Pediatric Ready Reference. The Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Ready Reference card supports the courses in the American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED program, to teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to give immediate care to an injured or ill person and to decide whether advanced medical care is needed. Designed for use by participants during the course or as a resource after training, the Ready Reference Card for Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED offers concise step-by-step instructions for responding to emergencies, as well as full-color photos. It also Incorporates the latest 2020 International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) Consensus on Science and Treatment Recommendations for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) Guidelines and meets OSHA guidelines.

    Responding to Emergenices

    Responding to Emergenices

    This excellent first aid, CPR and AED textbook is designed specifically for academic settings. The textbook facilitates learning and understanding of the knowledge and skills required to effectively respond to emergency situations. The course is delivered in an engaging manner that draws the student in and enhances comprehension providing necessary preparation for real life emergencies.

    Advanced Life Support




    Lifeguarding

    2017 Lifeguarding Manual

    Revised in 2017, this Lifeguarding participant's manual includes the latest water rescue skills, information on surveillance and recognition, the latest (2015) ECC science, First Aid/CPR/AED and more. Includes end of chapter review questions and activities to help lifeguarding participants study course information and prepare for the final exams.

    Wilderness and Remote First Aid

    Wilderness and Remote First Aid Emergency Reference Guide

    The Wilderness and Remote First Aid Emergency Reference Guide is a 113 page manual for use in the course and serves as an important emergency reference guide after training is complete. Topics covered include altitude illnesses, hypothermia, shock and heart attack, poisoning, snow blindness, wounds and wound infection.


    Wilderness and Remote First Aid Pocket Guide

    The Wilderness and Remote First Aid Pocket Guide is a handy 8-panel (front and back), fold-out first aid reference specifically designed for use in the field.

    Emergency Medical Response