First Aid/CPR/AED Certification Courses

Course Timeline

The in-person component for full certification courses is taught over the course of three hours, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. All online learning content will be sent to participants on the Monday prior to their course and must be completed before the start of the course.

Course Timeline

Recertification courses are taught over the course of three hours, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor courses are designed to train instructor candidates to teach the basic-level American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED courses, select Skill Boosts and Bloodborne Pathogens Training.

Course Timeline

The instructor certification couse is taught over the course of seven hours, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Course Prerequisites

Candidates in the American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor course must possess a current basic-level certification in First Aid/CPR/AED or equivalent.

If you have a group of 5 or more that needs to be certified together, please request a custom course using the link below. Groups of 10 or more may require more than one course date.

• Requests must be submitted at least 30 days before the desired certification course date.
• Dates, times, and course capacities for custom first aid/CPR/AED courses are limited based on facility space and instructor availability.
• All courses utilize a blended learning format in which online course content must be completed before the start of the in-person session. Online learning content will take approximately 1-4 hours to complete.
• Due to the amount of equipment involved in teaching a course, we cannot travel to you for a course
• All courses will take place at Fike Recreation Center.
• Course fees are assessed per participant in the course.

Submitting a Request 

1. Sign in to the 25Live Dashboard, linked below, with your Clemson Credentials
2. Choose Event Form at the top right of your screen and complete the form
3. In the Event Type box, select CR CPR Certification Course
4. For the location, select Certification Course

For step-by-step instructions, view our How-To Manual.

• All refunds are subject to a processing fee. Refund amounts will be prorated based on the number of days remaining until the program.
• Refund requests submitted fewer than 7 days in advance of a scheduled program will not be approved.
• All refund requests are subject to approval and are not a guarantee of a refund.
• Requester will be notified of confirmation or denial of their refund.
• Refunds for credit/debit purchases will be returned to the card used on the initial transaction. Refunds for checks will be made in the form of a check from Clemson University.
• A full refund will be offered in the case of any program cancellation. All program registrations should be considered pending until appropriate course numbers are reached.
• Complete a refund request form.