The American Red Cross Strives to provide people with the skills and confidence to act in an emergency at home, in school and in the workplace. For scheduling flexibility, Re Cross training courses are offered in Web-based and traditional classroom setting. Please see our registration options below.

Registration Options

* Register Online anytime (credit card payment required)

* Phone (credit card payment required) at 1-800-Red-Cross (733-27677)

* In-person at American Red Cross Central Valley

Fresno Office 1300 W Shaw Ave, Suite 4B, Fresno CA 93711

Visalia Office 505 W. Main St., Visalia, CA 93291

Merced Office 301W. 18^th Street Suite#104., Merced , 95340

* Mail-in – send a check and registration form to:

American Red Cross Central Valley

1300 W Shaw Ave, Suite 4B, Fresno CA 93711

Please Note: Class registration must be received at least 10 days in advance of class.

We offer two easy options for your CPR, AED, First Aid, or other Red Cross training -- come to us or we'll send an instructor to you!

Individuals and small groups: Reserve a spot in one of the many community classes that we offer at our chapter offices and satellite classrooms around the state. Click here to browse the schedule and register online.

Organizations and large groups (10+ participants): Arrange for an instructor to come to your site for the type of training that best suits you. Click here to learn more and reserve an instructor.

What if I have a medical condition?
1) At the time of registration, please notify us if you require any special accommodations. Every effort will be made to fulfill reasonable and appropriate requests.

What if I’m late to class?

2) Since the core of most programs is taught at the beginning of class, you won’t want to miss a minute. In order to maximize training time, session start times are firm, so please plan to arrive 15 minutes early. If you arrive more than 10 minutes late you will not be permitted into the class, you will have to reschedule and a rescheduling fee will be assessed. If you miss a scheduled class, rescheduling requires full payment.

What kind of Class options do I have as an individual?

1) In house training- all of our courses are offered in house on various days throughout the month. Register by calling the chapter or singing up online.

2) Web-based Online Training:

There are 2 versions

Online only is for students who do not have to complete an in-house skills session/test. Currently it is for Bloodborne Pathogens training only and instructor review.

Blended Learning (Online materials/lesson training + In Office Skills Session & Testing) Do the training at your own home or office, call and schedule a skills session (typically 1 hour) to complete your training and receive certification)

Go to Individual training tab- type in your zip code. Select a Course Category: Choose All or try a specific area of learning such as Professional Responder (CPR Pro). Choose the course format: Blended learning. Give a date range: Note* The date you choose should be a date you plan to have already completed the materials learning portion on your own, and will have scheduled to take your SKILLS portion in-house by that date. So if you can be done in two days and have your test session scheduled by day three- pick a class that is 3-5 days from the day you register. If you need longer- pick a further out date. Last step is to come in on you scheduled day/time to do the skills portion at the office. If you do not see the exact combination of the course you need to take- you can call our office during normal business hours and we can custom create that course for you!

Health and Safety Class Guidelines and Information

Health Precautions

Participation in classes should be postponed if you are suffering from or have been exposed to any infection of a temporary nature (cold, flu, sore throat, communicable disease), or if you have any cuts or sores (including recent tooth extractions). If you have diseases or conditions which might affect you or others during training, you may request a separate mannequin on which to train. If you have a physical condition that may cause problems during training, please consult your physician and inform the instructor before the class begins.

Cancellations

American Red Cross drop fees for schedule (classroom and virtual classroom) offerings:

Cancellation Occurs

Drop Fee

8 to 14 days prior to class start date

10%

3 to 7 days prior to class start date

25%

1 to 2 days prior to class start date

50%

The day the class starts (or the enrollee does not attend)

100%

American Red Cross drop fees for self-paced (web-based) offerings:

Cancellation Occurs

Drop Fee

2 days after order date of offering

100%

Physical Effort

Some of our classes require physical effort including kneeling and moving on the floor. Participants must be able to perform required skills satis-factorily to receive certification. Certain accomodations may be made for persons with disabilities.

Certification/Grades/CEUs

Students receive certification upon successfully completing course requirements. There is an $10.00 fee to replace lost certificates (except for Health & Safety Unit at $15.00 each).

Clothing

Wear comfortable clothing. Please do not wear jewelry or hairstyles that may interfere while practicing on the mannequins. Avoid gum, lipstick, perfume, etc. which may damage the mannequins. Please note that the chapter is a fragrance-free environment.

Breaks/Food/Drinks/Snacks

Breaks are up to the discretion of the instructor. Day-long classes include a 30-minute lunch break.