American Red Cross BLS CPR & AED Classes with Infant CPR in CPR Austin, TX

CPR Austin’s Best Infant CPR Classes

When a baby or young child experiences a breathing or cardiac emergency, knowing what to do can help you provide critical assistance. CPR Austin offers infant CPR training that teaches parents, caregivers, and professionals how to recognize warning signs, respond to choking, and perform age-appropriate CPR techniques. Students also learn important Basic Life Support (BLS) procedures and how AED use differs for infants, children, and adults.

Our goal is to help you develop the knowledge and practical skills to respond to emergencies involving people of different ages, whether you’re caring for a newborn, supervising children, or assisting an adult in need.

Infants and young children face unique emergency risks that make CPR education especially valuable:

• Pediatric cardiac arrest can occur unexpectedly, making early recognition and appropriate intervention important.
• Babies are particularly vulnerable to airway obstructions and breathing emergencies.
• Respiratory distress and inadequate oxygen levels can contribute to cardiac emergencies in infants and children.

Other emergencies that may lead to breathing difficulties or cardiac arrest include drowning incidents, serious head trauma, smoke exposure, poisoning, and electrical injuries.

What is CPR?

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving procedure used when someone becomes unresponsive and is not breathing normally. It involves chest compressions and rescue breaths to help circulate oxygenated blood while waiting for emergency medical professionals. CPR techniques vary based on the person’s age and physical development. Infant CPR is performed when a baby is unresponsive and not breathing normally, using techniques specifically designed for infants.

What to Expect in Your CPR Classes

CPR Austin provides American Red Cross certification training through a blended learning format. Participants first complete required online coursework covering emergency recognition, CPR principles, and appropriate response procedures. They then attend an in-person skills session to practice essential techniques under instructor guidance and complete the required practical evaluation.

Throughout your training, you’ll learn how to:

• Recognize when CPR is needed and follow the appropriate emergency response steps
• Assess responsiveness, breathing, and circulation using age-appropriate procedures
• Perform chest compressions correctly for infants, children, and adults
• Deliver rescue breaths using techniques appropriate for the person’s age

American Red Cross CPR certification may support training requirements for individuals working in settings such as:

• Childcare centers, daycare facilities, and early learning programs
• Nurseries and infant care environments
• Nursing, medical assisting, and other healthcare professions
• Elementary schools and educational facilities
• Home health services and private caregiving
• Nursing schools and healthcare education programs
• Community organizations and volunteer programs
• Gyms, fitness facilities, and personal training services
• Hotels, restaurants, and hospitality workplaces
• Construction sites and industrial workplaces
• Hospitals, emergency medical services, and public safety departments

Why Train With Us?

• Complete American Red Cross blended learning with online coursework followed by an in-person skills session.
• Practice infant, child, and adult CPR techniques with guidance and feedback from experienced instructors.
• Earn recognized CPR certification after successfully completing all required training components.
• Choose from available training dates and inquire about options for qualifying workplace or community groups.
• Receive certification documentation after completing the required coursework, assessments, and hands-on skills evaluation.

FAQS

How do I complete the CPR certification course?

Start by registering for an available CPR Austin course. You’ll complete the required American Red Cross online learning modules before attending your scheduled in-person skills session.

During the practical portion, your instructor will demonstrate and review important infant, child, and adult CPR techniques. You’ll have opportunities to practice chest compressions, rescue breathing, and applicable AED procedures before completing the required skills evaluation.

Certification is awarded after successful completion of all required online coursework, assessments, and in-person skills requirements.

When can I take my CPR certification course?

CPR Austin offers scheduled in-person skills sessions with options for different availability. Review the current course calendar to select a convenient date, and plan to finish your required online coursework before attending.

When will my CPR certification expire?

Most American Red Cross CPR certifications are valid for two years. Check the expiration date on your certificate and complete renewal training before it expires to keep your credentials current.