Participants must possess a current basic-level American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED or higher level certification or equivalent and be at least 16 on the last day of the instructor course.

Gill McCulloch, a Canadian Red Cross Training Partner, shares 17 common first-aid myths and provides more accurate information that could be valuable in an emergency. Some first aid is common sense.

Those and much more are taught in Red Cross first aid classes, and can be found in the app. "We know that one in four people is likely to be in a situation where someone's going to need CPR.

To become certified in CPR and in the use of automated external defibrillators, contact your local American Red Cross or American Heart Association to find a class in your area. Sources Update History ...