CPR Classes, First Aid Course & BLS Certification in Riverside, CA
We are an American Red Cross Authorized Training Provider for first aid and CPR/AED, and an American Heart Association Aligned Training Site for BLS. Our Riverside, CA facility opens soon. Join the waiting list for CPR training in Riverside, or take first aid and CPR classes at our Los Angeles facility in the meantime.
First Aid Class & CPR Classes in Riverside CA
Looking for CPR certification in Riverside? Choose Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED for first aid certification, or Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare provider BLS certification. Each course comes in a blended format and a fully in-person format. Our instructors are certified through the American Red Cross for first aid and CPR/AED, and through the American Heart Association for BLS. Over 200,000 participants have trained with us across North America.
Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
- CPR practice on adult, child and infant manikins
- Taught by an American Red Cross certified instructor, with an AED Trainer in every class
- First aid for choking, bleeding, burns, bone and joint injuries, and environmental emergencies
This course teaches CPR with first aid in one class and suits workplaces, child care centers, school staff, fitness teams and security companies. In the blended format, you finish an online portion at home and then attend an in-person skills session. If you prefer a full classroom experience, choose the fully in-person format and learn everything directly from your instructor. It also works as one of our infant CPR classes, with practice on infant manikins alongside adult and child CPR.
- Meets OSHA requirements for workplace first aid and CPR/AED
- Blended and fully in-person formats
- Certificate issued within 48 hours of completion
- Free skills practice retake within 90 days
- Group classes for teams of 8 or more at your workplace
First Aid & CPR FAQs
Yes. Our American Red Cross first aid and CPR/AED courses are OSHA-compliant CPR training. They include a two-year certification that meets OSHA requirements when you complete a blended or fully in-person course. Read our California CPR and first aid certification guide to see what employers usually ask for.
Basic Life Support Classes (BLS)
- American Heart Association BLS Provider course for healthcare professionals
- Adult, child and infant resuscitation on manikins, with team-based practice
- Bag-mask ventilation, AED Trainer practice and opioid overdose response
- Initial BLS Provider and BLS Renewal classes
This course is for nurses, nursing students, paramedics, dental professionals and other clinical staff who need basic life support skills for work or school placements.
For workplace first aid in a non-clinical job, choose the Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course above.
- BLS Provider (initial) and BLS Renewal available
- Hands-on skills assessment with an American Heart Association instructor
BLS FAQs
An American Heart Association BLS eCard is valid for two years from the date it is issued. Book your renewal at least a month before it expires so your card does not lapse.
Yes. You practice with an AED Trainer under an American Heart Association instructor. You learn pad placement, rhythm analysis and team-based resuscitation.
HeartCode BLS & BLS Renewal
Learn the theory online at your own pace, then attend a hands-on skills session with an American Heart Association instructor.
HeartCode BLS
Online theory at your own pace, then a hands-on skills session with an AHA instructor.
- Initial courseBLS Provider
- FormatOnline + Skills Session
- RenewalBLS Renewal
- Valid for2 Years
Why Choose Coast2Coast for First Aid & CPR Training Near Riverside
Our courses meet OSHA requirements, come through the American Red Cross and American Heart Association, and include a 48-hour certificate and a free 90-day skills retake on first aid and CPR courses.
North America’s first AI-powered First Aid & CPR tutor, part of the Coast2Coast First Aid Student Companion app. Coasty explains First Aid, CPR/AED, BLS, and course concepts in simple language so you can review topics, take quizzes, and build confidence before, during, and after class. It works alongside your instructor and official American Red Cross and American Heart Association materials to support your learning.
Our Riverside Facility Is Coming Soon
Looking for a first aid course near you or a first aid and CPR course near you? Join the waiting list to hear when Riverside classes open. Until then, our Los Angeles facility teaches the same courses and welcomes students from Riverside. It has AED Trainers and CPR manikins for hands-on practice.
Riverside and Our Nearest Facility
Nearest Facility: Coast2Coast First Aid/CPR - Los Angeles
First Aid & CPR Training Near Riverside
Here is a look at our first aid and CPR classes, set up for hands-on practice on resuscitation manikins.
Frequently Asked Questions: First Aid & CPR Training for Riverside
Straight answers on where classes run, which course fits your job, and online-only certificates.
Our Riverside facility is coming soon, and Riverside, CA students can take CPR and first aid classes at our Los Angeles facility today. Join the waiting list to hear when Riverside classes open. Until then, we teach American Red Cross first aid and CPR/AED classes at 2316 ½ S Union Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90007. We also teach BLS there with the American Heart Association. We welcome students from across Southern California.
Yes. You can complete your CPR first aid certification fully in person, and a certification that meets workplace requirements needs a hands-on skills session. The American Red Cross blended and in-person courses include a two-year certification that meets OSHA requirements, and online-only courses skip the hands-on skills check. Blended learning means an online portion at home followed by a skills session. Fully in person means you learn everything directly from an instructor without video or computer requirements. Both formats run at our Los Angeles facility.
BLS is for healthcare professionals. Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED is for workplace responders and the general public. BLS adds two-rescuer CPR, bag-mask ventilation and team-based resuscitation, and the American Heart Association issues the eCard. The first aid course covers adults, children and infants plus bleeding, burns and choking, and the American Red Cross issues the certificate.
An American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certificate is valid for two years. A BLS eCard from the American Heart Association is also valid for two years. To renew, book the same course again at least a month before your card expires.
Yes. Our American Red Cross first aid and CPR/AED courses include a two-year certification that meets OSHA requirements. OSHA approves no training provider, so employers look for a hands-on skills check, which every blended and fully in-person course includes.
AED certification is part of our Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course, so you learn AED use alongside CPR and first aid. You practice pad placement and device prompts on an AED Trainer, and instructors run hands-on skills testing with automated external defibrillator trainers.
Yes. Teams of 8 or more can book first aid, CPR/AED and BLS training at their own workplace, and we bring all equipment. Send a request through our group training page.
First Aid Resources & Guides
Guides to help you choose the right certification and prepare for class.
