When a person goes into Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA), their survival depends on immediately getting CPR from someone nearby. Unfortunately, according to the American Heart Association, less than 1/3 of those who suffer cardiac arrest at home, at work, or in a public place receive CPR. As a result, hundreds of thousands of people die each year in the United States. Often, it's because bystanders don't know CPR!
Community Classes for Individuals
The department offers adult CPR classes for individual members of the community monthly. Classes are appropriate for those 12 years or older. Anyone under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Class registration opens 30 days prior to the class date. Class registration is limited to 25 students and is first come, first served.
Register for a Free Public CPR Class
Scheduling Classes for Groups
We no longer offer private group classes. We cannot provide recommendations for privately-owned CPR training businesses.
Learn Virtually
Are you interested in learning CPR but can’t attend a class in-person? Check out our training videos below, led by one of the department’s community outreach specialists.
- Watch Hands-Only CPR for Adult Victims Video
- This 52-minute video is a virtual presentation of HCDFRS’ class for hands-only CPR for adult victims.
- Watch CPR for Children and Infants Video
- This 22-minute video is a virtual presentation of HCDFRS’ CPR class, with specific content for children and infants. For the full class content, start by watching our Hands-Only CPR for Adult Victims class and Choking Relief class videos.
- Watch Choking Relief for Adults, Children and Infants Video
- This 24-minute video is a virtual presentation of HCDFRS’ class for choking relief for adults, children and infants.