This course empowers individuals to take action in the face of life-threatening emergencies, recognizing that every second counts and every person can make a difference. From reversing opioid overdoses to controlling bleeding or administering adult and pediatric CPR, these skills are critical tools for community care. We believe that the responsibility to protect and support one another belongs to all of us—because help isn’t always on the way.

What you'll learn:

Red Cross CPR & AED (Adult/Pediatric)

Recognize the signs of cardiac arrest in adults, children, and infants.
Practice delivering effective chest compressions and rescue breathing.
Learn to operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to restore a heartbeat.
Develop the skills to assist in choking emergencies.

First Aid For Severe Trauma (FAST)

FAST is the first national STOP THE BLEED® course from Red Cross designed for high school students - but applicable for all ages.
Understand and practice techniques like direct pressure, wound packing, and applying tourniquets, with realistic bleeding simulators.

Naloxone Administration (Opioid Overdose Response)

Recognize an opioid overdose and learn how to intervene.
Administer naloxone (Narcan) using nasal spray or injection.
Understand the importance of harm reduction and community care in overdose response.
Learn about Good Samaritan laws that protect those who help.
Each participant will leave with 2, 3mg or 4mg noloxone doses.

Intended Audience:

Neighbors, activists, and volunteers
Parents, teachers, youth leaders, and childcare providers
Coaches, outdoor educators, and organizers
People working in harm reduction, mutual aid, and social service spaces

Course Format:

Duration: 6–7 hours (including breaks)
Hands-on practice with CPR mannequins, AED trainers, Stop the Bleed kits, and naloxone trainers.
Real-world scenarios designed to foster quick decision-making and collaboration
Certification: Participants will receive Red Cross certifications in Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED, First Aid For Severe Trauma (FAST), and Naloxone Administration. These certificates are valid for two years.

Why This Matters:

When systems fail, we show up for each other. Whether it’s saving a life during an overdose, responding to a cardiac arrest at a protest, or treating injuries in the field, these skills are about more than emergencies—they are tools for collective survival.

This course isn’t just about certifications; it’s about equipping individuals with the knowledge to intervene when help is delayed or inaccessible. This is about mutual aid, community resilience, and refusing to let crises claim more lives.

What to Bring:

Comfortable clothes for hands-on activities. Be prepared to interact with fake blood.
Open mind, willingness to practice, and readiness to act

Join us to build the skills that turn bystanders into responders. Whether you’re addressing a public health crisis, a medical emergency, or an injury on the street, we are the help we’ve been waiting for.