A new study shows one in four Americans will have to perform CPR during their lifetime. During this National CPR and AED Awareness Week, the American Red Cross is offering classes for people to learn about the life-saving procedures. They offered this video short-course.

“We want as many people as possible to take a CPR/AED Class, but viewing the online video is good basic knowledge for everyone,” states Kevin Kirby, Executive Director of the Midland Empire Chapter of the American Red Cross.

The ability to perform CPR can make a lifesaving difference when someone suffers a cardiac or breathing emergency.

The Red Cross trains millions of people each year in CPR and AED. They offer several training options on the full CPR training. All First Aid, full CPR and AED training carry a 2-year certification.

“By viewing the video, you can take some action in a cardiac arrest, but it always a better outcome to be trained with a full class of CPR and AED (automated external defibrillator).”

You can find more information and register for a class by visiting the CPR and AED page on the Red Cross web site at www.redcross.org .