Whether you’re a new parent, babysitter, grandparent, or other childcare provider — or you simply want to feel prepared in an emergency situation — a CPR class can teach you how to respond when every second counts. In Bucks County, there are several classes that cover CPR for adults, children, and infants, along with AED use and choking response.

If you need a certification specifically for work, school, or another professional requirement, be sure to check which type of certification your employer or organization accepts before registering for a class. Pennsylvania maintains a list of approved CPR and first-aid certifications for certain regulated settings.

Read on to find the best CPR classes in Bucks County.

How to Choose the Right CPR Class

When choosing a CPR class, consider the following:

1. Recognized Certification: Make sure the course is accredited by a reputable organization such as the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross, especially if you need certification for work.
2. Hands-On Practice: A good class should include time to practice chest compressions, rescue breaths and AED use — not just an online video.
3. Class Size and Format: Smaller classes may give you more opportunity for hands-on practice and questions.
4. Current Training: Check that the course teaches the latest CPR and emergency-care guidelines.
5. Your Needs: Adult CPR is different from pediatric and infant CPR. Parents, caregivers, teachers and childcare providers may want a course that covers all three. Also consider location, class length, weekend or evening options, and whether a blended online/in-person format works better for your schedule.
6. In-person Skills Assessment: Some blended courses combine online instruction with an in-person skills session. If you need a certification card, confirm that the course includes whatever hands-on assessment your employer or organization requires.
7. Certification Requirements: Check how long the certification is valid and whether your employer, school or licensing organization has specific requirements.

Allegiance CPR & Training

159 N Walnut Terrace, Langhorne

Located in Langhorne, Allegiance CPR & Training offers CPR, First Aid, AED, BLS, ACLS, and PALS training. Its CPR courses cover adult, child, and infant CPR, AED use, and responding to airway blockages.

Allegiance also offers on-site CPR and First Aid training for businesses, schools, and organizations throughout Bucks County, which can be convenient for a group of parents, a school staff, childcare center, or other organization that wants to train together.

American Red Cross

Bucks County and Surrounding Areas

The American Red Cross is another option for finding CPR training near Bucks County. Its Southeastern Pennsylvania region includes Bucks County, and the organization offers CPR/AED, First Aid, BLS, and other safety courses.

Depending on the course, Red Cross training may be available in person, online, or through blended learning that combines online coursework with an instructor-led skills session. For workplace certification, make sure you select a course that includes the required hands-on skills component.

Bucks County CPR & First Aid

 555 Evergreen Avenue, Warminster Township

For a local option that specifically serves Bucks County, check out Bucks County CPR & First Aid. The Warminster-based provider offers CPR/AED, First Aid/CPR/AED, and BLS classes, with both classroom and in-home training available.

Parents and caregivers may appreciate the company’s in-home option, which allows families, friends, neighbors, babysitters, and grandparents to train together. Classes can be tailored to include infant and child CPR, adult CPR, AED use, and choking relief. The company also offers group training for businesses and organizations.

CPR/AED classes and First Aid/CPR/AED classes are available with two-year certification, and both American Heart Association and Health & Safety Institute certifications are offered.

CMR CPR

1094 Sandy Ridge Road, Doylestown

CMR CPR provides CPR and life-support training from its Doylestown location on Sandy Ridge Road. Its offerings include Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Emergency Care & Safety Institute CPR/First Aid courses. Its instructors include healthcare professionals such as registered nurses, a respiratory therapist, and an EMT.

This option may be particularly useful if you’re looking for professional-level training or need certification for a healthcare-related position rather than simply wanting a community CPR class.

Doylestown YMCA

2500 Lower State Road, Doylestown

The Doylestown YMCA regularly offers American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED classes, making it another convenient option for Bucks County families.

The three-hour community certification class covers CPR and AED use for adults, children, and infants, along with first aid. Successful participants receive a two-year certification. Participants must be at least 15 years old.

Hearts of Rhythm CPR First Aid & AED

3657 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem

For families in Lower Bucks, Hearts of Rhythm offers small, hands-on CPR and first-aid classes in Bensalem. Courses are taught by an American Red Cross-certified instructor and include adult and infant manikins and AED trainers.

The regular classes are limited to six students, which can be appealing if you’d rather have plenty of opportunities to practice instead of sitting in a large classroom. The provider offers Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification as well as blended-learning options, and group training is available at the Bensalem location or other approved locations in the area.

Tri-State Training

760 Woodbourne Road, Langhorne
9 Iron Hill Road, New Britain

Tri-State Training offers CPR, AED, First Aid, and BLS training at locations convenient to both Lower and Central Bucks.

Its CPR/AED/First Aid course is designed for the general public as well as teachers, coaches, childcare providers, camp counselors, fitness instructors, and others who want practical emergency-response skills. The course covers CPR, AED use, choking relief, and first aid, and no prior experience is required.

Tri-State also offers BLS training for healthcare professionals, as well as on-site training for schools, businesses, and other groups. Classes are taught by active first responders, EMS professionals, or healthcare providers, according to the company.

A Lifesaving Skill

Whether you’re preparing for a new baby, starting a babysitting job, coaching your child’s sports team, or simply want to be the person who knows what to do when an emergency happens, CPR training is a practical skill worth having.

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