Upcoming Courses

Pre-registration is required for all courses. If you are interested in having an instructor come to your site, or would like to have a class set up at a branch for your group, please contact us.

-To register, call the Member Service Desk at 218-722-4745 in Duluth or 218-387-3386 x 501 in Cook County, or

REGISTER HERE

Location Addresses

Central Services: 9 W Superior Street, Skywalk Level, Duluth, MN 55802

Downtown Branch: 302 W 1st Street, Duluth, MN 55802

Harbor Highlands: 1225 Harbor Highlands Drive, Duluth, MN 55805

YMCA at Essentia Wellness Center: 4289 Ugstad Road, Hermantown, MN 55811 

Additional information about location and parking will be sent via email about a week in advance of the start of a class.

You will need to create an account to sign up for classes, similar to how you sign up for an account when completing any online transaction with any other company.

When you get to the membership page, you can select "community member" as your membership type. This membership type will not have any additional fees and will NOT sign you up as a member to the YMCA - only as a program participant.

Contact the Member Service Desk with additional questions at 218-722-4745, ext. 100.

The primary purpose of the American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED program is to help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing and first aid emergencies. The courses in this program teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to give immediate care to an injured or ill person and to decide whether advanced medical care is needed.

Blended Learning Courses include an online portion features simulation learning - an interactive experience where participants respond to real-world emergencies in a variety of settings.

Pre-registration is required. Cancellations must be made a minimum of 1 week in advance. Class fee is $90.

Register for one date. You will receive an email link one week in advance with your required online class material. Complete the online material BEFORE attending the in-person skill session and receive a 2 year certification upon successful participation in the skill session.

  • May 3, 2025 from 10:00 am - 12:30 pm (Location - Central Services)
  • May 8, 2025 from 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm (Location - Central Services)
  • May 14, 2025 from 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm (Location - Central Services)
  • Jun 11, 2025 from 9:00 am - 11:30 am (Location - TBA)
  • Jun 11, 2025 from 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm (Location - TBA)
  • Jun 11, 2025 from 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm (Location - TBA)
  • Jun 12, 2025 from 9:00 am - 11:30 am (Location - TBA)
  • Jun 12, 2025 from 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm (Location - TBA)
  • Jun 12, 2025 from 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm (Location - TBA)
  • Jun 13, 2025 from 9:00 am - 11:30 am (Location - TBA)
  • Jun 17, 2025 from 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm (Location - Central Services)
  • Jun 18, 2025 from 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm (Location - Central Services)
  • Jun 25, 2025 from 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm (Location - Central Services)
  • Jun 26, 2025 from 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm (Location - Central Services)
  • Jul 12, 2025 from 10:00 am - 12:30 pm (Location - Central Services)
  • Jul 16, 2025 from 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm (Location - Central Services)
  • Jul 24, 2025 from 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm (Location - Central Services)
  • Aug 6, 2025 from 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm (Location - Central Services)
  • Aug 9, 2025 from 10:00 am - 12:30 pm (Location - Central Services)
  • Aug 14, 2025 from 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm (Location - Central Services)

The purpose of the American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers with First Aid course is to train professional-level rescuers to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants until more advanced medical personnel take over. 

Blended Learning Courses include and online portion that features simulation learning - an interactive experience where participants respond to real-work emergencies in a variety of settings. 

Pre-registration is required. Cancellations must be made a minimum of 1 week in advance. Class fee is $100.

Register for one date. You will receive an email link one week in advance with your required online class material. Complete the online material BEFORE attending the in-person skill session and receive a 2 year certification upon successful participation in the skill session.

This class is equivalent to BLS and First Aid, but not all employers and educational programs will accept this certification instead of BLS. Check with your employer or education program for compatibility.

  • Apr 25, 2025 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (Location - Downtown)
  • May 3, 2025 from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Location - Central Services)
  • Jun 14, 2025 from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Location - Central Services)
  • Jul 12, 2025 from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Location - Central Services)
  • Aug 9, 2025 from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Location - Central Services)

At this time, we do not have instructors who are certified to teach this class. If you are interested in teaching this class, please reach out to cpodtburg@duluthymca.org.

The American Red Cross released an updated Babysitter Training class in March, 2025. We are currently working on identifying instructor candidates so this class may be offered in the future.

 

Our instructors hold a number of certifications that allow us to be able to offer a variety of classes. Other classes include: 

  • BLS for Health Care Providers
  • Wilderness First Aid
  • Administering Emergency Oxygen
  • Bloodborne Pathogens
  • Epinephrine Administration
  • Naloxone Training
  • Instructor Training
  • Active Violence Emergency Response Training (AVERT)

Still don't see what you need? Contact Cheryl at cpodtburg@duluthymca.org to discuss your needs.

HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS

CPR and First Aid classes have a high standard of healthy practices for cleanliness to keep participants safe. Participants may request having their own practice equipment during classes at any time, and for any reason.

 

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CANCELLATION POLICY

Blended learning classes must be rescheduled a minimum of one week in advance. Full refunds are not available for blended classes where online material has been issued.

In person classes must be canceled more than 2 business days in advance of class start time to be eligible for a refund.

Seats in class will not be held without payment.