Learn to Respond When Seconds Matter

CPR and First Aid certification in Toledo, Ohio for healthcare professionals, caregivers, and community members.

If someone collapses in front of you in Toledo, whether at home, at work, or in public, your ability to respond in the first few minutes can determine whether they survive. Most people freeze because they do not know what to do, and by the time emergency services arrive, the outcome is often decided.

Richard Health Systems provides CPR and First Aid training designed to equip participants with essential emergency response skills. The course is ideal for caregivers, students, workplace safety officers, and anyone who wants to be prepared. You learn how to perform chest compressions, use an automated external defibrillator, clear an airway obstruction, control bleeding, and recognize the signs of stroke, heart attack, and shock. Classes are held in Toledo and are open to individuals and small groups.

If you need certification for a job, want to be prepared to help a family member, or simply believe you should know how to respond in an emergency, contact Richard Health Systems in Toledo to enroll in an upcoming class.

What you practice and how certification works

Your training includes hands-on practice with mannequins, AED trainers, and scenario-based exercises that simulate real emergencies. In Toledo classes, instructors walk you through each step of CPR, demonstrate proper hand placement and compression depth, and correct your technique until you can perform it confidently under pressure.

After completing the course and passing a skills assessment, you receive a certification card that is valid for two years. This certification meets the requirements for most healthcare roles, childcare positions, workplace safety programs, and volunteer organizations that require proof of training.

The course typically lasts four to six hours depending on the curriculum level you choose. Richard Health Systems offers classes for healthcare providers who need advanced certification and for laypersons who want basic life support skills. Recertification classes are also available for individuals whose cards are about to expire.

People want to know before they sign up

Most participants ask about class length, whether the training is difficult, and what happens if they do not pass the skills test on the first try.

How long does the CPR and First Aid certification class take?
Most classes last between four and six hours depending on whether you are taking basic CPR, healthcare provider CPR, or a combined CPR and First Aid course. Richard Health Systems schedules classes on weekdays and weekends in Toledo to accommodate different availability.
Do I need any prior experience or medical knowledge to take the class?
No. The course is designed for people with no medical background. Instructors explain each skill in plain language, demonstrate it clearly, and give you time to practice until you feel comfortable performing it.
What is included in the First Aid portion of the training?
You learn how to control bleeding, treat burns, stabilize fractures, recognize signs of shock, respond to allergic reactions, and assist someone who is choking. The training also covers when to call 911 and what information to provide to dispatchers.
What if I do not pass the skills assessment?
Instructors work with you during the class to make sure you understand each skill before testing. If you do not pass on the first attempt, Richard Health Systems will schedule additional practice time and allow you to retest at no extra charge.
How do I renew my certification when it expires?
You can take a recertification class, which is shorter than the initial course and focuses on skill review and updates to guidelines. Richard Health Systems offers recertification in Toledo and recommends scheduling it before your card expires to avoid gaps in coverage.

If you want to be ready to help when someone needs it most, Richard Health Systems can train you in the skills that save lives. Enrollment is open for individuals and small groups in Toledo. Contact us to register for an upcoming CPR and First Aid certification class.