What age is this course for?

The course is listed for Ages 16+; participants should meet that minimum unless otherwise arranged with the provider.

How many people are in each class?

Classes cap at six participants for focused, hands-on instruction.

Will I practice with an AED?

Yes—training includes AED trainers so participants practice pad placement and operation without using a live device.

Do I need prior first-aid experience?

No prior experience is required; the course is designed to teach practical, repeatable skills from the ground up.

What if I arrive late?

Because the session emphasizes hands-on repetition, late arrivals may be unable to join practical drills and could miss critical training.

SDI Adult & Child Emergency Care: CPR, First Aid & AED Training in New York | Workshop

Q: Do I get a certification card?

The course provides clear guidance on continuing education and options to renew or expand skills for workplace or recreational certifications; check with instructors about immediate certification or follow-up steps.

Adventure Brief

A focused, three-hour course in Manhattan that teaches CPR, first aid, and AED use for infants, children, and adults. Small class sizes and hands-on drills make this an ideal pick for outdoor leaders, parents, and travelers who want practical emergency skills.

3 hours

easy

From $210.94

SDI Adult & Child Emergency Care, held at 42 W 18th St 3rd floor, New York, NY 10011, USA, offers a concentrated, hands-on course that teaches CPR, first aid, and AED use for infants, children, and adults. In a compact urban training room a short walk from Flatiron and Union Square, this three-hour session is designed to strip away theory and leave students with muscle memory—how to compress, ventilate, defibrillate, and manage an emergency until professional help arrives.

The class centers on practical drills: adult and infant mannequins for compressions and ventilations, AED trainers that mimic shock delivery, and scenario-based practice that replicates choking, cardiac arrest, and trauma responses. Instructors guide small groups through timed compressions, two-rescuer sequences, and recovery position assessments so each participant repeats critical actions until they feel instinctive. The material covers bandaging, bleeding control, shock recognition, and when to summon 911, with clear distinctions for infants, children, and adults.

For adventurers, outdoor leaders, parents, and urban commuters alike, this course is an investment in independence. Wilderness outings, paddle trips, and long trail days often put you far from immediate emergency services; knowing how to use an AED or perform infant CPR can be the difference between a stabilizing intervention and a preventable tragedy. The curriculum emphasizes simple, repeatable steps that translate from a Manhattan office to a backcountry ridge: check, call, compress, and apply the AED if available.

Logistics are straightforward. The headline listing notes Ages 16+, a three-hour block, and class sizes capped at six—ideal for focused coaching and hands-on correction. Bring a photo ID and wear comfortable clothes that allow chest exposure for compressions; the training team supplies mannequins, AED trainers, gloves, and instructor materials. The address is listed exactly as 42 W 18th St 3rd floor, New York, NY 10011, USA—plan for stair or elevator access to the third floor when you arrive.

What makes SDI Adult & Child Emergency Care stand out locally is its singular focus on practical readiness for all age groups in a dense urban setting. The course strips away jargon, replaces it with repetition, and leaves participants with confidence to act—at home, on the trail, or in the city. If you travel with family or lead groups outdoors, this concentrated class is a small time commitment with outsized payoff: clear skills that travel with you.

Reserve your seat early when schedules fill, especially before holiday travel or summer camping seasons, and arrive 15 minutes early to complete waiver and paperwork. Because the session emphasizes hands-on repetition, late arrivals may be unable to join the practical drills. After the class you’ll receive clear guidance on continuing education and options to renew or expand skills for workplace or recreational certifications.