What certification do I receive?

Participants receive American Red Cross-aligned certification cards upon successful completion and skills demonstration.

Is there required pre-course work?

Yes — this blended course requires online modules to be completed before the in-person session to focus on practical skills.

What is the minimum age to attend?

The course accepts students age 14 and up.

How many people are in a class?

Group size is limited to 10 to ensure ample instructor feedback and hands-on practice.

How long is the in-person session?

Expect roughly 6-8 hours of in-person instruction and skills testing after completing online prework.

Is the course suitable for wilderness guides?

Yes — instructors include wilderness-relevant scenarios and decision-making for delayed EMS response.

Wasilla CPR and First Aid Course: Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED Training

On the edge of the Susitna Valley in Wasilla, Alaska, a single-day CPR and first aid course feels less like a classroom and more like essential fieldcraft for anyone who spends time off the grid. Adventurers by True North runs this blended American Red Cross-aligned Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED program for students ages 14–110, pairing online prework with instructor-led hands-on practice. Small groups (maximum 10) keep scenarios realistic: you'll rotate through chest compressions on adult and infant mannequins, practice airway maneuvers, deploy an AED training unit, and work through bleeding control and environmental first aid relevant to cold-weather rescues. The course compresses core emergency skills into focused instruction that reads like a survival primer for everyday and backcountry incidents. Instructors stage realistic scenarios - car collisions on snow-packed roads, hypothermia assessment for hikers exposed on alpine ridgelines, choking responses for family outings - so you learn to prioritize, triage, and act under pressure. The classroom portion includes American Red Cross standards and certification; the practical drills emphasize muscle memory, communication, and simple improvisation when rescue equipment is limited. What makes this course special in Wasilla is its local tuning. Trainers understand Alaska's rhythms: delayed EMS response times in remote areas, the prevalence of moose collisions on highway corridors, and the physiological stresses cold imposes on victims and responders. That perspective turns abstract algorithms into practical decisions: when to start compressions, how to prevent heat loss in a winter rescue, and how to adapt pediatric care when the nearest hospital is hours away. Whether you're a guide, a parent, a backcountry skier, or a boater on the Susitna, the class delivers competency and the confidence to act. Expect clear feedback, repeated practice with an AED, and peer-led scenarios that build teamwork. The course is suitable for absolute beginners but paced to challenge volunteers and seasonal workers who need quick, reliable upskilling. Practical details: plan for a day of instruction (online prework plus roughly 6-8 hours in-person), bring weather-appropriate layers, and arrive prepared to practice out loud. Certification follows American Red Cross protocols; Adventurers by True North facilitates the testing and card issuance. In a landscape where weather, distance, and wildlife complicate emergencies, this class converts uncertainty into a few decisive, trained actions - skills that are useful everywhere from cabin trips to trailhead mishaps. The class also covers pediatric differences, infant choking, and how to document an incident for EMS reports. Cards issued meet workplace and volunteer organization requirements and are accepted by most Alaskan employers; renewal guidance is provided at the session and through the online portal. For travelers based in Wasilla - or heading into the Talkeetna Mountains or Knik Glacier country - these skills reduce risk and make outdoor plans more resilient. Prepare confidently.