First Aid Guidelines

The American Heart Association and the American Red Cross jointly co-authored and released the 2020 Focused Update for First Aid. We have partnered to develop guidelines for first aid since 2005.

Translated First Aid Focused Update Highlights

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2020 Update in Circulation

View the new 2020 American Heart Association and American Red Cross Guidelines Update for First Aid in Circulation.

2019 Update in Circulation

View the new 2019 American Heart Association and American Red Cross Guidelines Update for First Aid in Circulation.

2015 Update in Circulation

View the new 2015 American Heart Association and American Red Cross Guidelines Update for First Aid in Circulation.