Family & Friends® CPR
Family & Friends CPR is for people who want to learn CPR but do not need a CPR course completion card for their job. This course is ideal for schools and students, new parents, grandparents, babysitters, and others interested in learning how to save a life. This class follows the American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines and covers:
Adult Hands-Only CPR & CPR with breaths
Child CPR with breaths
Infant CPR
AED use for adults & children
Relief of choking in adults, children, and infants
This course is practice-focused, giving you plenty of hands-on time to build confidence in your skills.
👉 Please note: this class provides a certificate of participation, not an American Heart Association completion card. If you need a certification card for work or school, please see our other courses or contact us for guidance.
This class includes an AHA Family & Friends CPR eBook that will be emailed to you before the start of class.
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This course takes place at the Palatine Public Library, located at 700 N. North Ct, Palatine, IL 60067.
After booking, you’ll receive a confirmation email with details about the specific meeting room for your class.
We can also travel to your location for groups of 5 or more anywhere in Chicagoland and the surrounding suburbs.
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Class length is approximately 1.5 to 2.5 hours, depending on class size and participant experience.
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Participants in the Family & Friends CPR course will receive a certificate of participation (not an AHA certification card). Certificates are emailed the same day you complete the class, so you’ll have documentation right away.
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We understand that life happens. However, to prevent possibly taking a seat from another student who needs certification, we would appreciate as much notice as possible if you need to miss a class or fail to complete the online work on time.
All classes are non-refundable but transferable, which means you may reschedule.
If you notify us at least 24 hours in advance, you may reschedule your class one time at no charge. The rescheduled class must be completed within 30 days.
If you provide less than 24 hours’ notice, a $25 reschedule fee will apply.
Students must submit reschedule requests in writing before the scheduled start time of the class. Requests sent after the class has begun will not be accepted.
To request a reschedule , please use our Contact Page. All requests must be made in writing and will not be accepted over the phone. For additional information please check out our FAQs page and Reschedule & Cancellation Policy page.