Can I take this course? Yes! You can be as young as 16 years old to take this course and as old as you would like to be! The American Red Cross has designed this course for anyone that has the strength to perform successfully the skills and procedures accurately. Take the time to learn the skills you need to help a family member in need. Most medical emergencies happen at home and you are the first responder to any emergency! While EMS and other advanced medical personnel are invaluable to your survivability of a medical emergency, your actions can be the difference between life and death. Click here to see our class schedule and enroll today!