American Red Cross courses
American Red Cross BLS and CPR/First Aid/AED Classes in Houston
Alongside its American Heart Association courses, Cardiox Care offers exactly two American Red Cross courses: Red Cross BLS and Red Cross Adult First Aid/CPR/AED. Both use the Red Cross blended format: online coursework first, then an in-person skills session at a Cardiox Care office in Southwest Houston, Katy or North Houston. The Red Cross online course is included in your registration. Successful students receive an American Red Cross digital certificate.
Choose an office and see dates
Cardiox Care does not offer Red Cross ACLS, PALS or any other Red Cross course.
Book a Red Cross skills session
Choose the office, then the course. The Red Cross online course is included with both, and each skills session is scheduled for 3 hours. If your requirement names the American Heart Association, a Red Cross certificate is not a substitute: book AHA BLS Provider instead.
Southwest Houston (Westchase)
9990 Richmond Ave., Suite 300N, Houston
Southwest Houston Red Cross BLS dates Southwest Houston Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED dates
Katy
4302 Bolsover Sky Ct., Katy
Katy Red Cross BLS dates Katy Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED dates
North Houston (Greenspoint)
397 N Sam Houston Pkwy E., Suite 200C, Houston
North Houston Red Cross BLS dates North Houston Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED dates
Full arrival details for each office are in Red Cross class locations and booking below.
Red Cross or American Heart Association: check your requirement first
A Red Cross certificate and an American Heart Association card are different credentials from different organizations. If your employer, school, clinical site or licensing body asks for American Heart Association BLS (or "AHA BLS", or "BLS Provider" from the AHA), a Red Cross BLS certificate is not a substitute for it. Book AHA BLS Provider instead. If the requirement does not name an organization, ask whoever set it which certificates they accept before you book.
Cardiox Care's general guidance is that the American Heart Association card is the one most widely requested for hospitals and clinical roles, while the Red Cross card is broadly accepted for workplace, education and community roles. Your requirement's exact wording always decides.
| Red Cross BLS | Red Cross Adult First Aid/CPR/AED | AHA BLS Provider (for comparison) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Issued by | American Red Cross | American Red Cross | American Heart Association |
| Format at Cardiox Care | Online course, then in-person skills session | Online course, then in-person skills session | Full instructor-led class, or a skills session after AHA HeartCode BLS online |
| Online course | Red Cross BLS online course included, sent after you register | Red Cross Adult First Aid/CPR/AED online course included, sent after you register | HeartCode BLS is purchased separately; not needed for the Full Class |
| In-person session | Scheduled for 3 hours | Scheduled for 3 hours | Full Class scheduled for 3 hours 40 minutes; Skills Session for 2 hours |
| What you receive | American Red Cross BLS digital certificate | American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED digital certificate | AHA BLS Provider eCard |
| Valid for | 2 years | 2 years | Generally 2 years, through the end of the issue month |
| Usually chosen for | Healthcare-provider BLS where Red Cross is accepted | Workplace and other non-medical CPR, AED and first aid requirements where Red Cross is accepted | Healthcare requirements that ask for AHA BLS |
Red Cross BLS
Red Cross BLS (Basic Life Support) is the Red Cross healthcare-provider CPR course. At Cardiox Care it is offered only as a blended skills session: the Red Cross BLS online course is included and sent to you after you register, you finish the online portion first, and then you complete hands-on skills practice and an instructor skills evaluation in person. Your American Red Cross BLS digital certificate is issued after successful completion and processing.
There is no fully in-person Red Cross BLS class. If you want everything done in one instructor-led appointment, Cardiox Care offers that through the AHA BLS Full Class.
Red Cross Adult First Aid/CPR/AED
Red Cross Adult First Aid/CPR/AED is the Red Cross course for workplace and other non-medical requirements that call for CPR, AED and first aid training. It follows the same blended pattern: the Red Cross Adult First Aid/CPR/AED online course is included and sent after registration, the online portion must be finished before you attend, and the in-person skills session completes the course. You receive an American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED digital certificate after successful completion and processing.
If you only need first aid without CPR and AED, this is not the right course; text 281-524-2767 to check what fits your requirement. The American Heart Association equivalent for workplace requirements is AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED.
How the Red Cross blended format works
- Book a skills session date at the office you want (links below).
- After you register, Cardiox Care sends the Red Cross online course link by text and email.
- Complete the Red Cross online course, then submit your completion certificate on the Red Cross paperwork page by 7 PM the day before your class.
- Arrive early for check-in, then complete the hands-on skills practice and evaluation with the instructor.
- After successful completion and processing, claim your Red Cross digital certificate from the emailed link. Cardiox Care can resend it if needed.
Employers can verify a Red Cross certificate using the official Red Cross digital certificate information, which shows your name, course type, issue date, training site (Cardiox Care) and certification status.
Red Cross class locations and booking
Both Red Cross courses are offered at the Southwest Houston, Katy and North Houston offices. Choose the course and the office, then pick a date in that calendar.
| Office | Address and arrival | Red Cross BLS | Red Cross Adult First Aid/CPR/AED |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Houston (Westchase) | 9990 Richmond Ave., Suite 300N, Houston, TX 77042. Park in the parking garage or in two-hour parking. Enter the North Building (marked "N") through the entrance with six steps and double doors. Take the elevator on the right to the third floor, turn left, take the right hallway where it splits and continue to the last double doors on the left. | Southwest Houston Red Cross BLS dates | Southwest Houston Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED dates |
| Katy | 4302 Bolsover Sky Ct., Katy, TX 77449. A classroom in a home on a quiet residential street. Free parking in the driveway or in front of the house; please do not block neighboring driveways. Use the main front door. | Katy Red Cross BLS dates | Katy Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED dates |
| North Houston (Greenspoint) | 397 N Sam Houston Pkwy E., Suite 200C, Houston, TX 77060. Free parking in the office building parking lot. Take the elevator to the second floor and turn left when you exit to find Suite 200C. | North Houston Red Cross BLS dates | North Houston Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED dates |
Office details: Southwest Houston, Katy, North Houston. Prices are on the class pricing page. Training a group? See group and on-site CPR training.
Red Cross class questions
Will a Red Cross BLS certificate meet an American Heart Association BLS requirement?
Do not assume it will. They are different credentials. If your requirement names the American Heart Association, book AHA BLS Provider. If it does not name an organization, confirm with your employer or school which certificates they accept.
Is the Red Cross online course included?
Yes. The Red Cross online course is included at no extra cost for both courses and is sent to you after you register. Complete it and submit your completion certificate by 7 PM the day before your skills session.
How long is the in-person skills session?
Each Red Cross skills session is scheduled for 3 hours. Your confirmation shows the exact start and end time.
Does the First Aid/CPR/AED course cover children and infants?
The Red Cross course offered here is Adult First Aid/CPR/AED. If your requirement includes child or infant skills, text 281-524-2767 before you book so Cardiox Care can confirm the right course.
Can I take a Red Cross class fully in person?
Not at Cardiox Care. Both Red Cross courses are blended: online first, then the in-person skills session. The fully in-person option Cardiox Care offers for BLS is the AHA BLS Full Class.
Do you offer Red Cross ACLS or PALS?
No. The only Red Cross courses Cardiox Care offers are BLS and Adult First Aid/CPR/AED. ACLS and PALS are offered through the American Heart Association; see AHA ACLS and AHA PALS.
When will I receive my Red Cross certificate?
After you successfully complete the skills session and it is processed, the certificate is emailed to you. If the email is delayed, text 281-524-2767 and Cardiox Care can resend the link once it is available.
How do I change my class date?
Call or text 281-524-2767 from the phone number you registered with.