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DobroSKILLS  CPR and Basic Life Support Training Logo

Course Format

Instructor Led

Attended the hands-on skills session to complete your two-year certification.

In-Person Time: 5 Hours APPROX.

Certification Details

  • American Red Cross Adult & Child First Aid/CPR/AED r.25

    • Valid for 2 Years

  • Fire Safety and Fire Extinguisher Training

    • Phyiscial Certificate

What You'll Learn

Students will learn how to respond to:

  • Adult and children who are in cardiac arrest.

  • Adult and children who are choking.

  • How to care for a suddenly injured or ill person until EMS arrives.

  • Emergencies with severe bleeding.

  • How to use a Fire extinguisher.

In-person Adult/Child CPR/First Aid certification, fire extinguisher training, plus museum & community service careers.

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Practical Fire and Life Safety Skills & Pathways in Museums

Class of young adults learning CPR.

Course Format

Instructor Led

Attended the hands-on skills session to complete your two-year certification.

In-Person Time: 5 Hours APPROX.

Certification Details

  • American Red Cross Adult & Child First Aid/CPR/AED r.25

    • Valid for 2 Years

  • Fire Safety and Fire Extinguisher Training

    • Phyiscial Certificate

What You'll Learn

Students will learn how to respond to:

  • Adult and children who are in cardiac arrest.

  • Adult and children who are choking.

  • How to care for a suddenly injured or ill person until EMS arrives.

  • Emergencies with severe bleeding.

  • How to use a Fire extinguisher.

In-person Adult/Child CPR/First Aid certification, fire extinguisher training, plus museum & community service careers.

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Practical Fire and Life Safety Skills & Pathways in Museums

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Monday, December 21, 2026

Start Time: 10:00 AM CT

Cost: FREE*

Aurora Regional Fire Museum

Aurora, IL

*Now Enrolling For Eligible High School Students

Register

Tuesday, December 22, 2026

Start Time: 10:00 AM CT

Cost: FREE*

Aurora Regional Fire Museum

Aurora, IL

*Now Enrolling For Eligible High School Students

Register

Saturday, January 16, 2027

Start Time: 10:00 AM CT

Cost: FREE*

Aurora Regional Fire Museum

Aurora, IL

*Now Enrolling For Eligible High School Students

Register

Monday, January 18, 2027

Start Time: 10:00 AM CT

Cost: FREE*

Aurora Regional Fire Museum

Aurora, IL

*Now Enrolling For Eligible High School Students

Register

Saturday, February 13, 2027

Start Time: 10:00 AM CT

Cost: FREE*

Aurora Regional Fire Museum

Aurora, IL

*Now Enrolling For Eligible High School Students

Register

Upcoming Practical Fire and Life Safety Skills & Pathways in Museums Classes Open to the Public

There are no scheduled classes at this time. Please check back later.

Class Description

Practical Fire and Life Safety Skills & Pathways in Museums is an innovative youth education program for high school students that combines life-saving emergency preparedness training with career exploration. This free program is available to students attending high school in the local community.**


Participants will earn a two-year American Red Cross Adult and Child First Aid/CPR/AED certification, learn how to safely use a fire extinguisher, and explore careers in museums and community service institutions. Students will also build a mini first aid kit to take home. 


Students will learn how to respond to:

  • Adult and children who are in cardiac arrest.

  • Adult and children who are choking. 

  • Emergencies with severe bleeding.

  • How to care for a suddenly injured or ill person until EMS arrives.

  • How to use a Fire extinguisher.


This program is free thanks to partnership with the Aurora Regional Fire Museum and a grant from the Dunham Foundation. 

Class of young adults learning CPR.

Is This Class Right For You?

The Practical Fire and Life Safety Skills & Pathways in Museums program, is open to students enrolled for the 2026-2027 school year.


We are proud to partner with students from the following Illinois high schools:


Aurora, Batavia & Kaneland

  • Batavia High School (Batavia District 101)

  • East Aurora High School (East Aurora District 131)

  • West Aurora High School (West Aurora District 129)

  • Kaneland High School (Kaneland District 302)

Oswego (District 308)

  • Oswego High School

  • Oswego East High School

Naperville/Aurora (District 203 & 204)

  • Naperville North High School (Naperville Community Unit School District 203)

  • Naperville Central High School (Naperville Community Unit School District 203)

  • Neuqua Valley High School (Indian Prairie School District 204)

  • Waubonsie Valley High School (Indian Prairie School District 204)

  • Metea Valley High School (Indian Prairie School District 204)

Private Schools & Academies

  • Rosary High School (College Prep)

  • Marmion Academy

  • Aurora Central Catholic High School

  • Aurora Christian School

  • Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA)


This class is an American Red Cross Class.

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Course Length

5 Hour Instructor Led Session. No pre-course work required. 

Frequently Asked Questions

I lost my certificate. How can I find it?

If you lost your certificate you can find it online at the Red Cross website.

Do participants receive certification?

Yes. Participants who successfully complete the course receive a digital American Red Cross certification, valid for two years. Administrators will get a PDF file of all certificates. All certificates can be found on the Red Cross Website.

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