First Aid FAID

FAID 1 First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Basic Emergency Care

Units

3

Hours

3 hours lecture

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Credit Status: Credit, degree applicable

Note: Certifying agencies charge an administrative fee for students who pass the exams and wish to receive certification. Obtaining certification documentation from these agencies is optional. Students may be required to obtain proof of certification for other needs or outside agency requirements. El Camino College is not a certifying agency.

This course follows the American Red Cross Certification Program for First Aid, Basic Life Support (infant, child, adult and two person CPR), and Automated External Defibrillation (AED). The course content includes prevention of injuries, safety education, healthy lifestyle and skills necessary to sustain life in the event of trauma or sudden illness. Demonstration of skill proficiency and passing written exams with 80% or better will qualify student for certification in American Red Cross First Aid, Community CPR, and Professional Rescuer CPR.

Not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules.