The International first aid, resuscitation, and education guidelines (referred to as the Guidelines) is an international publication made in collaboration with Red Cross Red Crescent Societies, first aid specialists and task-forces. This collaboration of work by volunteers and staff is coordinated by the Global First Aid

We have partnered to develop guidelines for first aid since 2005. View the new 2020 American Heart Association and American Red Cross Guidelines Update for First Aid in Circulation. View the new 2019 American Heart Association and American Red Cross Guidelines Update for First Aid in Circulation.

Explore the first aid recommendations for more than 50 common illnesses and injuries. You’ll also find techniques for first aid providers and educators on topics such as assessing the scene and good hand hygiene. Choose from a selection of some common first aid education contexts and modalities.

Discover the latest evidence-based recommendations for CPR and ECC, based on the most comprehensive review of resuscitation science and practice.

American Red Cross Focused Updates and Guidelines 2020 to ensure education delivered and care provided is based on the latest science and American Red Cross guidelines. In Guidelines Highlights 2020 , each guideline is noted as new, revised, updated or unchanged.