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What is the difference between the Lay Responder program from the American Red Cross and American Safety & Health Institute?  Look at the table below to compare.  The major difference is TIME and COST.  Both programs use the ECC 2010 standard.

Community CPR/First Aid Classes

American Red Cross ASHI
Age Range
Adult 12 and older 8 and older
Child 1 to 12 years 1 to 8 years
Infant 0 to 1 year 0 to 1 year
CPR
Adult 30 compressions 2 breaths 30 compressions 2 breaths
Child 2 breaths then 30 compressions 30 compressions 2 breaths
Infant 2 breaths then 30 compressions 30 compressions 2 breaths
Conscious Choking        
Adult   Back Blows & Abnormal Thrust   Abnormal Thrust
Child   Back Blows & Abnormal Thrust   Abnormal Thrust
Infant   Back Blows & Chest Thrust   Back Blows & Chest Thrust
         
First Aid Basic First Aid Basic First Aid
         
Certification CPR 2 Year / First Aid 2 Years CPR 2 years / First Aid 2 Years
Cost   Lay Responder Adult, Child, Infant CPR First Aid - $80.00 (no discounts)   Lay Responder Adult, Child, Infant CPR First Aid - $40.00 (discounts available)
Length of Class   6.0 hours approximate   4.0 hours approximate