First Aid: American Red Cross

American Red Cross

About this app

One of “8 New Apps You Don't Want To Miss” – Mashable
“First Aid By American Red Cross is a fix for what ails you.” - Appolicious

Accidents happen. The official American Red Cross First Aid app puts expert advice for everyday emergencies in your hand. Get the app and be prepared for what life brings. With videos, interactive quizzes and simple step-by-step advice it’s never been easier to know first aid.

Ahora disponible en español.

Features:
• Easy to use Spanish language toggle to switch translation directly inside the app.
• Simple step-by-step instructions guide you through everyday first aid scenarios.
• Fully integrated with 9-1-1 so you can call EMS from the app at any time.
• Preloaded content means you have instant access to all safety information at anytime, even without reception or an Internet connection.
• App user and lifesaving award stories
• Quick, intuitive access to first aid information and videos via a search bar which is Siri/Bixby enabled
• Interactive functionality, such as Hospital finder to find an emergency center near you and Metronome for practicing CPR
• Interactive quizzes allow you to earn badges that you can share with your friends and show off your lifesaving knowledge.
• Immediate, anywhere access so individuals can view their digital certificate and receive reminders to recertify (if they took a blended learning course on the Red Cross Learning Center) with their RCLC account.

Ratings and reviews

Run at startup permission snuck in and email asking about it was ignored. There's no legitimate reason I can see for adding it, and the fact they're being so nontransparent about it raises red flags. Uninstalling. Pay attention to permissions, people. This kind of thing happens quite a bit with different apps, because they know people don't care. Usually it's benign, but not always. You're giving a lot of trust & data with these apps.

Several negatives: No search function I could find. Nothing on childbirth. Description says no ads, lots of ads (I don't mind the ads as much as the falsehood). Font and readability is pretty so so = light gray on white for much of the text. The info is ok (a bit verbose). There's better apps for similar stuff.

this app is great. If you want to be prepared for an emergency, it has tests of what to do in different situations and is much like a first aid pamphlet. the app also offers first aid training in your area. I recommend memorizing these steps and being prepared!

What’s new

• Bite-sized microlearning with visuals and videos
• Clear, visual emergency instructions
• Audible steps for calm, focused response
• Fast emergency navigation with CPR priority
• Full-screen metronome with sharing/casting
• Smarter, engaging quizzes
• Easier hospital access via visible button
• Personalized onboarding recommendations
• Track badges, streaks, certifications
• ADA/WCAG compliant
• Updated to r.25 First Aid/CPR/AED guidelines