**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. That’s why it’s important to have lifesaving information at your fingertips so you can respond with confidence. The free First Aid mobile app by the American Red Cross puts expert advice for common emergencies in the palm of your hand—from the latest First Aid and CPR techniques to the nearest hospital location. Stay up to date on your lifesaving skills. Receive reminders to re-certify, as well as access to helpful videos, interactive quizzes and other lifesaving information.
Features:
• Easy to use Spanish language 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, (if they took a blended learning course on the Red Cross Learning Center) and receive reminders to recertify.
