Build Confidence. Strengthen Your Response

At Q4 Active, we train both the body and the brain. Emergency preparedness is a powerful example of how cognitive skills and practical knowledge work together. We are proud to host an First Aid Certification Course through the American Red Cross, providing practical, hands-on training to help participants respond effectively to common injuries and sudden illnesses.

Why This Course Supports Brain Health

Learning first aid strengthens both confidence and cognitive readiness. Responding to an emergency requires important cognitive abilities, and these are some of the same brain skills central to the programs we teach at Q4 Active. These include:

• Focused attention
• Rapid information processing
• Calm decision-making under stress
• Emotional regulation
• Coordinated physical action

What You’ll Learn

Participants will practice how to:

• Respond to common injuries and sudden illness
• Assist someone who is choking
• Control bleeding and manage wounds
• Provide care for burns, sprains, and fractures
• Recognize when emergency medical services are needed
• Take effective action until professional help arrives

The course emphasizes clear thinking, calm response, and practical hands-on skills.

Course Details

• Format: In-person, instructor-led
  
• Duration: Approximately 2 hours
  
• Certification: American Red Cross First Aid Certificate
  
• Credential Validity: 2 years
  
• You will receive a certification card at the close of training

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for

• Active adults and older adults
• Grandparents and caregivers
• Fitness participants and instructors
• Anyone who wants to feel more prepared in an emergency

At Q4 Active, we believe preparedness builds independence, resilience, and confidence.

Registration: The fee for this training is $70 per person for Q4 Active members ($79 for non-members). To register, please click the link below, call (818) 961-5353, or email info@q4-active.com. It's best to reserve your space early as space is limited.

Instructor: Phong Tran is an American Red Cross certified CPR and First-Aid instructor, entrepreneur, and non-profit CEO. “I deeply care about people, and the safety of our communities. You’ll learn a skill that could save the life of someone in need or even a loved one. And in my class, you’ll have fun at the same time!”