FAMILY & COMMUNITY SAFETY

Grandparents: Getting Started®

This unique class helps grandparents, aunts, uncles and other adults feel confident while caring for little ones. Learn child CPR, choking response, and home safety in a stress-free setting.

Lifesaving Skills for Relatives in St. Augustine, FL

Safety Essentials for Grandparents

At Ancient City Education and Training, we recognize that grandparents and adult caregivers play a vital role in caring for young children. Our Grandparents: Getting Started course is uniquely designed for grandparents, aunts, uncles and adult caregivers who want to feel confident and prepared to respond to emergencies involving infants, toddlers, or young children.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Course Highlights

Led by medical professionals with real-world experience, this course delivers hands-on training in CPR, first aid, choking response, and home safety—specifically tailored for grandparents who want to be ready for anything.

WHO WE TEACH

Who Should Take This Course?

No prior medical training is needed—this class is friendly, informative, and accessible for all fitness levels. This Grandparents: Getting Started® course is ideal for:

GRANDPARENTS: GETTING STARTED®

Course Details

Note: This course is not an official BLS certification. For full certification, we recommend our BLS or CPR/AED classes.

Certification Issued:

Grandparents: Getting Started Participation Certificate

Why Choose Us?

We combine clinical expertise with a supportive, hands-on environment to ensure you leave every class confident, certified, and fully prepared.

Led by Active Medical Pros

Led by healthcare professionals who understand real-life emergencies.

Accessible Learning

Easy-to-follow instruction tailored to mature adults.

Easy to Find and Park

Convenient location in historic St. Augustine with free parking.

Build Life-Saving Confidence

Focused on confidence, not pressure.

Supportive Environment

A warm, welcoming learning environment.

QUICK ANSWERS

Grandparents: Getting Started® FAQs

Designed specifically for modern adult caregivers, this class delivers gentle, hands-on instruction in infant and child CPR, choking response techniques, basic first aid for falls, burns, cuts, and allergic reactions, safe sleep guidelines, childproofing tips, and emergency contact planning.

This course is ideal for grandparents, aunts, uncles, retired caregivers, or any adults involved in watching young children. No prior medical experience is required, and the stress-free instruction is accessible and comfortable for all fitness levels.

The session lasts 2 to 3 hours and costs $40 at our training location in St. Augustine, Florida. Class size is limited to 8 participants to maintain a warm, supportive, and low-pressure setting where everyone can receive individualized attention.

No, this course awards a Grandparents: Getting Started Participation Certificate and is non-certifying. If you require formal credentialing for employment or licensing, we recommend enrolling in our official BLS or Heartsaver CPR/AED programs.