What is the minimum recommended age for BLS/AED training certification?

The minimum recommended age for Basic Life Support (BLS) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training certification is set at 16 years old. This age is considered appropriate for individuals to understand the concepts and perform the necessary skills involved in CPR and the use of an AED effectively. At 16, individuals typically possess the cognitive maturity to grasp the importance of emergency response and are physically capable of carrying out the techniques taught during the training.

Younger individuals, while they may learn important information about CPR and AED use, might lack the physical strength or emotional maturity to perform these potentially life-saving actions confidently in a real emergency scenario. Therefore, setting the minimum age at 16 ensures that participants can not only learn but also apply the skills in a meaningful way.