CPR, AED, AND FIRST AID TRAINING

First Aid and CPR Instructor Training

Become an authorized HSI CPR Instructor in as little as one day. The CPR, AED & First Aid Instructor Development Course (IDC) is comprised of an online cognitive training segment followed by an 8-hour, in-person, Instructor-led course in a city near you.

After you complete the CPR, AED & First Aid Instructor Development course, you will be able to certify individuals in CPR, AED and/or First Aid. Additional courses, such as Basic Life Support (BLS) can be added on as well.

Check out the calendar below to find a course near you. Click here to learn more about the CPR IDC. If you are already an Instructor through another organization click here to learn more about reciprocity.

Instructor Development Course Schedule Private IDC

CPR, AED and First Aid Instructor Development Course Schedule

Select a state below to see available courses.

Alabama

Mobile
Saturday, September 16, 2023

Alaska

Anchorage
Saturday, June 24, 2023

Arizona

Phoenix
Saturday, June 10, 2023
Phoenix
Saturday, August 5, 2023

Arkansas

Little Rock
Saturday, September 23, 2023

Northern California

Stockton
Thursday, June 15, 2023
San Jose
Saturday, July 15, 2023
Sacramento
Saturday, August 12, 2023
San Francisco
Saturday, September 9, 2023
San Jose
Saturday, September 30, 2023

Southern California

San Diego
Saturday, June 24, 2023
Riverside
Saturday, July 22, 2023
Los Angeles
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Anaheim
Saturday, August 26, 2023
San Bernardino
Saturday, September 16, 2023
San Diego
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Irvine
Saturday, September 30, 2023

Colorado

Denver
Saturday, June 10, 2023
Grand Junction
Saturday, August 19, 2023
Denver
Saturday, September 9, 2023

Connecticut

Hartford
Saturday, June 24, 2023
Hartford
Saturday, September 23, 2023

Delaware

Dover
Saturday, September 9, 2023

Florida

Tallahassee
Saturday, June 24, 2023
Orlando
Saturday, July 15, 2023
Jacksonville
Saturday, July 29, 2023
Miami
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Tampa
Saturday, September 16, 2023
Tallahassee
Saturday, September 23, 2023

Georgia

Atlanta
Saturday, July 29, 2023
Atlanta
Saturday, September 23, 2023

Hawaii

Honolulu
Saturday, August 5, 2023

Idaho

Boise
Saturday, June 10, 2023
Idaho Falls
Saturday, August 5, 2023
Boise
Saturday, September 16, 2023

Illinois

Chicago
Saturday, June 24, 2023
Chicago
Saturday, August 19, 2023

Indiana

Indianapolis
Saturday, June 24, 2023
Indianapolis
Saturday, September 23, 2023

Iowa

Des Moines
Saturday, June 24, 2023
Des Moines
Saturday, September 16, 2023

Kansas

Wichita
Saturday, June 10, 2023
Wichita
Saturday, September 9, 2023

Kentucky

Louisville
Saturday, June 24, 2023
Louisville
Saturday, August 26, 2023

Louisiana

New Orleans
Saturday, June 24, 2023
Baton Rouge
Saturday, August 26, 2023

Maine

Portland
Saturday, June 24, 2023
Portland
Saturday, August 19, 2023

Maryland / Washington DC

Washington DC
Saturday, June 10, 2023
Baltimore
Saturday, August 5, 2023
Washington DC
Saturday, September 30, 2023

Massachusetts

Boston
Saturday, August 12, 2023

Michigan

Detroit
Saturday, June 24, 2023
Grand Rapids
Saturday, July 22, 2023
Detroit
Saturday, August 26, 2023
Lansing
Saturday, September 23, 2023

Minnesota

Minneapolis
Saturday, August 5, 2023
Minneapolis
Saturday, September 30, 2023

Mississippi

Missouri

Kansas City
Saturday, July 29, 2023
Springfield
Saturday, August 26, 2023
St. Louis
Saturday, September 23, 2023

Montana

Billings
Saturday, June 24, 2023
Missoula
Saturday, July 29, 2023

Nebraska

Omaha
Saturday, June 24, 2023
Lincoln
Saturday, September 9, 2023

Nevada

Reno
Saturday, July 22, 2023
Las Vegas
Saturday, August 19, 2023

New Hampshire

Manchester
Saturday, September 30, 2023

New Jersey

Trenton
Saturday, August 5, 2023

New Mexico

Albuquerque
Saturday, September 23, 2023

New York

Bullalo
Saturday, June 24, 2023
Syracuse
Saturday, July 8, 2023
Brooklyn
Saturday, July 29, 2023
Syracuse
Saturday, September 30, 2023

North Carolina

Greensboro
Saturday, June 24, 2023
Raleigh
Saturday, July 22, 2023
Charlotte
Saturday, September 9, 2023

North Dakota

Bismarck
Saturday, July 22, 2023
Fargo
Saturday, September 23, 2023

Ohio

Cleveland
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Cincinnati
Saturday, July 29, 2023
Columbus
Saturday, August 19, 2023
Cleveland
Saturday, September 23, 2023

Oklahoma

Oklahoma City
Saturday, July 22, 2023

Oregon

Portland
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Eugene
Saturday, July 29, 2023
Bend
Saturday, August 26, 2023
Portland
Saturday, September 9, 2023

Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh
Saturday, June 10, 2023
Philadelphia
Saturday, July 15, 2023
Pittsburgh
Saturday, September 9, 2023
Philadelphia
Saturday, September 16, 2023

Rhode Island

Providence
Saturday, June 24, 2023

South Carolina

Charleston
Saturday, July 15, 2023

South Dakota

Rapid City
Saturday, July 8, 2023

Tennessee

Nashville
Saturday, July 29, 2023
Memphis
Saturday, August 5, 2023
Nashville
Saturday, September 30, 2023

Texas

Houston
Saturday, June 10, 2023
El Paso
Saturday, July 8, 2023
San Antonio
Saturday, July 15, 2023
Dallas
Saturday, July 22, 2023
Austin
Saturday, August 26, 2023
Dallas
Saturday, September 23, 2023
El Paso
Saturday, September 30, 2023

Utah

Salt Lake City
Saturday, August 19, 2023

Virginia

Virginia Beach
Saturday, June 10, 2023
Richmond
Saturday, July 8, 2023
Roanoke
Saturday, August 5, 2023
Richmond
Saturday, September 16, 2023

Washington

Spokane
Saturday, June 10, 2023
Seattle
Saturday, July 8, 2023
Seattle
Saturday, August 26, 2023
Spokane
Saturday, September 16, 2023

Wisconsin

Milwaukee
Saturday, June 24, 2023
Green Bay
Saturday, July 15, 2023
Milwaukee
Saturday, September 9, 2023

Wyoming

Cheyenne
Saturday, August 19, 2023

Vermont

Burlington
Saturday, September 23, 2023

West Virginia

Charleston
Saturday, June 10, 2023

Learn more about the CPR and First Aid Instructor Course

How much does it cost to become a CPR and First Aid Instructor?

Attend the CPR, AED and First Aid Instructor Development Course for as little as $415.00 that includes 1 Emergency Care program package. You can add on the AVERT program or additional Emergency Care programs for an additional fee. Emergency Care Program Packages include titles from HSI's family of Emergency Care training programs. Options available include BLS, Childcare, workplace and more.

What do I need to know before I attend a CPR and First Aid Instructor course?

You need to be currently certified in CPR, AED and First Aid.

Is the CPR Instructor course online or in person?

The CPR Instructor course is comprised of an online cognitive training segment followed by an 8-hour, in-person, Instructor-led course. There are courses around the country to choose from.

Is the Instructor course difficult to pass? I do not like public speaking.

The course covers a lot of information, but also gives you plenty of time to practice speaking in front of your small group. You will find that the time flies, and you will be astounded at the amount of information that is packed into the course.

The most important thing you can do to prepare for an Instructor course is to refresh your CPR and basic first aid skills.

Everyone is nervous initially. Instructors find that the more familiar they are with the course materials and content, the less nervous they are.

We provide LOTS of resources to help Instructors get comfortable teaching.

Is HSI part of or approved by the American Heart Association?

No, the American Heart Association does not approve training programs.

HSI is a nationally accredited organization of the Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE). CAPCE is the national accrediting body for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) continuing education courses and course providers. CAPCE accreditation requires an evidence-based peer-review process for continuing education programs comparable to all healthcare accreditors.

HSI's CPR, AED and First Aid training programs are current, evidence-based and conform to the 2020 International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR), International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC), and Science With Treatment Recommendations

Already a CPR and First Aid Instructor through another organization?

If you are a current CPR Instructor through another nationally-recognized organization, you qualify to apply by reciprocity (grandfather). There is no need to attend the Instructor course.

How much does it cost to grandfather (reciprocity) into HSI?

A CPR/AED/First Aid Program Package range just between $140 – $225 depending on the program you wish to teach. No hidden costs, no extra fees. We believe in being transparent, and earning your business based on exceptional quality training programs and Instructor support.

How long does it take to learn how to teach with HSI’s training programs?

Our Instructors are busy people, so we make it easy to get started. Between a short series of reciprocity videos, an Instructor Manual that guides you step-by-step, and a Success Team to answer your questions, you will be teaching your first course in no time.

How are HSI’s emergency care training programs different from others?

HSI, along with other national training organizations, all follow ILCOR (International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation) guidelines for CPR and First Aid. We all essentially teach the same information, we just package it differently.

HSI views CPR and First Aid Instructors differently from other training organizations. We know you have choices. We are here to serve you, to help you become exceptional Instructors, and to eliminate unnecessary administrative requirements.

How much do your student materials and certification cards cost?

Our training materials are the best value in the industry. Even better, we offer tiered rewards at certain purchase points to help you save where you spend the most. The more you teach, the less it costs for certification materials. As well, we offer various flexible formats for student materials and certification cards from blended training to digital certification cards.

Do you require hands-on skill practice with your CPR and first aid courses to achieve certification?

Yes. If you are looking for a program that does not require hands-on skills for certification, HSI’s courses are not the programs for you. Every student certification is the result of CPR and first aid course hands-on skill practice.

How do I grandfather into HSI?

There are just 3 simple steps to become an HSI Instructor. You just need to complete the application for authorization, watch our reciprocity video series and purchase your training materials.

Private Instructor Development Course

Do you need to train four or more people as CPR and First Aid Instructors? We can bring our award-winning emergency care training to you. Click on the button below to receive more information about setting up a Private Instructor Develop Course.

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