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

Select a state to see available CPR and First Aid IDC dates

CPR, AED and First Aid Instructor Development Course Schedule

Select a state below to see available courses.

Alabama

Birmingham
Saturday, December 16, 2023
Birmingham
Saturday, February 10, 2024
Mobile
Saturday, March 16, 2024

Alaska

Anchorage
Saturday, March 2, 2024

Arizona

Phoenix
Saturday, January 20, 2024
Phoenix
Saturday, March 2, 2024

Arkansas

Little Rock
Saturday, February 3, 2024

California

Anaheim
Saturday, December 16, 2023
Los Angeles
Saturday, January 6, 2024
San Bernardino
Saturday, January 13, 2024
Anaheim
Saturday, January 20, 2024
Sacramento
Saturday, January 27, 2024
Bakersfield
Saturday, January 27, 2024
San Jose
Saturday, February 24, 2024
Riverside
Saturday, March 2, 2024
Stockton
Saturday, March 9, 2024
San Diego
Saturday, March 9, 2024
Los Angeles
Saturday, March 16, 2024
San Francisco
Saturday, March 23, 2024
Anaheim
Saturday, March 23, 2024

Colorado

Denver
Saturday, January 20, 2024
Colorado Springs
Saturday, February 10, 2024
Denver
Saturday, March 16, 2024

Connecticut

Hartford
Saturday, December 16, 2023
Hartford
Saturday, January 20, 2024
Hartford
Saturday, March 9, 2024

Delaware

Dover
Saturday, February 3, 2024

Florida

Tampa
Saturday, January 13, 2024
Orlando
Saturday, January 20, 2024
Tallahassee
Saturday, January 20, 2024
Jacksonville
Saturday, January 27, 2024
Miami
Saturday, February 10, 2024
Orlando
Saturday, March 16, 2024

Georgia

Atlanta
Saturday, December 16, 2023
Atlanta
Saturday, January 13, 2024
Atlanta
Saturday, March 16, 2024

Hawaii

Honolulu
Saturday, February 3, 2024

Idaho

Idaho Falls
Saturday, January 13, 2024
Boise
Saturday, March 2, 2024

Illinois

Chicago
Saturday, February 17, 2024

Indiana

Indianapolis
Saturday, January 20, 2024
Indianapolis
Saturday, March 23, 2024

Iowa

Des Moines
Saturday, February 3, 2024
Des Moines
Saturday, March 23, 2024

Kansas

Wichita
Saturday, January 13, 2024
Wichita
Saturday, March 16, 2024

Kentucky

Louisville
Saturday, March 2, 2024

Louisiana

New Orleans
Saturday, February 3, 2024

Maine

Augusta
Saturday, December 16, 2023
Augusta
Saturday, February 24, 2024

Maryland / Washington DC

Baltimore
Saturday, December 16, 2023
Washington DC
Saturday, February 10, 2024

Massachusetts

Boston
Saturday, February 24, 2024

Michigan

Mt. Pleasant
Saturday, January 20, 2024
Detroit
Saturday, February 17, 2024
Grand Rapids
Saturday, March 9, 2024

Minnesota

Minneapolis
Saturday, December 16, 2023
Minneapolis
Saturday, February 17, 2024

Mississippi

Jackson
Saturday, January 27, 2024
Jackson
Saturday, March 23, 2024

Missouri

Kansas City
Saturday, February 10, 2024
St. Louis
Saturday, March 16, 2024

Montana

Missoula
Saturday, January 6, 2024
Billings
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Missoula
Saturday, March 23, 2024

Nebraska

Omaha
Saturday, January 27, 2024

Nevada

Las Vegas
Saturday, January 20, 2024
Las Vegas
Saturday, March 2, 2024
Reno
Saturday, March 23, 2024

New Hampshire

Nashua
Saturday, January 20, 2024
Manchester
Saturday, February 24, 2024

New Jersey

Newark
Saturday, January 20, 2024
Newark
Saturday, March 16, 2024

New Mexico

Albuquerque
Saturday, February 24, 2024

New York

Brooklyn
Saturday, February 10, 2024
Buffalo
Saturday, February 24, 2024

North Carolina

Raleigh
Saturday, February 10, 2024
Charlotte
Saturday, March 9, 2024

North Dakota

Fargo
Saturday, December 16, 2023
Bismarck
Saturday, January 20, 2024
Fargo
Saturday, March 23, 2024

Northern California

Ohio

Cleveland
Saturday, January 27, 2024
Cincinnati
Saturday, February 10, 2024
Columbus
Saturday, March 23, 2024

Oklahoma

Oklahoma City
Saturday, February 3, 2024
Oklahoma City
Saturday, March 23, 2024

Oregon

Portland
Saturday, January 6, 2024
Eugene
Saturday, February 24, 2024
Portland
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Bend
Saturday, March 23, 2024

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia
Saturday, January 13, 2024
Pittsburgh
Saturday, January 27, 2024
Philadelphia
Saturday, March 16, 2024

Rhode Island

Providence
Saturday, February 24, 2024

South Carolina

Charleston
Saturday, December 16, 2023
Greenville
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Charleston
Saturday, March 16, 2024

South Dakota

Rapid City
Saturday, January 20, 2024

Southern California

Tennessee

Memphis
Saturday, January 13, 2024
Nashville
Saturday, January 20, 2024
Nashville
Saturday, February 24, 2024
Memphis
Saturday, March 23, 2024

Texas

San Antonio
Saturday, January 6, 2024
Dallas
Saturday, January 27, 2024
Houston
Saturday, February 3, 2024
Lubbock
Saturday, February 10, 2024
Austin
Thursday, February 15, 2024
El Paso
Saturday, March 2, 2024
Dallas
Saturday, March 16, 2024

Utah

Salt Lake City
Saturday, February 10, 2024

Vermont

Burlington
Saturday, January 27, 2024

Virginia

Norfolk
Saturday, January 6, 2024
Virginia Beach
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Roanoke
Saturday, March 23, 2024

Washington

Seattle
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Spokane
Saturday, February 24, 2024
Seattle
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Pasco
Saturday, March 23, 2024

West Virginia

Huntington
Saturday, January 6, 2024
Charleston
Saturday, February 24, 2024

Wisconsin

Green Bay
Saturday, January 20, 2024
Green Bay
Saturday, March 2, 2024
Milwaukee
Saturday, March 16, 2024

Wyoming

Cheyenne
Saturday, January 20, 2024

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.

Learn More About Reciprocity

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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