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, October 21, 2023
Birmingham
Saturday, December 16, 2023

Alaska

Anchorage
Saturday, October 7, 2023
Anchorage
Saturday, December 2, 2023

Arizona

Phoenix
Saturday, October 14, 2023
Phoenix
Saturday, December 2, 2023

Arkansas

Little Rock
Saturday, December 9, 2023

Northern California

San Jose
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Stockton
Saturday, October 28, 2023
Sacramento
Saturday, November 4, 2023
San Francisco
Thursday, December 7, 2023

Southern California

Irvine
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Bakersfield
Saturday, October 7, 2023
Los Angeles
Saturday, October 28, 2023
Riverside
Saturday, November 4, 2023
San Diego
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Anaheim
Saturday, December 16, 2023

Colorado

Colorado Springs
Saturday, October 14, 2023
Denver
Saturday, November 4, 2023

Connecticut

Hartford
Saturday, December 16, 2023

Delaware

Dover
Saturday, November 4, 2023

Florida

Miami
Saturday, October 7, 2023
Jacksonville
Saturday, October 28, 2023
West Palm
Saturday, November 4, 2023
Orlando
Thursday, November 16, 2023

Georgia

Atlanta
Saturday, November 4, 2023
Atlanta
Saturday, December 16, 2023

Hawaii

Honolulu
Thursday, November 9, 2023

Idaho

Boise
Saturday, December 2, 2023

Illinois

Chicago
Saturday, October 7, 2023
Chicago
Thursday, December 7, 2023

Indiana

Indianapolis
Saturday, December 2, 2023

Iowa

Des Moines
Saturday, November 4, 2023

Kansas

Wichita
Saturday, December 2, 2023

Kentucky

Louisville
Saturday, December 2, 2023

Louisiana

New Orleans
Saturday, October 7, 2023
Baton Rouge
Saturday, December 9, 2023

Maine

Augusta
Saturday, October 14, 2023
Augusta
Saturday, December 16, 2023

Maryland / Washington DC

Washington DC
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Baltimore
Saturday, December 16, 2023

Massachusetts

Boston
Saturday, October 21, 2023
Boston
Saturday, December 2, 2023

Michigan

Detroit
Saturday, October 14, 2023
Grand Rapids
Saturday, November 18, 2023

Minnesota

Minneapolis
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Minneapolis
Saturday, December 16, 2023

Mississippi

Jackson
Saturday, October 7, 2023
Jackson
Saturday, December 2, 2023

Missouri

Kansas City
Saturday, October 7, 2023
St. Louis
Saturday, December 2, 2023

Montana

Missoula
Saturday, October 21, 2023

Nebraska

Omaha
Saturday, November 4, 2023

Nevada

Las Vegas
Saturday, October 28, 2023
Reno
Saturday, November 4, 2023

New Hampshire

Manchester
Saturday, September 30, 2023

New Jersey

Newark
Saturday, October 14, 2023

New Mexico

Albuquerque
Saturday, November 18, 2023

New York

Syracuse
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Buffalo
Saturday, October 28, 2023
New York
Saturday, November 4, 2023

North Carolina

Raleigh
Saturday, November 18, 2023
Charlotte
Saturday, December 2, 2023

North Dakota

Fargo
Saturday, December 16, 2023

Ohio

Columbus
Saturday, October 28, 2023
Cincinnati
Saturday, November 18, 2023

Oklahoma

Oklahoma City
Saturday, October 28, 2023

Oregon

Eugene
Saturday, November 4, 2023
Portland
Saturday, December 2, 2023

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia
Saturday, November 18, 2023
Pittsburgh
Saturday, December 2, 2023

Rhode Island

Providence
Saturday, October 21, 2023

South Carolina

Greenville
Saturday, October 7, 2023
Charleston
Saturday, October 7, 2023
Columbia
Saturday, November 18, 2023
Charleston
Saturday, December 16, 2023

South Dakota

Rapid City
Saturday, October 7, 2023
Rapid City
Saturday, December 9, 2023

Tennessee

Nashville
Saturday, September 30, 2023

Texas

El Paso
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Houston
Saturday, October 7, 2023
Austin
Saturday, November 4, 2023
Lubbock
Saturday, November 11, 2023
Dallas
Saturday, November 18, 2023
San Antonio
Saturday, December 2, 2023

Utah

Salt Lake City
Saturday, October 14, 2023
St. George
Saturday, December 9, 2023

Virginia

Roanoke
Saturday, October 28, 2023
Norfolk
Saturday, November 4, 2023

Washington

Seattle
Saturday, October 7, 2023
Seattle
Saturday, December 2, 2023

Wisconsin

Green Bay
Saturday, October 14, 2023
Milwaukee
Saturday, November 18, 2023

Wyoming

Vermont

Burlington
Saturday, December 2, 2023

West Virginia

Charleston
Saturday, October 7, 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.

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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