First Aid and CPR Instructor Courses
For over 40 years HSI has been providing nationally recognized emergency care training programs to workplace and community Instructors around the country.
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 $375.00 that includes 1 Emergency Care program. 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 which include EMS Safety Services, American Safety and Health Institute, and Medic First Aid. 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 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 2015 International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR), International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC), and Science With Treatment Recommendations.
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 as an Instructor with American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI)?
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’s emergency care brands ASHI and EMS Safety, 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 workbooks and certification cards cost?
Our training materials are the best value in the industry. Even better, we offer tiered rewards at certain purchase points t help you save where you spend the most. The more you teach, the less it costs for Workbooks and Cards. 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?
Yes. If you are looking for a program that does not require hands-on skills, HSI’s ASHI or EMS Safety 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.
Have a need to train 4 or more employees to become Instructors at the same location or for a corporation? We can come to you. Complete the form by clicking the button below for more information on setting up a Corporate Instructor Course.
Ready to join the thousands of Instructors teaching HSI’s award-winning CPR and First Aid training programs? Find a convenient course below.
CPR, AED & First Aid
Instructor Development Course
The CPR, AED & First Aid Instructor Development Course is comprised of an online cognitive training segment followed by an 8-hour, in-person, Instructor-led course in a city near you.
Once 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 BLS can be added on as well.
To find a course near you, check out the calendar below for upcoming dates.
Instructor Development Course
AVERT is an Active Shooter and Bleeding Control course that can be taught to any organization. It is a great add-on to becoming a CPR, AED and First Aid Instructor or can be taught on it's own.
The AVERT Instructor Development Course is comprised of an online cognitive training segment followed by an 8-hour, in-person, Instructor-led course in a city near you. For more information on the AVERT program click here.
To find a course near you, check out the calendar below for upcoming dates.
Instructor Course Schedule
Our CPR, AED and First Aid Instructor training courses are conveniently located regionally, across the nation, to better provide you with a course that meets your time and location needs. Once completing one of the CPR and First Aid Instructor courses listed below, you will receive your CPR and First Aid Instructor authorization and be able to teach CPR and First Aid student certification classes on your own. For further details regarding registration and requirements for our CPR, AED and First Aid Instructor training courses, please contact us at (800) 215-9555 or via email at instructortraining@hsi.com. We look forward to speaking with you soon. Read Cancellation Policy.
Select a state to find what courses are scheduled:
Alabama | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
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Alaska | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
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Arizona | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
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| Phoenix | More Info | October 24, 2021 | October 23, 2021 |
| Phoenix | More Info | December 18, 2021 | December 19, 2021 |
| Phoenix | More Info | January 29, 2022 | January 30, 2022 |
Arkansas | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
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Northern California | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
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| San Jose | More Info | October 29, 2021 | October 30, 2021 |
| Sacramento | More Info | November 19, 2021 | November 20, 2021 |
| San Francisco | More Info | December 11, 2021 | December 12, 2021 |
| Sacramento | More Info | January 22, 2022 | January 23, 2022 |
| Bakersfield | More Info | January 29, 2022 | January 30, 2022 |
| Anaheim | More Info | January 29, 2022 | January 30, 2022 |
Southern California | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
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| Los Angeles | More Info | October 21, 2021 | October 22, 2021 |
| Riverside | More Info | November 12, 2021 | November 13, 2021 |
| San Diego | More Info | December 4, 2021 | December 5, 2021 |
| Anaheim | More Info | December 18, 2021 | December 17, 2021 |
| San Bernardino | More Info | January 9, 2022 | January 10, 2022 |
| San Diego | More Info | January 15, 2022 | January 16, 2022 |
Colorado | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
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| Denver | More Info | November 4, 2021 | November 5, 2021 |
| Denver | More Info | January 29, 2022 | January 30, 2022 |
Connecticut | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
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Delaware | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
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Florida | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
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| Miami | More Info | October 23, 2021 | October 24, 2021 |
| Jacksonville | More Info | October 29, 2021 | October 30, 2021 |
| West Palm | More Info | November 5, 2021 | November 6, 2021 |
| Orlando | More Info | November 20, 2021 | November 19, 2021 |
| Tampa | More Info | January 15, 2022 | January 16, 2022 |
| Tallahassee | More Info | January 17, 2022 | January 18, 2022 |
| Jacksonville | More Info | January 22, 2022 | January 23, 2022 |
Georgia | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
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| Atlanta | More Info | November 6, 2021 | November 7, 2021 |
| Atlanta | More Info | December 18, 2021 | December 17, 2021 |
| Atlanta | More Info | January 29, 2022 | January 30, 2022 |
Hawaii | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
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| Honolulu | More Info | November 12, 2021 | November 13, 2021 |
Idaho | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
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| Boise | More Info | December 2, 2021 | December 3, 2021 |
Illinois | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
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| Chicago | More Info | December 10, 2021 | December 11, 2021 |
Indiana | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
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| Indianapolis | More Info | January 22, 2022 | January 23, 2022 |
Iowa | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
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Kansas | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
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Kentucky | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
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| Louisville | More Info | December 4, 2021 | December 5, 2021 |
Louisiana | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
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| Baton Rouge | More Info | December 3, 2021 | December 4, 2021 |
Maine | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
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Maryland / Washington DC | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
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| Baltimore | More Info | December 11, 2021 | December 12, 2021 |
Massachusetts | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
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| Boston | More Info | October 23, 2021 | October 24, 2021 |
Michigan | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
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| Grand Rapids | More Info | November 13, 2021 | November 12, 2021 |
Minnesota | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
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Mississippi | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
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Missouri | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
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| St. Louis | More Info | December 4, 2021 | December 5, 2021 |
Montana | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
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| Missoula | More Info | October 23, 2021 | October 22, 2021 |
Nebraska | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
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| Omaha | More Info | November 6, 2021 | November 7, 2021 |
| Omaha | More Info | January 29, 2022 | January 30, 2022 |
Nevada | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
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| Las Vegas | More Info | October 30, 2021 | October 29, 2021 |
| Reno | More Info | November 13, 2021 | November 12, 2021 |
| Las Vegas | More Info | January 22, 2022 | January 23, 2022 |
New Hampshire | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
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New Jersey | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
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| Newark | More Info | January 22, 2022 | January 23, 2022 |
New Mexico | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
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New York | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
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| Buffalo | More Info | October 28, 2021 | October 29, 2021 |
| New York | More Info | November 6, 2021 | November 7, 2021 |
North Carolina | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
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| Raleigh | More Info | November 13, 2021 | November 14, 2021 |
| Charlotte | More Info | December 3, 2021 | December 4, 2021 |
North Dakota | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
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Ohio | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
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| Columbus | More Info | October 28, 2021 | October 29, 2021 |
| Cincinnati | More Info | November 20, 2021 | November 21, 2021 |
| Cleveland | More Info | January 29, 2022 | January 30, 2022 |
Oklahoma | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
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| Oklahoma City | More Info | October 29, 2021 | October 30, 2021 |
Oregon | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
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| Eugene | More Info | November 4, 2021 | November 5, 2021 |
| Portland | More Info | December 4, 2021 | December 3, 2021 |
| Portland | More Info | January 7, 2022 | January 8, 2022 |
Pennsylvania | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
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| Philadelphia | More Info | November 20, 2021 | November 21, 2021 |
| Pittsburgh | More Info | December 4, 2021 | December 5, 2021 |
| Pittsburgh | More Info | January 29, 2022 | January 30, 2022 |
Puerto Rico | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
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| TBD | More Info | TBD | TBD |
Rhode Island | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
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South Carolina | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
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| Columbia | More Info | November 18, 2021 | November 19, 2021 |
| Charleston | More Info | December 18, 2021 | December 17, 2021 |
South Dakota | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
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Tennessee | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
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| Memphis | More Info | November 13, 2021 | November 14, 2021 |
Texas | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
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| Austin | More Info | November 6, 2021 | November 5, 2021 |
| Lubbock | More Info | November 19, 2021 | November 20, 2021 |
| Dallas | More Info | November 20, 2021 | November 20, 2021 |
| San Antonio | More Info | December 4, 2021 | December 3, 2021 |
| San Antonio | More Info | January 7, 2022 | January 8, 2022 |
| El Paso | More Info | January 15, 2022 | January 16, 2022 |
| Dallas | More Info | January 29, 2022 | January 30, 2022 |
Utah | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
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| Salt Lake City | More Info | November 18, 2021 | November 19, 2021 |
| St. George | More Info | December 11, 2021 | December 12, 2021 |
Vermont | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
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Virginia | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
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| Roanoke | More Info | October 29, 2021 | October 30, 2021 |
| Norfolk | More Info | November 6, 2021 | November 7, 2021 |
Washington | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
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| Seattle | More Info | December 3, 2021 | December 4, 2021 |
| Seattle | More Info | January 29, 2022 | January 30, 2022 |
West Virginia | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
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Wisconsin | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
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| Milwaukee | More Info | November 19, 2021 | November 20, 2021 |
Wyoming | CPR, AED, First Aid | AVERT |
Cancellation Policy
Instructor Course Refund/Cancellation Policy:
Instructor Course candidates may receive a full refund for cancellations made at least 10 business days prior to the Instructor Course.
A 50% refund will be issued for cancellations made less than 10 business days prior to the Instructor Course. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made 5 business days or less prior to the Instructor Course.
If the cancellation is made by the instructor candidate, any fees paid may be transferred to another Instructor Course. Once a transfer of fees is made, the offer for refund is canceled.
Instructor Course Rescheduling Policy
Instructor Course candidates may be eligible to reschedule their course if necessary. We understand emergencies arise and will do our best to accommodate rescheduling.
Rescheduling must be completed at least 48 hours prior to the Instructor Course. Please note, rescheduling an Instructor Course voids eligibility for a refund. Instructor candidates may reschedule up to three times. Instructor candidates may incur additional shipping fees in order to ship the course materials to the new location.
For extenuating circumstances, contact your Account Specialist.
If the course is rescheduled due to low enrollment, weather, or Instructor Trainer illness, the enrolled candidates will choose the new course date and location. Refunds will be issued when needed.
Corporate Instructor Course Rescheduling Policy
There are no refunds for corporate instructor training courses.
We understand that emergencies arise. Shall you need to reschedule your corporate instructor course, your account will incur a $250 rescheduling fee.