First Aid and CPR Instructor Courses
For over 40 years HSI has been providing OSHA-compliant 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 a CPR and First Aid Instructor course for $375.00.
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 course is in person. There are courses around the country to choose from.
Is the Instructor course difficult to pass? I do not like public speaking.
The 16-hour 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 2 days.
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 16-hour 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.
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@emssafety.com. We look forward to speaking with you soon. Read Cancellation Policy.
Select a state to find what courses are scheduled:
Alabama | ||
| Montgomery | June 29/30, 2019 | More Info |
| Mobile | August 10/11, 2019 | More Info |
| Birmingham | September 7/8, 2019 | More Info |
| Mobile | October 12/13, 2019 | More Info |
Alaska | ||
| Fairbanks | July 6/7, 2019 | More Info |
| Anchorage | September 26/27 , 2019 | WEEKDAY COURSE | More Info |
Arizona | ||
| Tucson | June 22/23, 2019 | More Info |
| Phoenix | July 25/26, 2019 | WEEKDAY COURSE | More Info |
| Flagstaff | August 24/25, 2019 | More Info |
| Phoenix | September 21/22, 2019 | More Info |
| Tucson | October 26/27, 2019 | More Info |
Arkansas | ||
| Little Rock | July 6/7, 2019 | More Info |
| Fayetteville | September 21/22, 2019 | More Info |
Northern California | ||
| Santa Rosa | May 18/19, 2019 | More Info |
| Redding | June 1/2, 2019 | More Info |
| Sacramento | June 6/7, 2019 | WEEKDAY COURSE | More Info |
| Fresno/Madera | June 22/23, 2019 | More Info |
| San Jose | June 29/30, 2019 | More Info |
| Santa Rosa | July 6/7, 2019 | More Info |
| Chico | July 20/21, 2019 | More Info |
| Monterey/Salinas | July 27/28, 2019 | More Info |
| Sacramento | August 10/11, 2019 | More Info |
| San Francisco | August 17/18, 2019 | More Info |
| Oakland | September 5/6 , 2019 | WEEKDAY COURSE | More Info |
| Ukiah | September 14/15, 2019 | More Info |
| Fresno/Madera | September 21/22, 2019 | More Info |
| Sacramento | September 28/29, 2019 | More Info |
| Modesto | October 5/6, 2019 | More Info |
| Redding | October 12/13, 2019 | More Info |
| Monterey/Salinas | October 12/13, 2019 | More Info |
| San Jose | October 19/20, 2019 | More Info |
| Sacramento | October 24/25 , 2019 | WEEKDAY COURSE | More Info |
Southern California | ||
| Carlsbad | May 18/19, 2019 | More Info |
| Los Angeles | June 1/2, 2019 | More Info |
| Palm Springs | June 8/9, 2019 | More Info |
| San Diego | June 13/14, 2019 | WEEKDAY COURSE | More Info |
| San Bernadino | June 29/30, 2019 | More Info |
| Anaheim | July 6/7, 2019 | More Info |
| Santa Barbara | July 13/14, 2019 | More Info |
| San Diego | July 27/28, 2019 | More Info |
| Los Angeles | August 10/11, 2019 | More Info |
| Bakersfield | August 17/18, 2019 | More Info |
| Temecula | August 17/18, 2019 | More Info |
| San Bernadino | September 7/8, 2019 | More Info |
| San Diego | September 14/15, 2019 | More Info |
| Long Beach | September 14/15, 2019 | More Info |
| Palm Springs | September 21/22, 2019 | More Info |
| Santa Barbara | September 28/29, 2019 | More Info |
| Carlsbad | October 5/6, 2019 | More Info |
| Irvine | October 19/20, 2019 | More Info |
| Lancaster | October 26/27, 2019 | More Info |
Colorado | ||
| Colorado Springs | June 1/2, 2019 | More Info |
| Grand Junction | July 27/28, 2019 | More Info |
| Denver | September 7/8, 2019 | More Info |
Connecticut | ||
| Bridgeport | June 22/23, 2019 | More Info |
| Hartford | August 24/25, 2019 | More Info |
Delaware | ||
| Wilmington | June 15/16, 2019 | More Info |
| Dover | August 10/11, 2019 | More Info |
| Wilmington | October 5/6, 2019 | More Info |
Florida | ||
| Tampa | May 18/19, 2019 | More Info |
| Tallahassee | June 15/16, 2019 | More Info |
| West Palm Beach | June 1/2, 2019 | More Info |
| Orlando | July 20/21, 2019 | More Info |
| Miami | August 3/4, 2019 | More Info |
| Jacksonville | August 17/18, 2019 | More Info |
| Orlando | September 5/6, 2019 | WEEKDAY COURSE | More Info |
| Tampa | September 21/22, 2019 | More Info |
| Tallahassee | September 28/29, 2019 | More Info |
| Miami | October 12/13, 2019 | More Info |
Georgia | ||
| Atlanta | June 15/16, 2019 | More Info |
| Savannah | July 13/14, 2019 | More Info |
| Atlanta | August 10/11, 2019 | More Info |
| Atlanta | October 19/20, 2019 | More Info |
Hawaii | ||
| Honolulu | June 15/16, 2019 | More Info |
| Maui | August 24/25, 2019 | More Info |
Idaho | ||
| Boise | June 8/9, 2019 | More Info |
| Twin Falls | August 10/11, 2019 | More Info |
| Boise | October 12/13, 2019 | More Info |
Illinois | ||
| Springfield | May 18/19, 2019 | More Info |
| Rockford | July 6/7, 2019 | More Info |
| Chicago | July 25/26 , 2019 | WEEKDAY COURSE | More Info |
| Peoria | August 3/4, 2019 | More Info |
| Chicago | September 28/29, 2019 | More Info |
| Springfield | October 12/13, 2019 | More Info |
Indiana | ||
| Indianapolis | May 18/19, 2019 | More Info |
| Indianapolis | July 13/14, 2019 | More Info |
| Lafayette | July 13/14, 2019 | More Info |
| Evansville | July 27/28, 2019 | More Info |
| Fort Wayne | August 24/25, 2019 | More Info |
| Evansville | October 5/6, 2019 | More Info |
Iowa | ||
| Waterloo | June 1/2, 2019 | More Info |
| Des Moines | August 17/18, 2019 | More Info |
| Cedar Rapids | October 19/20, 2019 | More Info |
Kansas | ||
| Topeka | July 13/14, 2019 | More Info |
| Wichita | September 14/15, 2019 | More Info |
Kentucky | ||
| Lexington | June 1/2, 2019 | More Info |
| Louisville | August 17/18, 2019 | More Info |
Louisiana | ||
| New Orleans | May 18/19, 2019 | More Info |
| Shreveport | July 20/21, 2019 | More Info |
| Baton Rouge | September 7/8, 2019 | More Info |
Maine | ||
| Portland | June 29/30, 2019 | More Info |
| Augusta | September 7/8, 2019 | More Info |
Maryland / Washington DC | ||
| Baltimore | June 8/9, 2019 | More Info |
| Washington DC | August 10/11, 2019 | More Info |
| Baltimore | October 26/27, 2019 | More Info |
Massachusetts | ||
| Springfield | July 6/7, 2019 | More Info |
| Boston | September 7/8, 2019 | More Info |
Michigan | ||
| Lansing | June 15/16, 2019 | More Info |
| Grand Rapids | July 20/21, 2019 | More Info |
| Detroit | August 10/11, 2019 | More Info |
| Grand Rapids | October 19/20, 2019 | More Info |
Minnesota | ||
| Deluth | June 15/16, 2019 | More Info |
| Minneapolis | July 11/12, 2019 | WEEKDAY COURSE | More Info |
| Rochester | August 3/4, 2019 | More Info |
Mississippi | ||
| Jackson | August 3/4, 2019 | More Info |
| Jackson | October 5/6, 2019 | More Info |
Missouri | ||
| Columbia | June 22/23, 2019 | More Info |
| St. Louis | July 20/21, 2019 | More Info |
| Kansas City | September 7/8, 2019 | More Info |
Montana | ||
| Billings | June 29/30, 2019 | More Info |
| Missoula | August 10/11, 2019 | More Info |
| Bozeman | October 5/6, 2019 | More Info |
Nebraska | ||
| Omaha | May 25/26, 2019 | More Info |
| Lincoln | July 20/21, 2019 | More Info |
Nevada | ||
| Las Vegas | May 16/17, 2019 | More Info |
| Reno | June 22/23, 2019 | More Info |
| Las Vegas | July 13/14, 2019 | More Info |
| Las Vegas | August 24/25, 2019 | More Info |
| Reno | September 19/20 , 2019 | WEEKDAY COURSE | More Info |
| Reno | October 5/6, 2019 | More Info |
New Hampshire | ||
| Manchester | June 1/2, 2019 | More Info |
| Manchester | August 3/4, 2019 | More Info |
| Manchester | October 19/20, 2019 | More Info |
New Jersey | ||
| Atlantic City | July 13/14, 2019 | More Info |
| Newark | September 14/15, 2019 | More Info |
New Mexico | ||
| Santa Fe | July 6/7, 2019 | More Info |
| Albuquerque | September 14/15, 2019 | More Info |
| Santa Fe | October 17/18 , 2019 | WEEKDAY COURSE | More Info |
New York | ||
| Buffalo | June 22/23, 2019 | More Info |
| New York City | July 18/19, 2019 | WEEKDAY COURSE | More Info |
| Syracuse | August 24/25, 2019 | More Info |
| New York City | October 12/13, 2019 | More Info |
North Carolina | ||
| Charlotte | June 29/30, 2019 | More Info |
| Raleigh | July 27/28, 2019 | More Info |
| Fayetteville | August 24/25, 2019 | More Info |
| Raleigh | September 12/13 , 2019 | WEEKDAY COURSE | More Info |
| Greensboro | October 5/6, 2019 | More Info |
North Dakota | ||
| Grand Forks | May 18/19, 2019 | More Info |
| Bismarck | July 13/14, 2019 | More Info |
| Fargo | September 14/15, 2019 | More Info |
Ohio | ||
| Toledo | May 18/19, 2019 | More Info |
| Columbus | June 1/2, 2019 | More Info |
| Cleveland | June 22/23, 2019 | More Info |
| Columbus | June 27/28 , 2019 | WEEKDAY COURSE | More Info |
| Dayton | July 27/28, 2019 | More Info |
| Toledo | August 17/18, 2019 | More Info |
| Columbus | September 14/15, 2019 | More Info |
| Cleveland | October 12/13, 2019 | More Info |
Oklahoma | ||
| Tulsa | June 1/2, 2019 | More Info |
| Oklahoma City | July 27/28, 2019 | More Info |
| Tulsa | September 21/22, 2019 | More Info |
Oregon | ||
| Portland | June 8/9, 2019 | More Info |
| Salem | August 3/4, 2019 | More Info |
| Portland | September 5/6 , 2019 | WEEKDAY COURSE | More Info |
Pennsylvania | ||
| Pittsburgh | June 8/9, 2019 | More Info |
| Allentown | June 22/23, 2019 | More Info |
| Philadelphia | August 15/16 , 2019 | WEEKDAY COURSE | More Info |
| Erie | August 24/25, 2019 | More Info |
| Pittsburgh | September 14/15, 2019 | More Info |
| Philadelphia | September 28/29, 2019 | More Info |
| Harrisburg | October 26/27, 2019 | More Info |
Puerto Rico | ||
Rhode Island | ||
| Providence | June 15/16, 2019 | More Info |
| Providence | October 5/6, 2019 | More Info |
South Carolina | ||
| Columbia | June 1/2, 2019 | More Info |
| Charleston | July 6/7, 2019 | More Info |
| Columbia | September 14/15, 2019 | More Info |
South Dakota | ||
| Rapid City | July 27/28, 2019 | More Info |
| Sioux Falls | September 28/29, 2019 | More Info |
Tennessee | ||
| Nashville | June 22/23, 2019 | More Info |
| Chattanooga | August 3/4, 2019 | More Info |
| Memphis | October 26/27, 2019 | More Info |
Texas | ||
| San Antonio | June 15/16, 2019 | More Info |
| Dallas | June 29/30, 2019 | More Info |
| Houston | July 6/7, 2019 | More Info |
| Austin | July 18/19, 2019 | WEEKDAY COURSE | More Info |
| San Antonio | August 3/4, 2019 | More Info |
| Dallas | August 17/18, 2019 | More Info |
| El Paso | August 24/25, 2019 | More Info |
| Houston | September 7/8, 2019 | More Info |
| Amarillo | September 21/22, 2019 | More Info |
| Austin | October 5/6, 2019 | More Info |
| Dallas | October 19/20, 2019 | More Info |
Utah | ||
| Salt Lake City | June 8/9, 2019 | More Info |
| St. George | July 20/21, 2019 | More Info |
| Salt Lake City | August 24/25, 2019 | More Info |
| Provo | September 28/29, 2019 | More Info |
Vermont | ||
| Montpelier | July 13/14, 2019 | More Info |
| Chester | September 21/22, 2019 | More Info |
Virginia | ||
| Virginia Beach | June 22/23, 2019 | More Info |
| Roanoke | July 20/21, 2019 | More Info |
| Charlottesville | August 17/18, 2019 | More Info |
| Richmond | October 19/20, 2019 | More Info |
Washington | ||
| Seattle | July 11/12, 2019 | WEEKDAY COURSE | More Info |
| Spokane | August 3/4, 2019 | More Info |
| Tacoma | September 7/8, 2019 | More Info |
| Seattle | October 26/27, 2019 | More Info |
West Virginia | ||
| Charleston | July 20/21, 2019 | More Info |
| Huntington | September 21/22, 2019 | More Info |
Wisconsin | ||
| Green Bay | July 13/14, 2019 | More Info |
| Milwaukee | August 17/18, 2019 | More Info |
| Madison | October 12/13, 2019 | More Info |
Wyoming | ||
| Rock Springs | June 8/9, 2019 | More Info |
| Cheyenne | August 10/11, 2019 | More Info |
| Casper | October 26/27, 2019 | More Info |
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.