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LyfeSafety CPR & Emergency Training

Emergency Training Courses

Nationally recognized programs for individuals, healthcare professionals, and organizations.

HSI Certified

HSI Certification Courses

Health & Safety Institute (HSI) programs are nationally recognized and accepted by employers, schools, and healthcare organizations across the country.

CPR/AED
HSI

CPR/AED

Adult, Child & Infant

Approx. 3 hoursRenews every 2 yearsGeneral public, workplaces, schools

Master hands-on CPR and AED skills for adult, child, and infant emergencies. This foundational course meets workplace and community certification requirements.

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CPR/AED — Level 2
HSI

CPR/AED — Level 2

Advanced Skills for Professional Rescuers

Approx. 4 hoursRenews every 2 yearsSecurity personnel, fitness professionals, lifeguards, workplace safety teams

An advanced CPR/AED course for designated responders and professional rescuers who need a higher level of competency beyond the standard lay-responder curriculum.

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First Aid
HSI

First Aid

Foundational Emergency Response

Approx. 3 hoursRenews every 2 yearsGeneral public, workplaces, schools

Build confidence to respond to common injuries and medical emergencies — from cuts and burns to fractures and sudden illness — until professional help arrives.

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First Aid — Level 2
HSI

First Aid — Level 2

Advanced Assessment & Treatment Skills

Approx. 6–8 hoursRenews every 2 yearsSafety officers, industrial workers, designated workplace responders

Expanded assessment and treatment skills for complex emergencies. Bridges the gap between basic first aid and EMS-level care — ideal for designated workplace responders and safety professionals.

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CPR/AED & First Aid
HSI

CPR/AED & First Aid

Combined Certification

Approx. 5–6 hoursRenews every 2 yearsGeneral public, workplaces, schools

The most popular combined certification — covers both CPR/AED and First Aid in a single session. Ideal for OSHA compliance and workplace safety requirements.

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Pediatric CPR/AED & First Aid
HSI

Pediatric CPR/AED & First Aid

Infant & Child Focus

Approx. 4 hoursRenews every 2 yearsParents, childcare providers, teachers, babysitters

Specialized training focused on infant and child emergencies. Covers pediatric CPR, AED use, choking response, and child-specific first aid skills.

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Emergency Oxygen
HSI

Emergency Oxygen

Supplemental Oxygen Administration

Approx. 2–3 hoursRenews every 2 yearsLifeguards, fitness professionals, workplace safety teams

Learn to safely administer supplemental oxygen in emergency situations. Covers equipment operation, patient assessment, and oxygen delivery techniques.

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Basic Life Support (BLS)
HSI

Basic Life Support (BLS)

For Healthcare Providers

Approx. 4–5 hoursRenews every 2 yearsNurses, EMTs, physicians, allied health professionals

The gold standard in life support training for healthcare providers. Covers team-based resuscitation, BVM ventilation, and advanced airway management for clinical and pre-hospital settings.

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BCEP Program

BCEP Emergency Preparedness Programs

Board of Certified Emergency Providers (BCEP) programs deliver practical, evidence-informed emergency response skills for workplaces, communities, and families. Select programs earn BCSP recertification points.

BleedShield™
BCEP

BleedShield™

Critical Bleeding Control

Approx. 3 hoursRenews every 2 yearsGeneral public, workplaces, safety professionals

Life-saving hemorrhage control techniques for anyone who may encounter a traumatic bleeding emergency. Covers tourniquet application, wound packing, and pressure dressings.

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HeartSaver™
BCEP0.4 BCSP Points

HeartSaver™

CPR/AED Certification

Approx. 4 hoursRenews every 2 yearsSafety professionals, BCSP credential holders, workplaces

BCEP's CPR/AED certification program designed for safety professionals. Earns 0.4 BCSP recertification points — recognized under the Board of Certified Safety Professionals self-reporting framework.

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Opioid Overdose Response
BCEP

Opioid Overdose Response

Naloxone Administration & Rescue Breathing

Approx. 2–3 hoursRenews every 2 yearsGeneral public, workplaces, community organizations, schools

Recognize and respond to opioid overdose emergencies. Covers the signs of overdose, naloxone (Narcan) administration, rescue breathing, and calling for help — skills that can save a life in minutes.

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READY™ Active Threat Awareness
BCEP0.4 BCSP Points

READY™ Active Threat Awareness

Active Threat Awareness & Response

Approx. 4 hoursRenews every 2 yearsBusinesses, schools, houses of worship, community organizations

Practical awareness, avoidance, and response strategies for active threat situations in workplaces and public spaces. Earns 0.4 BCSP recertification points.

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Workplace Emergency Preparedness
BCEP

Workplace Emergency Preparedness

Emergency Action Planning for Organizations

Approx. 4 hoursRenews every 2 yearsEmployers, safety managers, HR professionals, team leads

Comprehensive emergency action planning, team coordination, and preparedness protocols for organizations of all sizes. Helps businesses meet OSHA emergency action plan requirements.

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Bloodborne Pathogens
BCEP

Bloodborne Pathogens

Exposure Control & Infection Prevention

Approx. 2 hoursAnnual (OSHA requirement)Healthcare workers, first responders, janitorial staff, any workplace with exposure risk

Learn to recognize exposure hazards, use appropriate PPE, and safely respond to incidents involving blood and other potentially infectious materials. Meets OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) training requirements.

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Disaster Preparedness
BCEP

Disaster Preparedness

Community & Family Emergency Readiness

Approx. 3 hoursNo expiration — refresher recommended every 2 yearsFamilies, community organizations, schools, houses of worship

Prepare with confidence. Learn how to create an emergency plan, build a disaster supply kit, communicate during emergencies, and protect yourself and your family before, during, and after a disaster.

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KidResponse™
BCEP

KidResponse™

Family & Caregiver Emergency Preparedness

Approx. 3–4 hoursRenews every 2 yearsParents, grandparents, babysitters, teachers, childcare providers

Preparing families before emergencies happen. KidResponse™ covers infant and child CPR, choking response, first aid, home safety, and family preparedness — building confidence in every caregiver.

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HSI Certified

Basic Life Support (BLS)

For Healthcare Providers & Professional Rescuers

The gold standard in life support training for healthcare professionals.

BLS Basic Life Support healthcare provider training

Duration

Approx. 4–5 hours

Certification Valid

2 years

Certifying Body

Health & Safety Institute (HSI)

Who Needs BLS Certification

Nurses & Nursing Students
EMTs & Paramedics
Physicians & Medical Students
Dental & Allied Health Professionals
Hospital & Clinical Staff
Firefighters & First Responders

BLS (Basic Life Support) is the highest level of CPR certification — designed specifically for healthcare providers, EMS personnel, nurses, medical students, and professional rescuers who need to respond to cardiac and respiratory emergencies in clinical and pre-hospital settings.

BLS goes beyond standard CPR training to cover team-based resuscitation, advanced airway management, and the use of bag-valve-mask (BVM) devices — skills required in healthcare environments.

Certification meets requirements for hospital credentialing, nursing programs, EMT training, and most healthcare employer compliance standards.

Healthcare-Level Certification

Meets hospital credentialing and employer compliance requirements

Team Resuscitation Focus

Covers coordinated multi-rescuer response — not just solo CPR

Advanced Airway Skills

Includes BVM technique and airway management beyond basic CPR

What You'll Learn

  • High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
  • Team-based resuscitation with role assignments
  • Bag-valve-mask (BVM) ventilation
  • AED operation in clinical settings
  • Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction
  • Recognition of cardiac arrest rhythms
  • Two-rescuer CPR techniques
  • Post-cardiac arrest care fundamentals

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ACS Certified

Stop the Bleed

ACS Bleeding Control Course

Anyone can save a life. You just need to know how.

Stop the Bleed bleeding control training

Duration

Approx. 2 hours

Who It's For

General public, schools, workplaces

Certification

No expiration — refresher recommended every 2 years

Certifying Body

American College of Surgeons (ACS) — the national Stop the Bleed program

Stop the Bleed is the official bleeding control program of the American College of Surgeons.

Uncontrolled bleeding is the number one cause of preventable death from trauma.

The ACS Stop the Bleed program has trained over 5 million people worldwide.

1

Apply Direct Pressure

Press firmly on the wound

2

Pack the Wound

Fill the wound with gauze and apply pressure

3

Apply a Tourniquet

Stop limb bleeding above the wound site

What You'll Learn

  • Apply direct pressure
  • Pack a wound
  • Apply a tourniquet
  • Recognize life-threatening bleeding
  • Use improvised materials
  • Stay calm and act decisively

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HSI Program

AVIRT

Active Violence Immediate Response Training

When violence occurs, seconds count.

AVIRT active violence immediate response training

Who Needs AVIRT

Corporations & Businesses
Schools & Universities

TAC+PAC Kits Available

AVIRT is paired with TAC+PAC bleeding control kits.

AVIRT prepares organizations to respond to active shooter situations.

Active shooter incidents are unpredictable.

Developed by professionals in law enforcement and emergency medicine.

What Participants Learn

  • Situational awareness
  • Escape, evade, or attack
  • Stop-the-bleed techniques
  • Tourniquet application
  • Respond confidently
  • Develop a response plan
Approx. 3–4 hoursBusinesses, schools, healthcare

On-site group training at your facility.

PawResponse™ — A Division of BCEP

Pet CPR & Emergency Training

Practical pet CPR, first aid, and emergency-preparedness training for pet owners and pet-care professionals. You don't need to be a veterinarian to make a difference.

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Pet CPR & First Aid
PawResponse

Pet CPR & First Aid

Comprehensive Pet Emergency Training

Approx. 3–4 hoursRenews every 2 yearsPet owners, pet sitters, dog walkers, groomers, boarding staff, rescue volunteers

A comprehensive course covering the most common pet emergencies — from CPR and rescue breathing to bleeding, shock, poisoning, and safe transportation to a vet.

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Pet CPR Essentials
PawResponse

Pet CPR Essentials

Cardiac & Breathing Emergency Focus

Approx. 2 hoursRenews every 2 yearsPet owners and anyone focused on life-saving cardiac skills

A focused course on the most critical life-saving skills — recognizing cardiac and breathing emergencies, performing pet CPR, providing rescue breathing, and responding to choking.

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Pet First Aid Essentials
PawResponse

Pet First Aid Essentials

Injuries, Illness & Emergency Response

Approx. 2 hoursRenews every 2 yearsPet owners, families, and pet-care professionals

Covers the most common pet injuries and illnesses — wounds, bleeding, shock, seizures, poisoning, burns, fractures, heat emergencies, bites, and safe transportation.

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Pet Emergency Preparedness
PawResponse

Pet Emergency Preparedness

Disaster Readiness for Pet Owners

Approx. 2 hoursNo expiration — refresher recommended every 2 yearsPet owners, families, and community organizations

Prepare your household before disaster strikes. Covers pet emergency kits, evacuation planning, emergency contacts, sheltering, severe weather, travel safety, and disaster readiness.

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Pet Care Professional Training
PawResponse

Pet Care Professional Training

Workplace Emergency Skills for Pet Businesses

Approx. 3–4 hoursRenews every 2 yearsPet sitters, dog walkers, groomers, boarding staff, daycare employees, shelter workers, rescue volunteers

Designed for pet-care businesses and organizations. Includes workplace-specific emergency procedures, incident documentation, emergency contacts, and client communication protocols.

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Family & Friends Pet Safety
PawResponse

Family & Friends Pet Safety

Private Class for Homes & Communities

Approx. 2–3 hoursRenews every 2 yearsFamilies, friends, neighbors, and pet owner groups

A relaxed private class held in a home, community room, or private venue. Perfect for families, friends, neighbors, and pet owner groups who want to be prepared together.

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PawResponse training is educational and is not a substitute for professional veterinary examination, diagnosis, treatment, or emergency care. During a suspected pet emergency, contact a veterinarian or emergency veterinary hospital as soon as possible.

About Your Certification

Nationally Recognized

HSI and BCEP certifications are accepted by employers, schools, healthcare organizations, and regulatory agencies nationwide.

2-Year Certification

Most certifications are valid for 2 years. We offer renewal courses to keep your credentials current.

Hands-On Skills Verification

Certification requires demonstrating skills on mannequins and equipment — not just passing a written test.

Group & Workplace Accepted

Certifications earned through LyfeSafety are accepted for OSHA compliance, healthcare credentialing, and workplace safety requirements.

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