CPR and AED Certification
The ASHI CPR and AED course provides essential training for non-healthcare providers who may be called upon to respond to a cardiac emergency in the workplace, at home, or in the community. Designed for the general public, employees, educators, coaches, and civic responders, this course teaches participants how to recognize sudden cardiac arrest, perform effective chest compressions, provide rescue breaths, and use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) confidently and correctly.
Although this course is not specific to wilderness medicine, the life-saving skills taught are also relevant for backcountry rescuers, trip leaders, and outdoor educators who may need to initiate care before EMS arrival.
ASHI CPR and AED certification meets national guidelines and is ideal for OSHA-compliant job roles, school staff, childcare providers, fitness personnel, and anyone wanting to be prepared to act during a cardiac emergency.
CPR and AED course details
Certification: American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) CPR & AED Card valid for 2 years
Prerequisites: None – open to all participants
Course Length:
Adult CPR/AED Only: 1.5–2 hours
Adult, Child, and Infant CPR/AED: 2–2.5 hours
Student Evaluation:
Written Test: Not required unless mandated by employer/regulation
Skills Assessment: All students must demonstrate hands-on CPR and AED skills independently
Location Options:
Your facility or workplace (custom group scheduling available)
Our training venue in Salida or Silverthorne Colorado
What You’ll Learn:
How to recognize sudden cardiac arrest and when to act
High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
How to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
How to assist someone who is choking
Legal considerations and scene safety
Multi-provider team CPR response
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Blended Learning (Online + Skills Session)
Students complete the ASHI online CPR/AED course and pass the online test at their own pace (purchased separately through ASHI; pricing varies).
Followed by a 1-hour in-person skills verification session with an instructor.
Cost: $55 per student (for the skills session only; ASHI online course fee not included)
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In Person Course
Full CPR/AED instruction provided on-site in a classroom setting.
Ideal for groups, workplaces, or organizations.
Custom pricing available depending on group size and location—please contact us for a quote. Prices typically range from $55 to $99 per person depending on the group size.