HSI First Aid, CPR & AED Materials

This program is designed to help participants acquire and improve their skills and knowledge in adult first aid, CPR & AED for adults, children, and infants. It provides adaptable instructional tools by demonstrating and practicing skills, as well as scenario-based problem-solving exercises with feedback. The intended audience of this First Aid, CPR & AED program are individuals who are not healthcare providers or professional rescuers who either desire, or are occupationally required, to be trained and certifi­ed in adult fi­rst aid and/or CPR AED for the adult, child, or infant.
HSI's First Aid, CPR & AED program replaces ASHI's G2015 program as it reflects the most recent science and treatment recommendations published by the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR), while also  conforming with the 2020 American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC and the annual Guidelines Update.

HSI First Aid, CPR & AED Supplementary Info

Intended Audience

The intended audience for the HSI Adult First Aid | CPR AED program includes individuals who are not healthcare providers or professional rescuers but who desire or are required by their occupation to be trained and certified in adult first aid, CPR, and AED for adults, children, and infants.

Class Options

HSI Adult First Aid | CPR AED offers three class options to cater to different needs:

  • Adult
  • Child and Infant
  • Adult, Child, and Infant

Certification Period

The certification period for HSI Adult First Aid | CPR AED is two years from the month of issue.

Recommended Time to Complete

  • Adult First Aid | Adult/Child/Infant CPR AED: 4.5 to 6.5 hours
  • Adult/Child/Infant CPR AED only: 1.5 to 3 hours
  • Adult First Aid only: 3.5 hours

Instructional Elements

The HSI Adult First Aid | CPR AED course includes:

  • HSI Adult First Aid | CPR AED Skill Guide for each participant
  • HSI Adult First Aid | CPR AED Instructor Guide for each instructor (available in print or digital format)
  • HSI Adult First Aid | CPR AED media presentation, which can be a program video or part of a computer/online blended class

Delivery Options

The program is available in three flexible formats:

  • Traditional Classroom
  • Blended Learning (combination of online and in-person skills training)
  • Remote Skill Verification (RSV)

Online Portal Features

The HSI online portal includes features to enhance learning and training management:

  • Streaming and offline video presentation player
  • Custom playlist creation
  • Pre-built digital Performance Evaluations
  • Tracking of past, present, and future classes

Student Certification Requirements

To achieve certification, students must meet the following criteria:

  • Written Evaluation: Required when specified by organizational, local, or state regulations. Recommended for designated responders expected to provide first aid care during emergencies.
  • Performance Evaluation: All students must perform the required skills competently without assistance.

Class Topics Covered

The HSI Adult First Aid | CPR AED course covers a comprehensive range of emergency situations and life-saving techniques, including:

  • Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)
  • CPR and Defibrillation
  • Chain of Survival
  • Assessment & Chest Compressions
  • Rescue Breathing & Using a CPR Mask
  • Using an AED
  • Relief of Choking
  • First Aid Assessment
  • Taking Precautions
  • Activating EMS and/or EAP
  • Responding to External and Internal Bleeding
  • Direct Manual Pressure & Bandaging
  • Using a Tourniquet (Improvised and Commercial)
  • Shock
  • Minor Wounds
  • Tooth and Eye Injuries
  • Amputated Body Parts
  • Open Wounds
  • Head, Neck, or Spinal Injury
  • Concussion
  • Bone, Joint, and Muscle Injuries
  • Splinting
  • Burns
  • Altered Mental States
  • Poisoning
  • Opioid-Associated Emergency
  • Difficulty Breathing and Asthma
  • Severe Allergic Reaction (Anaphylaxis)
  • Using an Epinephrine Autoinjector (such as EpiPen®)
  • Heart Attack
  • Stroke
  • Seizure
  • Diabetes and Hypoglycemia
  • Presyncope and Syncope
  • Heat and Cold Emergencies
  • Bites and Stings