General CPR/AED Training Options
Immediate CPR can double, or even triple, a victim’s chance of survival from a sudden cardiac arrest event. If more people knew CPR, more lives could be saved.
CPR/AED training is essential when implementing an AED program.
If you’re in New York State and setting up a Public Access Defibrillation (PAD) program, see the NYS Department of Health Public Access Defibrillation policy. It stipulates DOH/SEMAC-approved (State Emergency Medical Advisory Committee) PAD training programs for AED users:
- American Heart Association
- American Red Cross
- American Safety & Health Institute
- Emergency Care and Safety Institute
- Emergency First Response
- Emergency Services Institute
- EMS Safety Service, Inc
- Emergency University
- Medic First Aid International
- National Safety Council
- REMSCO of NYC, Inc
- State University of NY
- Wilderness Medical Associates
We’ve outlined more specific resources on CPR/AED training available in Broome and Tioga Counties; see CPR/AED Training. Outside of Broome and Tioga Counties but still within NYS, you can use any one of the DOH/SEMAC-approved CPR/AED programs above.
Listed below are CPR/AED training programs offered nationally and worldwide. The links provided will allow you to look up classes offered in your area or training centers near you.
If you work for a training organization and would like to be included on our list or if you’ve taken CPR/AED training and would like to recommend an organization, please contact us.
American Heart Association 
1-800-AHA-USA-1
1-800-242-8721
www.heart.org
Check the American Heart Association’s website for training centers and classes available in your area.
The AHA CPR/AED training is available worldwide.
American Red Cross 
1-800-733-2767
www.redcross.org
The American Red Cross link above will allow you to search and sign-up for an American Red Cross CPR/AED class in your area. You can also call the number listed to sign-up.
If you’d like to have a class taught at your own facility, call the toll-free number above and select:
- option 2 (training and certifications)
- option 1 (training and certificates)
- option 2 (onsite group training)
Onsite group training requires a minimum of 8 participants and must be set up over the phone (i.e., you cannot do it online).
The American Red Cross CPR/AED training is available worldwide.
American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) 
1-800-447-3177
www.hsi.com
With the ASHI CPR/AED class, you can learn lifesaving skills and build the confidence it takes to respond in an emergency.
ASHI training is available worldwide.
If you work for a training organization and would like to be included on our list or if you’ve taken CPR/AED training and would like to recommend an organization, please contact us.
Thank you for getting CPR/AED trained and becoming a vital link in the Chain of Survival!