How much does it cost to get CPR and first aid certified?

First aid and CPR trainings are available to individuals who want to learn how to respond in case of an emergency and for healthcare providers who need to renew their certification. Typically, CPR certifications are current for two years. Here are some examples of average CPR and first aid training costs:

• Open enrollment training: $45 for an in-person American Heart Association Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider CPR Training and Certification.
• Additional $15 for online or hard copy student manual.

• Online trainings: $45 for the American Safety and Health Institute Blended First Aid training.
• The student will still be required to meet a CPR trainer in person to receive their final certification.

• Worksite trainings:
• $35: per employee for basic ASHI CPR AED training course (focus on CPR, 2-hour course).
• $280: Minimum fee for an instructor to appear (at least 8 students or minimum fee).
• $45: Per employee for an ASHI First Aid CPR AED training course (includes response strategies for most emergencies, 4-hour course).
• $360: Minimum fee for an instructor to appear (at least 8 students or minimum fee).

• Class extensions: Pricing varies depending on the additional emergency training requested. For example, for the ASHI First Aid AED CPR training course cited above, the host company might charge an additional:
• $5: Per student for infant CPR training.
• $15: Per student for oxygen administration training (add 30 minutes).
• $15: Per student for bloodborne pathogen training (add 30 minutes).

• Materials: CPR and first aid training courses may have additional fees for hard copies of manuals. Example of additional materials costs:

• $10: Per hard copy of class manual (otherwise available online) for First Aid AED CPR group trainings.