General First Aid – Covering Infant and Child CPR (8h)General Public

General First Aid – Covering Infant and Child CPR (8h)

Our general first aid training, covering infant and child CPR, is designed for parents, caregivers, teachers, and early childhood professionals in New York. Compliant with the NY Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) childcare regulations, administered by New York Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). 2-year certification.

CPR/AED – General Public (4h)General Public

CPR/AED – General Public (4h)

This 4-hour training is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and confidence needed to intervene effectively during life-threatening emergencies. Focused on rapid and adapted responses, it teaches essential techniques for managing critical situations, significantly increasing survival chances. Aimed at the general public, this program emphasizes hands-on practice, realistic simulations, and teamwork, making it ideal for those who want to be prepared for emergencies at home, at work, or in public spaces.

First Aider – New Parents (9h)General Public

First Aider – New Parents (9h)

Becoming a parent means taking on the precious responsibility of protecting your little ones. This 9-hour training, designed for new parents, helps you better anticipate and respond to unexpected situations. Accessible and flexible, it is tailored to the needs of modern families. By completing this training, you strengthen your ability to provide a safe environment and intervene effectively in emergencies. Give yourself the confidence and preparation needed to watch over those who matter most.

CPR/AED – Healthcare Professional (5h)Healthcare Professionals

CPR/AED – Healthcare Professional (5h)

Designed for healthcare professionals, this 5-hour training provides comprehensive preparation for effective intervention during life-threatening emergencies. It emphasizes best practices, team coordination, and the use of essential tools for managing critical situations in clinical or prehospital settings. Recognized and tailored to the needs of medical responders, this training leads to an essential certification for ensuring the safety of patients and care recipients.

First Aid – Intermediate Level (16h) – CSA Z1210-17 CompliantWorkplace

First Aid – Intermediate Level (16h) – CSA Z1210-17 Compliant

Upon successful completion of this 16-hour IN-PERSON intermediate-level first aid training, the candidate will receive a valid certification that meets the requirements of 'Intermediate First Aid Training' as defined in the CSA Z1210-17 standard.

First Aider – General Public (8h)Workplace

First Aider – General Public (8h)

This 8-hour training, designed for the general public, provides essential knowledge for effective emergency intervention. It is intended for anyone wanting to learn first aid skills, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), wound and bleeding management, or the handling of critical situations. Accessible and practical, this course develops vital skills for protecting and rescuing loved ones or anyone in danger, thereby strengthening community safety.

First Aid & CPR New York

What the law actually requires where you are — summarized from our jurisdiction guides. Open any topic for the full details.

Workplace first aid

New York applies the federal OSHA rule (29 CFR 1910.151(b)) with no fixed ratio: private employers fall under federal OSHA directly and public employers under PESH, and where no medical facility is in near proximity at least one adequately trained first-aider is required on a performance basis (3-4 minute response for serious-hazard sites).

Federal OSHA (private)PESH (public)29 CFR 1910.151(b)No fixed ratio3-4 min response
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Childcare CPR & first aid

Under 18 NYCRR (OCFS regulations, e.g. Part 418-1 for day care centers), every child day care program must have at least one staff person holding a valid CPR and first aid certificate appropriate to the ages of children in care, on premises during all operating hours.

18 NYCRR / Part 418-1OCFSRenew every 2 yearsAt least 1 on premisesOnline courses accepted
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Good Samaritan law

New York's Good Samaritan law (N.Y. Public Health Law § 3000-a) makes anyone who voluntarily renders first aid or emergency treatment at the scene, without expectation of compensation, liable only for gross negligence; there is no legal duty to rescue.

N.Y. Public Health Law § 3000-aAED immunity § 3000-bGross negligence onlyNo duty to rescue
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Healthcare professional recognition

The New York State Board of Nursing (NYSED, Office of the Professions) sets no general contact-hour quota for registered nurses but mandates topic-specific coursework, so a CPR/BLS course does not substitute for those mandates; advanced home health aides must hold a current CPR/BLS certification before beginning their training.

NYSED Office of the ProfessionsNo general hours quotaInfection control every 4 yrsChild-abuse reporting (one-time)BLS often employer-required
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Residential care settings

In New York adult care facilities, assisted-living residences and home-care agencies expect care staff to hold CPR and first-aid training; Advanced Home Health Aides must hold a current CPR/BLS certification before starting coursework, while for base aide roles CPR is commonly employer-required though not state-mandated.

Adult care / assisted-living / home-careAHHA needs CPR/BLS firstEmployer-required for base rolesRenewed periodically
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Foster families

Foster parents in New York are certified or approved under 18 NYCRR Part 443, and authorized agencies must provide preparatory training; a current first-aid and CPR certificate is commonly required by the certifying agency before and during a placement, recognized by OCFS.

18 NYCRR Part 443OCFS + authorized agenciesAgency-required certKept current
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Online course recognition

Online CPR and first aid training is recognized in New York, with no ban on online training for workplace first-aiders; online theory is accepted and a hands-on component is recommended for CPR.

Online courses acceptedNo ban for workplace3-year certificationHands-on recommended for CPRILCOR 2025 Consensus
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Who we are

We offer high-quality CPR and first aid training. Our unique 100% online formula allows you to acquire at your own pace the tools needed to be ready to intervene in an emergency.

Our instructor Michael S. Thompson has over 20 years of field experience in paramedical ambulance care and first aid training.

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Accepted by employers, daycares, and schools across Canada and the United States

Flexible learning

Progress at your own pace, pick up where you left off

Accessible anywhere

Computer, tablet, or phone — your training follows you

Proven pedagogy

Videos, simulations, and interactive quizzes

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Team available by email and live chat

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Our high-quality courses are delivered through a user-friendly interface that simplifies your learning experience. Plus, you will receive a nationally recognized certification.

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