HSI Adult First Aid

On-site Basic First Aid certification for workplaces and community groups. Learn essential emergency response skills following 2020 AHA and ARC Guidelines.

Course Overview

Participants receive instructor-led training focused on recognizing and responding to common first aid emergencies in the workplace and non-clinical environments. The course is designed for individuals and organizations responsible for providing initial care until professional medical assistance is available.

Instruction includes hands-on skills practice, with instructors observing performance, providing coaching, and guiding skill development to support practical competence in first aid response.

When delivered in a blended learning format, participants complete the required online coursework in advance, followed by an in-person skills session led by an HSI-authorized instructor.

Who This Training is Designed For

Workplace employees 
in all industries

Corporate offices and professional workplaces

Safety officers and 
first responders

Industrial, manufacturing, and distribution operations

Teachers, coaches, and childcare staff

Schools and Educational Institutions

Specialized Facilities and Venues

Format

Full classroom or blended learning

Length

2 hours

Certification Length

2 years

Skills Covered

Assessing the Scene 
and Calling for Help

Asthma and anaphylaxis emergencies

Treating Bleeding, 
Wounds, and Burns

Burns, choking, and diabetic emergencies

Managing 
Allergic Reactions

External bleeding and environmental injuries

Handling Bites, Stings, 
and Temperature-Related
Emergencies

Heart attack, stroke, and seizure response

Recognizing Signs of 
Medical Emergencies

Neck, head, and spinal injury care

HSI Adult First Aid – Training FAQs

This training is widely used across workplace safety programs and is aligned with OSHA expectations for emergency response training. It is appropriate for non-clinical environments where organizations are required or expected to maintain documented First Aid instruction.

Yes. Participants receive an official HSI First Aid certification card upon successful completion of the course. Certification documentation is valid for 2 years and is commonly used for internal records, audits, and compliance reviews.

Yes. Organizations routinely use this training to demonstrate compliance with internal safety policies and external review requirements that require First Aid training documentation.

Yes. EMC delivers this training onsite at client facilities, including offices, schools, manufacturing sites, warehouses, and other operational environments. Scheduling is coordinated to align with business operations, shift schedules, and facility requirements.

Yes. EMC provides all required equipment, supplies, and training materials. No equipment purchase is necessary to conduct the training session.

Most sessions are completed in approximately 2 hours. Classes that include child or infant instruction may require additional time.

American Heart Association Heartsaver® First Aid certification is valid for 2 years. Renewal training is required to maintain current certification status.

Yes. This course is commonly used by organizations with multiple locations or distributed workforces. EMC supports consistent delivery, scheduling, and documentation across sites, simplifying coordination and recordkeeping.

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