Serving Maryland, Washington, D.C. & Northern Virgini
— Workforce Safety. Emergency Preparedness. Life-Saving Education
Be ready when
someone needs you most.
Center for Health Educators and Safety Specialists partners with employers, healthcare organizations, schools, childcare providers, government agencies and communities to build safer workplaces and more confident responders through nationally recognized training, workforce safety education and emergency preparedness solutions.
✓ Flexible scheduling
✓ Mobile training
✓ Private sessions
Hands-on learning
Practice lifesaving skills with an experienced instructor.
Group-friendly
Flexible options for individuals, teams, schools and organizations.
We come to you
Mobile training is available across the DMV area.
Confidence first
Clear instruction, practical scenarios and supportive coaching.
Hands-on learning
Practice lifesaving skills with an experienced instructor.
Group-friendly
Flexible options for individuals, teams, schools and organizations.
We come to you
Mobile training is available across the DMV area.
Confidence first
Clear instruction, practical scenarios and supportive coaching.
Hands-on learning
Practice lifesaving skills with an experienced instructor.
Group-friendly
Flexible options for individuals, teams, schools and organizations.
Hands-on learning
Practice lifesaving skills with an experienced instructor.
Group-friendly
Flexible options for individuals, teams, schools and organizations.
— Popular training
Choose the training that fits
your role
From first-time learners to healthcare professionals, every course is built around practical skills,
clear instruction and confident action.
Community
Basic First Aid
Build the confidence to recognize common emergencies, provide immediate care, and support a safer workplace or community.
2–4 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Community
CPR & AED
Hands-on adult, child, and infant CPR skills with practical AED response for non-medical rescuers.
2–3 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Community
CPR, AED & First Aid
A comprehensive, skills-focused class covering cardiac emergencies, AED use, choking, and essential first aid.
Up to 6 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Community
$50
Basic First Aid
Build the confidence to recognize common emergencies, provide immediate care, and support a safer workplace or community.
2–4 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Community
$75
CPR & AED
Hands-on adult, child, and infant CPR skills with practical AED response for non-medical rescuers.
2–3 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Community
$85
CPR, AED & First Aid
A comprehensive, skills-focused class covering cardiac emergencies, AED use, choking, and essential first aid.
Up to 6 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Workplace
Bloodborne Pathogens
Understand exposure risks and practical precautions that help protect employees and the people they serve.
1 hours
course
1 year
certification*
Pediatric
Pediatric CPR, AED & First Aid
Prepare to respond to medical emergencies involving infants and children through guided practice and scenario-based learning.
5–6 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Pediatric
Child & Babysitting Safety (CABS)
Practical preparation for safe supervision, basic caregiving, emergency response, and the business of babysitting.
6 hours
course
1 year
certification*
Workplace
$50
Bloodborne Pathogens
Understand exposure risks and practical precautions that help protect employees and the people they serve.
1 hours
course
1 year
certification*
Pediatric
$85
Pediatric CPR, AED & First Aid
Prepare to respond to medical emergencies involving infants and children through guided practice and scenario-based learning.
5–6 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Pediatric
$85
Child & Babysitting Safety (CABS)
Practical preparation for safe supervision, basic caregiving, emergency response, and the business of babysitting.
6 hours
course
1 year
certification*
Workplace
$50
Bloodborne Pathogens
Understand exposure risks and practical precautions that help protect employees and the people they serve.
1 hours
course
1 year
certification*
Pediatric
$85
Pediatric CPR, AED & First Aid
Prepare to respond to medical emergencies involving infants and children through guided practice and scenario-based learning.
5–6 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Pediatric
$85
Child & Babysitting Safety (CABS)
Practical preparation for safe supervision, basic caregiving, emergency response, and the business of babysitting.
6 hours
course
1 year
certification*
— Popular training
Choose the training that fits
your role
From first-time learners to healthcare professionals, every course is built around practical skills,
clear instruction and confident action.
Community
Basic First Aid
Build the confidence to recognize common emergencies, provide immediate care, and support a safer workplace or community.
2–4 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Community
CPR & AED
Hands-on adult, child, and infant CPR skills with practical AED response for non-medical rescuers.
2–3 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Community
CPR, AED & First Aid
A comprehensive, skills-focused class covering cardiac emergencies, AED use, choking, and essential first aid.
Up to 6 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Community
$50
Basic First Aid
Build the confidence to recognize common emergencies, provide immediate care, and support a safer workplace or community.
2–4 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Community
$75
CPR & AED
Hands-on adult, child, and infant CPR skills with practical AED response for non-medical rescuers.
2–3 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Community
$85
CPR, AED & First Aid
A comprehensive, skills-focused class covering cardiac emergencies, AED use, choking, and essential first aid.
Up to 6 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Workplace
Bloodborne Pathogens
Understand exposure risks and practical precautions that help protect employees and the people they serve.
1 hours
course
1 year
certification*
Pediatric
Pediatric CPR, AED & First Aid
Prepare to respond to medical emergencies involving infants and children through guided practice and scenario-based learning.
5–6 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Pediatric
Child & Babysitting Safety (CABS)
Practical preparation for safe supervision, basic caregiving, emergency response, and the business of babysitting.
6 hours
course
1 year
certification*
— Workforce Safety & Organizational Solutions
Build a safer, more prepared organization
Bring nationally recognized training, workforce safety education and emergency preparedness solutions directly to your workplace, school, childcare center, government agency or community organization.
Scheduling designed around your team
Hands-on instruction in a familiar environment
Course options for professional and community needs
Competitive group rates and private formats
— Who we serve
Safety solutions for the organizations people depend on
CTR4HESS supports teams across the DMV with practical education, flexible delivery and training aligned
with their people and environment.
01
Healthcare
02
Government
03
Childcare
04
Schools
05
Corporations
06
Nonprofits
07
Faith-Based Organizations
08
Community Organizations
Community
$50
Basic First Aid
Build the confidence to recognize common emergencies, provide immediate care, and support a safer workplace or community.
2–4 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Community
$75
CPR & AED
Hands-on adult, child, and infant CPR skills with practical AED response for non-medical rescuers.
2–3 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Community
$85
CPR, AED & First Aid
A comprehensive, skills-focused class covering cardiac emergencies, AED use, choking, and essential first aid.
Up to 6 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Workplace
$50
Bloodborne Pathogens
Understand exposure risks and practical precautions that help protect employees and the people they serve.
1 hours
course
1 year
certification*
Pediatric
$85
Pediatric CPR, AED & First Aid
Prepare to respond to medical emergencies involving infants and children through guided practice and scenario-based learning.
5–6 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Pediatric
$85
Child & Babysitting Safety (CABS)
Practical preparation for safe supervision, basic caregiving, emergency response, and the business of babysitting.
6 hours
course
1 year
certification*
Workplace
$50
Bloodborne Pathogens
Understand exposure risks and practical precautions that help protect employees and the people they serve.
1 hours
course
1 year
certification*
Pediatric
$85
Pediatric CPR, AED & First Aid
Prepare to respond to medical emergencies involving infants and children through guided practice and scenario-based learning.
5–6 hours
course
2 years
certification*
Pediatric
$85
Child & Babysitting Safety (CABS)
Practical preparation for safe supervision, basic caregiving, emergency response, and the business of babysitting.
6 hours
course
1 year
certification*
— Certified. Recognized. Trusted.
A trusted training and
workforce-safety partner
Proudly recognized through veteran-owned, woman-owned and continuing-education credentials.
— Meet your educator
Training backed by healthcare, military and public-health experience
Founder Victoria Y. Buggs brings a rare blend of nursing, health education, program leadership and service to every learning experience.
Her approach is personal and practical: teach the skill, coach the learner, and make sure each participant leaves more prepared than when they arrived.
20
years of military service
DMV
regional mobile service
2015
center founded
Hands-on
learning by doing
— Meet your educator
Training backed by healthcare, military and public-health experience
Founder Victoria Y. Buggs brings a rare blend of nursing, health education, program leadership and service to every learning experience.
Her approach is personal and practical: teach the skill, coach the learner, and make sure each participant leaves more prepared than when they arrived.
20
years of military service
DMV
regional mobile service
2015
center founded
Hands-on
learning by doing
— Meet your educator
Training backed by healthcare, military and public-health experience
Founder Victoria Y. Buggs brings a rare blend of nursing, health education, program leadership and service to every learning experience.
Her approach is personal and practical: teach the skill, coach the learner, and make sure each participant leaves more prepared than when they arrived.
20
years of military service
DMV
regional mobile service
2015
center founded
Hands-on
learning by doing
—Learner experiences
Trusted for clear, caring
instruction
Very professional and knowledgeable
“The instruction was hands-on, clear and thorough. I left confident that I understood the information correctly.”
Ilene P.
Made the whole process easy
“Victoria responded right away and made learning CPR easy. Her positive attitude and happy disposition are contagious.”
Hallie S.
Knowledgeable, friendly and organize
“The adults and teenage learners in our class felt supported, engaged and well prepared.”
Sarah G.
Very professional and knowledgeable
“The instruction was hands-on, clear and thorough. I left confident that I understood the information correctly.”
Ilene P.
Made the whole process easy
“Victoria responded right away and made learning CPR easy. Her positive attitude and happy disposition are contagious.”
Hallie S.
Knowledgeable, friendly and organize
“The adults and teenage learners in our class felt supported, engaged and well prepared.”
Sarah G.
— Your next step
Learn the skills. Build the confidence. Be ready.
Book an individual class or tell us what your organization needs.
— Your next step
Learn the skills. Build the confidence. Be
ready.
Book an individual class or tell us what your organization needs.
Practical, hands-on health and safety training designed to help people respond with confidence when every second matters.
Trained hands save lives.
Explore
Ready to train ?
Choose a course, select a time, and take the next step toward certification.
Practical, hands-on health and safety training designed to help people respond with confidence when every second matters.
Trained hands save lives.
Explore
Ready to train ?
Choose a course, select a time, and take the next step toward certification.
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