Serving Maryland, Washington, D.C. & Northern Virgini
— Instructor Academy
Prepare to teach life-saving skills with confidence
Develop the instructional knowledge, practical coaching skills and professional foundation needed to guide others through nationally recognized CPR and safety training.
— Your instructor pathway
Move from qualified provider to
confident educator
CTR4HESS helps aspiring instructors understand the process, strengthen their teaching approach
and prepare for program-specific requirements.
Confirm your pathway
Review prerequisites, current credentials and the instructor program aligned with your goals.
Develop your skills
Learn how to teach, demonstrate, coach and assess life-saving skills with clarity.
Prepare to instruct
Complete the required steps and build confidence for your next teaching opportunity.
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*
— Training that comes to you
Build a safer, more prepared organization
Bring CPR, first aid and safety education directly to your workplace, school, childcare center, community group or agency.
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
— Instructor development
Instructor Training
Develop the instructional skills and program knowledge needed to confidently train others in lifesaving techniques.
Guidance on program-specific prerequisites
Learner-centered teaching and coaching techniques
Practical skills assessment and feedback
Professional insight from an experienced health educator
— 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
$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*
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
$70
Child & Babysitting Safety (CABS)
Practical preparation for safe supervision, basic caregiving, emergency response, and the business of babysitting.
6 hours
course
1 year
certification*
— instructor enrollment
Tell us about your goals
Send a few details and we will help you choose the right course and format.
Call our Team
410-834-4374
EMAIL US
— 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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