For Teachers, School Nurses, Coaches & Administrators
Emergencies can happen anywhere — on the playground, in the cafeteria, or during after-school sports. Our American Heart Association Authorized Training prepares educators and school staff to respond confidently and effectively. Whether you’re a teacher, coach, school nurse, or administrator, we offer flexible, compliant training solutions to protect students and meet district requirements.
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Classes are available at our Raleigh, NC training center, with on-site training throughout North Carolina, including Cary, Durham, Chapel Hill, and Greensboro. We also serve Richmond, VA schools and districts, including Henrico, Midlothian, Mechanicsville, and Short Pump.
Heartsaver CPR, AED & First Aid Classes
Heartsaver CPR, AED & First Aid is the primary certification for teachers, coaches, support staff, and school administrators.
This American Heart Association Authorized Training provides the skills and confidence to respond to a wide range of school-based emergencies — from a student collapsing in the hallway to injuries during recess or athletics.
The course includes CPR for adults, children, and infants, AED use, and First Aid topics such as bleeding, allergic reactions, asthma, seizures, and diabetic emergencies.
Widely accepted by school districts and state education departments, this training helps schools maintain compliance with state-mandated emergency preparedness requirements. Available in both classroom and blended online formats, it’s ideal for busy educators and district-wide group training.
- Heartsaver First Aid
- Heartsaver CPR/AED – Adult, Child, Infant + First Aid
- Heartsaver CPR/AED – Adult, Child, Infant
- Heartsaver CPR AED and First Aid Online with Skill Evaluation
- Heartsaver CPR AED Online with Skill Evaluation
- Heartsaver First Aid Online with Skill Evaluation
- Heartsaver Pediatric CPR AED Online with Skills Evaluation
- Heartsaver Bloodborne Pathogens Online
Basic Life Support (BLS) Classes
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers is designed for school nurses, health aides, and licensed medical personnel who may respond to student emergencies in a clinical capacity.
This AHA certification course includes high-performance CPR for adults, children, and infants, advanced airway management, use of AEDs, and relief of choking.
BLS is typically required for licensed medical staff working in public and private K–12 schools and is recognized by state boards of nursing and school health departments.
Training is available as a traditional classroom course or a Heartcode BLS hybrid format with online learning followed by an in-person skills evaluation.
Why Schools & Districts Choose the Response Institute | CPR Consultants for CPR, AED & First Aid Training
- American Heart Association Authorized Training Center with group booking and certification tracking
- Meets most state and district CPR requirements for educators and athletic staff
- Flexible training formats (on-site, online + skills)
- Pediatric-specific training included for staff working with young children
- Trusted by public, private, and charter schools across NC and VA
AED Sales & Services for Schools
We offer AED units, maintenance plans, and compliance inspections to help your school meet readiness requirements. If you don’t have an AED on-site — or need assistance maintaining one — our team can help.
Training K-12 Education Professionals Across North Carolina & Virginia
We proudly serve public, private, and charter schools across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, and Greensboro, and in Richmond, VA and the surrounding areas, including Henrico, Midlothian, Mechanicsville, and Short Pump.
Planning Training for a Whole Staff or School?
We offer flexible group scheduling and tools to help districts track staff certifications and expiration dates.