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 Massachusetts. Compliant with the 606 CMR 7.00 — Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) regulations, administered by Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC). 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 Massachusetts

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

Workplace first aid

Massachusetts private-sector employers follow the federal OSHA rule (29 CFR 1910.151(b)) with no fixed first-aider-to-worker ratio, while state and local government employees are covered by the Massachusetts public-sector state plan administered by the Department of Labor Standards (DLS); when no infirmary or hospital is nearby, employers must ensure adequately trained persons are on hand.

29 CFR 1910.151(b)Federal OSHA / DLSNo fixed ratioReachable within 3-4 min454 CMR
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Childcare CPR & first aid

Massachusetts childcare regulation 606 CMR 7.11(1)(a), enforced by the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC), requires at least one educator currently certified in first aid and age-appropriate CPR present at all times children are in care, with new educators having up to 180 days from hire to certify.

606 CMR 7.11(1)(a)EECWithin 180 daysOnline courses accepted
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Good Samaritan law

Massachusetts protects any person who in good faith renders emergency care (CPR, defibrillation, first aid) without compensation from liability, except for gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct; there is no legal duty to rescue.

M.G.L. c. 112 § 12Vc. 231 § 85NNo duty to rescueAED protection (§ 12V½)
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Healthcare professional recognition

Nurses in Massachusetts are overseen by the Board of Registration in Nursing, which requires 15 contact hours per two-year renewal cycle (including one hour on sexual/domestic violence), and under 245 CMR 4.00 an approved CPR, ACLS or PALS course awarding contact hours can count toward CE; BLS is generally an employer/hospital requirement rather than a licence condition.

Board of Registration in Nursing15 hrs / 2-year cycle244 CMR / 245 CMR 4.00BLS = employer requirementCPR/ACLS/PALS eligible
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Residential care settings

Massachusetts sets no statewide first-aid or CPR mandate for home health aides and personal care workers, but PHCAST and HHA training programs provide CPR and first-aid certification and it is commonly required by the facility or employer.

No statewide mandatePHCAST / HHA programsEmployer-requiredRenewed periodically
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Foster families

Massachusetts foster parents must maintain current CPR and first-aid certification plus safe-sleep/SIDS-prevention training, in addition to MAPP pre-service training and annual in-service training, overseen by the Department of Children and Families (DCF) under 110 CMR 7.

110 CMR 7DCFMAPP pre-serviceKept current throughout licensure
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Online course recognition

Online CPR and first aid training is recognized in Massachusetts, with Federal OSHA and the state public-sector plan accepting blended training (online coursework plus in-person hands-on skills demonstration) for workplace first aid and CPR; there is no ban on online training.

Online courses acceptedBlended training accepted2-year certificationILCOR 2025 ConsensusNo ban on online
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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

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

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Videos, simulations, and interactive quizzes

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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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