Adult CPR/AED Basic-Level Requirement Equivalency for Instructor Training
Below are approved basic-level certifications in Adult CPR/AED or higher
from the American Red Cross or Red Cross-approved organizations required for ARC First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Training:
American Red Cross
Adult CPR/AED or higher
Basic Life Support
Advanced Life Support
CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers
Emergency Medical Response
Lifeguarding
American Heart Association
Heartsaver Adult CPR/AED or higher
Basic Life Support
Health and Safety Institute (HSI) • Includes American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) and Medic First Aid
Adult CPR/AED or higher
National Safety Council
Adult CPR/AED or higher
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, Active State Licensure or Certification
Paramedic, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Medical Responder
*Note: American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED Instructors or Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Instructors are not required to hold a basic-level certification as the AHA Instructor certification covers both basic-level and instructor-level certification.
