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 North Carolina. Compliant with the 10A NCAC 09 .1102 (Health and Safety Training Requirements), administered by NC Division of Child Development and Early Education. 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 North Carolina

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

Workplace first aid

As an approved state OSHA plan, the NC OSH Division applies 29 CFR 1910.151(b) as adopted: no fixed ratio, but where no medical facility is in near proximity at least one person must be adequately trained in first aid, with a 3-4 minute response expected for serious-hazard workplaces.

NC OSH Division29 CFR 1910.151(b)13 NCAC 07FNo fixed ratio3-4 min response
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Childcare CPR & first aid

North Carolina childcare rule 10A NCAC 09 .1102 requires all direct-care staff to hold first aid and CPR certification appropriate to the ages of children in care, with at least one CPR-trained staff member present at all times and CPR completed within six weeks of employment.

10A NCAC 09 .1102DCDEEWithin 42 days of hireRenew every 2 yearsOnline accepted
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Good Samaritan law

North Carolina's Good Samaritan law (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-21.14) protects any person who renders first aid or emergency health care in good faith to someone unconscious, ill or injured from liability absent gross negligence, wanton conduct or intentional wrongdoing, and expressly extends that immunity to AED use.

N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-21.14Good faithGross negligence exceptionAED use protectedNo duty to rescue
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Healthcare professional recognition

The North Carolina Board of Nursing requires registered nurses to demonstrate continuing competence each two-year cycle through 30 contact hours or one of eight alternative options, while Basic Life Support is in practice an employer and hospital requirement for many clinical roles.

NC Board of Nursing30 contact hours8 alternative options2-year cycleBLS employer requirement
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Residential care settings

North Carolina does not universally mandate CPR for every aide, but nursing homes, assisted-living settings and home-health agencies commonly require Basic Life Support or first-aid training as an added condition for nurse-aide and home-health-aide roles caring for vulnerable adults and seniors.

Nursing homes / assisted-livingHome-health agenciesBLS or first-aidNurse Aide I/IIEmployer requirement
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Foster families

Under North Carolina rule 10A NCAC 70E.1117, foster parents must complete first aid, CPR and universal precautions certification before a foster child is placed, with CPR appropriate for the ages of children in care; the Division does not accept web-based training for this certification.

10A NCAC 70E.1117NC Division of Social ServicesBefore placementNo web-based training30 hrs TIPS-MAPP
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Online course recognition

Online CPR and first aid training is recognized in North Carolina, with no ban on online training for workplace first-aiders; online theory is accepted and a hands-on component is recommended for CPR.

Online acceptedNo workplace banHands-on recommended for CPR3-year certificationILCOR 2025
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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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Computer, tablet, or phone — your training follows you

Proven pedagogy

Videos, simulations, and interactive quizzes

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Team available by email and live chat

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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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