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When an emergency arises, it's important to be prepared. First aid training is required for some employees by OSHA or other regulatory agencies, or where the employee has a duty to act as defined in his/her job description.

First Aid/CPR/AED training is required for some industries by OSHA regulations and/or state licensing requirements, including but not limited to:

  • Logging operations;
  • Telecommunications;
  • Electrical power generation, transmission, and distribution;
  • Scuba diving operations;
  • Shipping, maritime, long shoring;
  • Child care facilities;
  • Adult care facilities; and
  • Construction sites.

Other personnel may have to be trained in first aid based upon job hazards, duties, or location (e.g "remote" locations), including but not limited to:

  • Confined space attendants;
  • Designated confined space rescue personnel;
  • Electricians;
  • Miners;
  • College farms;
  • Center for Power Electronics Systems;
  • Fisheries and wildlife researchers ;
  • Designated machine shop coordinators; and
  • Police officers. 

Personnel wishing to take a First Aid/CPR/AED class for other reasons may also take the training through Environmental Health & Safety. 

As of Aug. 1, 2020, the training will involve a blended learning format. The classroom portion will be completed online, and the skills demonstration portion will be scheduled with Environmental Health & Safety. The cost for Adult First Aid/CPR/AED is $45.00 per person and is payable through Virginia Tech Continuing and Professional Education. Once you register for the class, you will be sent a link to this site for payment. Credit cards or ISR/Hokie Mart are accepted.

Upon receipt of payment, ASHI will send an email to the participant for access to online materials. Once the online portion has been successfully completed, participants will receive an email from EHS indicating that they can now schedule an appointment for CPR skills verification. On your Training Profile page, you may select an appointment under the "Appointments" tab. Skills verification typically takes less than 1.5 hours. A digital card will be emailed to participants who sucessfully complete all requirements.

Requirements

Personnel must complete successfully complete all requirements set forth by the organization granting certification (e.g. ASHI or National Safety Council), typically including both knowledge and skills evaluations. Certification is valid for two years. For more information, contact 540-231-8759.