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First Aid: CPR

22 minutesENSafety Training29 CFR 1910.151(b) (recommended), 29 CFR 1926.50(c)
Quick Answer

First Aid: CPR is a 22-minute online course that explains how to recognize cardiac arrest, how chest compressions work, and how an AED is used. It is knowledge training for all employees and a refresher for designated responders, with a downloadable certificate of completion.

Course Overview

More than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the United States each year, and some happen at work. Survival rates drop approximately 10% for every minute that passes without CPR intervention. When a coworker collapses, the window between a survivable event and a fatal one is measured in single-digit minutes - often before professional emergency responders can arrive. OSHA recommends CPR in workplace first aid programs. The American Heart Association reports survival falls about 10 percent per minute without CPR.

This course prepares your employees to recognize cardiac arrest and to know the steps that follow. It covers how to recognize the signs of cardiac arrest, the difference between hands-only and conventional CPR, proper chest compression technique, and how to operate an automated external defibrillator (AED). Your team will understand the chain of survival concept and their role in bridging the gap between the moment of collapse and the arrival of emergency medical services.

What this course covers, and what it does not

This course covers the knowledge side of CPR and AED use. It explains how to recognize cardiac arrest, how compressions work, and how an AED is used. It does not include a hands-on skills session. OSHA's 2012 letter of interpretation says online training alone does not meet the 29 CFR 1910.151 first aid training requirement. The American Heart Association and the American Red Cross issue CPR certification only after an in-person skills session. The completion certificate issued at the end of this course documents the knowledge portion. It is not a CPR certification card.

Many employers use this course as the classroom portion and as an annual knowledge refresher for their teams. Designated first aid responders under 29 CFR 1910.151 or 1926.50(c) still need a hands-on course from a recognized provider.

What You'll Learn

  • Recognizing the signs and symptoms of cardiac arrest in the workplace
  • Hands-only CPR technique and when to use it
  • Conventional CPR with rescue breaths for trained responders
  • Proper chest compression depth, rate, and positioning
  • How to operate an automated external defibrillator (AED)
  • The chain of survival concept and the role of bystander intervention
  • Good Samaritan protections and legal considerations for workplace responders

Who Needs This Training

  • Designated first aid responders under 29 CFR 1910.151, as a knowledge refresher alongside hands-on certification
  • Front desk, reception, and security staff who are often first to respond to medical emergencies
  • Supervisors and team leads in any industry who may need to initiate emergency response
  • Fitness center, school, and public-facing facility employees
  • Safety managers building a first aid and emergency response training program
  • Any employee who wants the knowledge to respond to cardiac arrest in the workplace or at home

Regulatory Background

While OSHA does not mandate CPR training for all employees, the agency's guidelines recommend CPR as a core component of workplace first aid programs. Under 29 CFR 1910.151(b), employers must ensure trained first aid personnel are available when medical facilities are not in near proximity, and OSHA's recommended first aid training curriculum includes CPR instruction. The construction industry standard (29 CFR 1926.50(c)) requires personnel with valid first aid certificates at worksites, and most recognized certification programs include CPR as a standard component. OSHA has stated that for workplaces where serious injuries like cardiac arrest are possible, emergency treatment must be available within 3-4 minutes. When response times from outside EMS exceed this threshold, having CPR-trained employees on site becomes a practical necessity. Penalties for failing to maintain adequate first aid capability under 29 CFR 1910.151 can reach $16,550 per serious violation.

Frequently Asked Questions

OSHA does not explicitly mandate CPR training under 29 CFR 1910.151, but the agency recommends CPR as a general program element of workplace first aid programs. Most recognized first aid certification providers, including the American Red Cross and American Heart Association, include CPR in their standard workplace first aid courses. Employers in construction and other high-hazard industries typically include CPR training as part of meeting their 29 CFR 1926.50(c) obligations.
This course provides CPR knowledge and awareness training. Formal CPR certification from organizations like the American Red Cross or American Heart Association requires a hands-on skills assessment component that cannot be completed online. This course serves as an educational foundation and annual knowledge refresher but should be supplemented with hands-on certification for designated first aid responders.
OSHA does not require employers to provide automated external defibrillators. However, OSHA has stated that providing AEDs is a recommended best practice, and some state and local codes require them in certain building types and occupancies. When an employer does provide AEDs, employees who may be expected to use them should receive training on proper operation.
All 50 states and the District of Columbia have some form of Good Samaritan law that provides legal protection for individuals who provide emergency assistance in good faith. These protections generally cover employees who perform CPR or use an AED during a workplace emergency, provided they act within the scope of their training and without gross negligence. Specific protections vary by state.
Most CPR certification programs from the American Red Cross and American Heart Association require recertification every two years. OSHA's first aid guide suggests CPR and AED skills review every six months and instructor-led retraining at least once a year. An online knowledge refresher such as this course supports that schedule between hands-on sessions.

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CPR training pairs naturally with First Aid: The Basics, which provides comprehensive coverage of non-cardiac workplace injuries, and with Bloodborne Pathogens: Standard Precautions in the Workplace for employees designated as first aid responders who may encounter blood exposure during emergency response.

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