Emergency Response Training Services

Provide first aid, CPR, and emergency response training

Startup Cost
$8,000-$30,000
Difficulty
Intermediate
Time to Profit
6-12 months
Profit Potential
$7,000-$33,000/month

Overview

Emergency training providers charge $50-$150 per person for group training.

Training 500-2,000 people annually generates $80,000-$400,000 with 70-85% margins.

In 2025, workplaces require first aid and emergency training.

Services include CPR and first aid certification ($50-$100 per person), AED training ($40-$80), fire safety and extinguisher training ($60-$120), workplace emergency response ($75-$150), bleeding control and trauma care ($80-$150), and corporate safety training programs.

Successful trainers obtain certifications from AHA or Red Cross, provide hands-on practical training, offer on-site corporate training, issue certifications, and ensure compliance.

Recurring recertification every 2 years.

Marketing through businesses, HR departments, safety managers, and insurance brokers.

Required Skills

  • Emergency Medical Training
  • CPR/First Aid Instruction
  • Teaching and Presentation
  • Certification Standards
  • Safety Training
  • Customer Service

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Mandatory training in many workplaces
  • Recurring recertification every 2 years
  • Can train large groups efficiently
  • Multiple training types to offer
  • Growing workplace safety focus

Cons

  • Need instructor certifications
  • Equipment and training materials investment
  • Scheduling and coordination intensive
  • Competition from other trainers
  • Liability insurance required

How to Get Started

  1. Get CPR/First Aid instructor certification
  2. Invest in training equipment and materials
  3. Develop corporate training programs
  4. Market to businesses and HR departments
  5. Provide hands-on emergency training
  6. Issue certifications to participants
  7. Build recurring recertification business

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