Emergency Response Training Services
Provide first aid, CPR, and emergency response training
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
- Get CPR/First Aid instructor certification
- Invest in training equipment and materials
- Develop corporate training programs
- Market to businesses and HR departments
- Provide hands-on emergency training
- Issue certifications to participants
- Build recurring recertification business
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