CPR/AED for Coaches

Life-saving training

More and more elementary, middle, and high schools and youth sport organizations are requiring CPR and AED certification for coaches. Sudden cardiac arrest is the cause of nearly 350,000 deaths in the U.S. each year, 7,000 of which are children. Studies show that 95 percent die without early treatment and that with immediate CPR/AED administration, survival rates double or even triple in some cases.

The new ASEP CPR/AED for Coaches course delivers that training through a course that’s specifically geared toward coaches. Developed and delivered by ASEP in conjunction with the American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI), CPR/AED for Coaches shows participants how to provide basic life support, which includes the following:

Observing universal precautions
Identifying and providing first aid for heart attack and stroke victims
Following emergency action steps:

Positioning injured and uninjured victims
Rescue breathing, chest compressions, and use of an AED
Chest compressions
Altering emergency action steps to accommodate special conditions
Aiding those who are choking

Learning key psychological and legal aspects of providing basic life support

Why adopt the ASEP CPR/AED for Coaches course?

Unlike general CPR courses offered through other providers, CPR/AED for Coaches is designed specifically for coaches working with athletes. The course uses realistic scenarios relevant to coaches to help them learn lifesaving training within the context of coaching.
The blended course format (offering part of it online) reduces the time needed to conduct the in-person portion (part B)—saving time for coaches and instructors.
The online portion of the course (part A) offers coaches flexibility, convenience, and consistency and is available at no additional charge to coaches who also take the ASEP Sport First Aid course. Coaches can also revisit the online course for up to a year to review course material.
Coaches’ course completion and certifications are automatically tracked through the ASEP National Coaches Registry found on the ASEP Web site.
The price for the practical training component (part B) is set by the instructor, which can be a new source of revenue for your organization or a way for you to offer the certification at no cost to coaches.
Organizations can order courses in bulk or have coaches purchase directly from the ASEP Web site making implementation flexible and a snap!
The ASHI certification is good for two years in comparison to one-year certifications offered by other providers, saving coaches time and money.

How to register for CPR/AED for Coaches

Designed as a blended course, CPR/AED for Coaches requires participants to complete roughly two hours of online instruction before attending a two-hour hands-on clinic demonstrating proper CPR and AED technique.

If you are a coach looking to take CPR/AED for Coaches to achieve CPR and AED certification, follow these steps:

Identify a classroom training session (part B) that you would like to attend. In most cases, individual instructors, state high school associations, schools, districts, or youth sport organizations will schedule part B sessions in advance. For a schedule of part B clinics, contact your organization or visit the ASEP Classroom Course Finder.
Contact the instructor to register for the part B session. Part B registrations are handled by the instructor or host organization, not by ASEP or Human Kinetics. Any part B registration fees are paid to the instructor or organization either in advance or on-site at the session.
Gain access to the online portion of the course (part A). You’ll do this in one of two ways: Your instructor may assign you access to the online course. Or, your instructor may require you to purchase part A from the ASEP Web site.
Take the online course (part A). Completion of part A is required before you can participate in part B. A minimum score of 80 percent is required to pass the online course. You must present a certificate of course completion for part A to your instructor before you start the part B clinic.

All course materials—including the online modules, reading material, supplemental forms and checklists, and test to assess your understanding of the course content—are provided conveniently within the course. After registering for part A, you receive instant access to the course and e-tools—you do not have to wait for materials to be shipped to you.
Attend the part B clinic. After passing part A with a minimum score of 80 percent, you attend the classroom course (part B). During the clinic, you will be assessed on your ability to perform the basic functions of CPR and AED use. You will be graded by the instructor, and upon successful demonstration of the skills, you will receive your certification card on-site. Your certification is valid for two years.

Become a CPR/AED for Coaches instructor and train your own coaches

ASEP is looking to expand its network of instructors and training centers for CPR/AED for Coaches. Adopting CPR/AED for Coaches lets you to take control of your own coach training rather than depending on outside agencies. By becoming a training center, you can easily train and certify your own coaches whenever needed and even create a new revenue stream by offering certification to members of the community.

If you are interested in adopting CPR/AED for Coaches, contact Michelle Maloney for guidelines on becoming an ASHI-certified instructor. If you are already certified through another organization such as American Red Cross or American Heart Association, a simple reciprocity arrangement allows you to start offering CPR/AED for Coaches quickly and easily. Contact Michelle Maloney for more details.

How do I get started?

Becoming a training center is easy!

Complete a training center application.
Choose your instructors and complete a new instructor application for each of them.
Have each instructor complete the online instructor course. Instructors who are not already certified instructors with another agency must also attend an instructor-led training session in order to finish the certification process. Those who are already certified instructors with American Red Cross, American Heart Association, Ellis & Associates, or National Safety Council qualify for reciprocity and do not need to attend the instructor-led session.
Purchase online courses for your coaches and begin training!

For more information on the CPR/AED for Coaches program, contact our Emergency Care Coordinator:

Michelle Maloney
800-747-4457 ext. 2522
MichelleM@hkusa.com

About ASHI

The American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) is an organization of approximately 35,000 professional safety and health educators and more than 5,500 training centers around the world. ASHI training center membership covers a range of organizations, including local emergency medical service, fire, rescue and law enforcement agencies, hospitals, universities, public school districts, community colleges, vocational schools, charitable foundations, local and federal governments, and public and private corporations and training companies. ASHI's mission is to continually improve safety and health education by promoting high standards for members, principles of sound research for curriculum development, and the professional development of safety and health instructors worldwide.