Every workplace faces a different kind of emergency. A school needs staff ready to respond to a child in distress. A medical practice needs certification that meets hospital credentialing standards. A manufacturing floor needs fast response around heavy equipment and shift work. Chicago CPR Academy builds on-site CPR, AED, and First Aid training around the realities of each industry, taught by working paramedics and firefighters, not a generic one-size-fits-all class. Select your group below to see the training built specifically for you.
Hotels and Hospitality
Hotels serve hundreds or even thousands of guests, employees and visitors, creating the possibility of medical emergencies occurring anywhere from guest rooms and restaurants to fitness centers, conference spaces and pools.
The American Heart Association reports that 66% of hospitality employees surveyed could not locate an AED at work.
Chicago CPR Academy helps hotels prepare employees to respond confidently to:
- Cardiac arrest
- Choking
- Severe bleeding
- Allergic reactions
- Falls
- Burns
- Diabetic emergencies
- Seizures
- Other medical emergencies
Training can be provided for security, front desk personnel, management, maintenance, food service employees and other hotel staff.
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Construction Companies
Construction sites contain risks that aren't typically present in an office environment, including falls, heavy equipment, electrical hazards, machinery and serious bleeding injuries.
OSHA regulations require employers to ensure prompt medical attention is available for injured employees. In workplaces where medical care is not readily accessible, appropriately trained personnel must be available to provide First Aid.
Chicago CPR Academy brings workplace CPR, AED and First Aid training directly to Chicago-area construction companies and job sites.
Training can include:
- CPR
- AED operation
- Severe bleeding control
- Tourniquet application
- Choking
- Shock
- Burns
- Medical emergencies
- Workplace injuries
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Youth Sports Organizations
When children participate in football, baseball, basketball, soccer, hockey, gymnastics, cheerleading and other sports, coaches may be among the closest adults when an emergency occurs.
Medical emergencies can include sudden cardiac arrest, choking, severe bleeding, allergic reactions and other potentially life-threatening situations.
Youth sports organizations should ensure coaches and staff know how to recognize an emergency, activate 911, begin CPR and quickly retrieve and operate an AED.
Chicago CPR Academy provides training for:
- Youth sports leagues
- Travel teams
- Sports camps
- Coaches
- Athletic trainers
- Referees
- Volunteers
- Tournament staff
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Gyms and Fitness Centers
Cardiac emergencies can happen anywhere, but fitness facilities present an especially important environment for CPR and AED preparedness because members are actively exercising and elevating their heart rates.
Illinois law requires qualifying physical fitness facilities to have at least one AED and have a trained AED user on staff during staffed business hours.
Illinois law also requires covered physical fitness centers to have at least one person on the premises during staffed hours who holds a valid CPR certification.
Chicago CPR Academy provides on-site CPR and AED certification for gyms, health clubs, CrossFit facilities, personal training studios and fitness centers throughout Chicagoland.
Training can include:
- Adult CPR
- AED operation
- Choking emergencies
- Cardiac arrest recognition
- Severe bleeding
- Medical emergencies
- Emergency Action Plan review
- AED inspection and readiness
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Park Districts, Recreation Centers
Park districts and recreation departments serve children, adults, athletes and older residents through fitness programs, sports leagues, camps, swimming programs and community events.
Illinois' Physical Fitness Facility Medical Emergency Preparedness Act applies AED requirements to qualifying physical fitness facilities operated by park districts and other local government entities.
Chicago CPR Academy provides training for:
- Recreation staff
- Camp counselors
- Coaches
- Fitness instructors
- Facility managers
- Maintenance employees
- Administrative employees
- Seasonal workers
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Dental Offices
Dental professionals must be prepared for medical emergencies that can occur unexpectedly during patient care.
Illinois dentists and dental hygienists must provide proof of current Basic Life Support certification as part of professional license renewal requirements.
Chicago CPR Academy provides BLS certification and renewal training for:
- Dentists
- Dental hygienists
- Dental assistants
- Orthodontic offices
- Oral surgery practices
- Pediatric dental practices
- Dental groups
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Corporate Offices
Cardiac arrest doesn't only happen in high-risk workplaces.
The American Heart Association reports approximately 10,000 cardiac arrests occur in U.S. workplaces every year, and research cited by the organization found that approximately half of U.S. workers couldn't locate an AED at work.
A workplace AED is most valuable when employees know where it is, how to use it and how to recognize cardiac arrest.
Chicago CPR Academy provides convenient on-site CPR, AED and First Aid training for businesses throughout Chicago and the suburbs.
Corporate training can include:
- CPR certification
- AED training
- Choking response
- First Aid
- Severe bleeding
- EpiPen administration
- Narcan awareness
- AED inspection
- Emergency Action Plan review
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Schools
CPR, AED & First Aid Training for Schools in Chicago and the Surrounding Suburbs
When a student collapses on the gym floor, a teacher chokes in the cafeteria, or a visitor goes into cardiac arrest at a Friday night game, the first few minutes matter most. Chicago CPR Academy brings hands-on CPR, AED and First Aid training directly to your school, so your staff is ready to act before paramedics arrive. We are a firefighter-owned training company and an authorized vendor for Chicago Public Schools. Our instructors are working and retired firefighters, paramedics, nurses and healthcare professionals who teach from real emergency experience, not just a textbook. Every participant can earn a same-day, two-year American Heart Association CPR & AED certification. Call (312) 626-8002 | Request on-site school trainingWhy CPR and AED Training Matters in Schools
Schools are busy places with students, staff, parents and visitors all on campus every day. Sudden cardiac arrest and choking can happen anywhere, and they are most likely during athletic events, physical education classes, practices and after-school activities. Illinois law requires secondary schools to include CPR and AED instruction in their curriculum, using nationally recognized training standards. Preparing your adults to respond, and your students to help, protects everyone on campus and supports your school's emergency planning.Who We Train
We provide on-site CPR, AED and First Aid training for:- Public, private and charter schools
- Preschools, daycares and after-school programs
- Teachers and administrators
- Coaches and athletic departments
- School nurses and health staff
- Security personnel
- Maintenance and facilities staff
- Universities and colleges
Training Built Around Your School
Teacher and Staff CPR Training
Give your teachers and administrators the skills and confidence to respond to a cardiac emergency. Our AHA-approved courses cover adult, child and infant CPR, AED use and choking relief, so your staff is prepared no matter which age group they work with.Student CPR and AED Training
Teaching students CPR builds a culture of safety on campus. Our student programs are age-appropriate and hands-on, teaching the fundamentals of CPR and how to respond in an emergency. Students leave with skills they can use at school, at home and in the community.Cardiac Emergency Response Plan Support
Training works best when it is part of a plan. We can incorporate our courses into your school's Cardiac Emergency Response Plan, so staff know where AEDs are located, who responds, and exactly what to do in the first minutes of a cardiac emergency.Flexible Scheduling That Respects the School Day
We understand how tight school schedules are. We come to you and can train during staff in-service days, before or after school, or whenever works best, keeping disruption to classes to a minimum. We bring all the equipment, including manikins and AED trainers.What Participants Learn
Our CPR and AED courses are hands-on, so every participant practices the skills instead of just watching. Staff learn to:- Recognize when someone needs CPR and understand the Chain of Survival
- Perform high-quality CPR on adults, children and infants
- Give effective breaths using mouth-to-mouth or a mask
- Use an AED on adults and children
- Work as a team during a resuscitation
- Help a choking adult, child or infant
Certification Options for Schools
- CPR & AED: American Heart Association certification, valid for two years and issued the same day
- First Aid, CPR & AED: a complete package for teachers, coaches and after-school staff
- BLS for Healthcare Providers: for school nurses and health professionals
- American Red Cross courses: available if your district or program prefers them
Benefits for Your School
- Faster, more confident response: staff who have practiced the skills are far more ready to act in an emergency
- Nationally recognized credentials: participants receive certification from the American Heart Association
- A safer school community: trained teachers, coaches and students make the whole campus, and the surrounding community, safer
- Simple logistics: one on-site session can train an entire staff, with same-day certification
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Healthcare Providers
Healthcare employees can encounter cardiac arrest, respiratory emergencies, choking, allergic reactions and other serious medical emergencies during routine patient care.
Whether you’re a nurse, physician, EMT, paramedic, respiratory therapist, dentist, dental hygienist, physical therapist, medical assistant, nursing student, or other healthcare professional, our BLS courses provide the hands-on training and certification required by employers, hospitals, and healthcare programs.Chicago CPR Academy provides BLS and CPR training for:
- Medical offices
- Urgent care centers
- Physical therapy clinics
- Chiropractic offices
- Outpatient facilities
- Specialty practices
- Home healthcare organizations
- Medical groups
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Manufacturers
Manufacturing facilities and warehouses can expose employees to machinery, forklifts, falls, cuts, crushing injuries, burns and medical emergencies.
Illinois private-industry employers reported approximately 91,600 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2024, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Having trained employees available can help bridge the critical time between an injury occurring and professional EMS arriving.
Chicago CPR Academy provides on-site workplace safety training for:
- Manufacturing plants
- Warehouses
- Distribution centers
- Industrial facilities
- Logistics companies
- Production facilities
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