Who It's For
Designed for non-EMS responders including government, corporate, industry, lifeguards, security personnel, law enforcement, corrections personnel, and others who need advanced first aid certification.
ASHI Advanced Training Program
Advanced
First Aid
ASHI Advanced First Aid is designed for non-EMS responders who need higher-level emergency care knowledge and practical scenario-based skills for real-world response situations.
Up to 2-Year Certification
17-Hour Initial Class
Written + Skills Evaluation
Quick Course Facts
What to know before registering for ASHI Advanced First Aid.
Certification Period
Recognized certification period is up to 2 years.
Time to Complete
Initial class is 17 hours. Renewal course is 7 hours.
Completion Requirements
Written exam and scenario-based performance evaluation are both required.
Choose Your Training Format
Select the training path that best fits your role and response needs.
Most Common
Initial Certification
Full-length advanced first aid training with classroom instruction, hands-on learning, and scenario-based team response evaluation.
- Strong fit for new advanced first aid students
- Includes trauma and medical patient management
- Great for organized responder groups and workplace teams
Renewal Option
Renewal Course
Refresher training for students who already meet the course prerequisites and need renewal-level advanced first aid instruction.
- For students with the proper prerequisite background
- Shorter course path than the initial certification
- Good for returning responders and trained personnel
Upcoming Advanced First Aid Classes
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Course Schedule
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Course Details
What This Course Covers
ASHI Advanced First Aid prepares non-EMS responders to lead in emergency situations through structured patient assessment, trauma and medical care, and scenario-based team response.
Prerequisite
Current, valid professional-level BLS certification is required
Ratio
10:1 student-to-instructor ratio, with 6:1 recommended
Evaluation
Lead responder scenario-based trauma and medical patient assessment/management
Materials
Digital Resource Kit and Emergency Responder student materials
Why It Matters
Higher-Level Care for Serious Response Roles
This course is built for responders who need more than basic first aid. It develops stronger assessment, care, and decision-making skills for environments where emergencies may be more serious or complex.
Best For
Security, law enforcement, corrections, lifeguards, industry, and organized responder teams
Focus
Leadership, patient assessment, trauma care, medical emergencies, and triage
Optional Topics
Blood pressure monitoring, airway adjuncts, suctioning, oxygen therapy, and WMD awareness
What You’ll Learn
Major topics covered in ASHI Advanced First Aid training.
Responder Foundations
- Introduction to the EMS system
- Role of the emergency responder
- Legal and ethical principles of emergency care
- Wellness and safety of the first responder
- Introduction to anatomy
Assessment & Airway
- Principles of lifting, moving, and positioning
- Airway management and rescue breathing
- Principles of assessment
- Patient assessment and team response
Trauma & Medical Care
- Caring for medical emergencies
- Caring for soft tissue injuries and shock
- Caring for muscle and bone injuries
- Caring for injuries to the head and spine
Special Situations
- Multiple-casualty incidents and principles of triage
- Childbirth
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Airway adjuncts, suctioning, and oxygen therapy
- Weapons of mass destruction and terrorist threat awareness
Common Questions
Quick answers for students and organizations considering ASHI Advanced First Aid training.
Who is this class designed for?
This course is designed for non-EMS responders including corporate,
industry, security, law enforcement, corrections, lifeguards, and others
who need advanced first aid certification.
Do I need anything before taking this class?
Yes. Students must have a current, valid professional-level BLS certification.
How long is certification valid?
Recognized certification is valid for up to 2 years.
How is the course completed successfully?
Students must pass a written exam and complete the required performance evaluation
while acting as the lead responder in trauma and medical assessment scenarios.