CUEMS is dedicated to providing educational programs to the Cornell and Ithaca communities. We offer a number of classes through the American Safety and Health Institute, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid. In addition to these classes, we also offer a number of safety presentations to the community, including recognition of medical emergencies, activation of emergency medical services, and alcohol awareness.
Each year, we teach dozens of classes to the community and certify hundreds of students, faculty, and staff in the skills of CPR and first aid. We frequently participate in fraternity risk mitigation training and resident advisor emergency situation training panels.
As a member of the National Collegiate Emergency Medical Service Foundation (NCEMSF), CUEMS participates in National Collegiate EMS Week each November by hosting a number of EMS-related events and training sessions across campus. In the span of one week, we host numerous walk-in Hands-Only CPR courses, provide information on our services, host EMS trivia events and vehicle demonstrations, and distribute safety materials.
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CUEMS is proud to offer CPR and first aid certification through the American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI). We changed our certification provider in 2018 to ensure that we may continue to provide these classes without charge to the Cornell Community. CUEMS offers several levels of certification detailed below. All classes are taught by CUEMS members who are certified ASHI instructors; class offerings are subject to instructor availability. Please note that weekday classes are generally offered in the evening hours, while weekend classes are generally offered in the morning or early afternoon hours.
To request a CPR or first aid class for a group or individual, please click on the link to complete the form, and our Community Education Officer will contact you shortly to confirm your request. We are more than happy to schedule a class as much as several months in advance, but ask that no class be requested within two weeks of the preferred start date.
ASHI CPR and AED
This course is designed specifically for individuals who are not healthcare providers or professional rescuers but who wish to be certified in CPR and the use of an AED. The ASHI CPR and AED course is an excellent choice for training in both community and workplace settings, and conforms to the 2015 AHA Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC, and the 2015 AHA and ARC Guidelines Update for First Aid. This extremely flexible program will help prepare individuals to respond to sudden cardiac arrest and choking incidents. Optional child and infant modules are available upon request.
This course includes a practical skills component and examination; students must perform skills competently without assistance. An optional written evaluation is available when required to meet organizational, local or state regulation. Successful completion of the course will result in a certification valid for a period of two years.
Please expect this course to last approximately two to three hours.
ASHI Basic First Aid
This course is intended for individuals who are not healthcare providers or professional rescuers but desire, or are required, to be certified in basic emergency medical care. This course helps students develop basic first aid knowledge, skills, and the confidence to respond. This first aid training program is an excellent choice for both the community and workplace setting, and conforms to the 2015 AHA and ARC Guidelines Update for First Aid.
This course includes a practical skills component and examination; students must perform skills competently without assistance. An optional written evaluation is available when required to meet organizational, local or state regulation. Successful completion of the course will result in a certification valid for a period of two years.
Please expect this course to last approximately two to three hours.
ASHI CPR, AED, and First Aid Combo
This course is a combination of the above two courses. Please expect this course to last approximately four to five hours.
For more information on our community education initiatives, please contact the Community Education Officer.