Dual Certification: CPR & Active Shooter Response Training

Equip yourself or your team with the ultimate life-saving toolkit. Blended CPR/AED with first-aid and tactical active violence response training workplaces, schools, and healthcare providers.

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Why the traditional CPR isn't enough anymore

In a crisis, every second counts. Traditional CPR training prepares you for cardiac events, but the modern world can be more complex requiring preparedness for external threats. Our integrated course bridges the gap between medical emergency response and tactical safety, giving you or your team the confidence to survive and save lives in more scenarios.

What You’ll Learn: Comprehensive Dual-Curriculum

  • Section A: CPR/AED with First Aid Certification

    • Adult, Child, and Infant CPR techniques.

    • How to properly operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

    • Choking relief and basic first aid for trauma.

  • Section B: Active Shooter & Threat Response

    • The "Run, Hide, Fight" framework adapted for your specific Routine.

    • Improvised Trauma Care: Using tourniquets and pressure dressings (Stop the Bleed principles).

    • De-escalation tactics and situational awareness indicators.

Certifications Tailored for a variety of situations

  • You and Your Family: Protect yourself, Protect family when they are with you, have them come in for a class to know what to do when you are not there.

  • Corporate Offices: Protect your staff, meet OSHA compliance, and satisfy corporate wellness/safety mandates.

  • Schools & Daycares: Specialized active threat response for educators combined with pediatric CPR.

  • Healthcare & Security: High-level training for frontline workers who are most at risk.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is this course OSHA compliant?

Y: Yes, credits can be used for open OSHA credits (paperwork by request).

Q: Do we get two separate certificates or one joint certification?

A: Two, one for American Red Cross and one for AVIRT .

Q: Can this training be conducted on-site at our facility?

A: Yes, we offer on-site CPR and Active Shooter Training in Minneapolis & St. Paul area.

Q: Do I need to be in great physical shape for this?

A: No. This class focuses on mental clarity, environmental control, and simple movements. It is designed for everyday citizens of all physical capabilities.

Q: Are there live weapons used in the class?

A: No live firearms or ammunition are ever brought into the classroom. We use inert, non-lethal training replicas to practice physical skills safely.

Q: Can I bring my teenage children?

A: Yes. The situational awareness skills taught in AVIRT are highly valuable for high school and college students. (Specify age limits, e.g., ages 14+).

Q: How long is this class and what does it cost?

A: This comprehensive class is about 7 hours to complete both sections for $130.00

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