CPR and First Aid
COE CPR and First Aid
COE will schedule between two and four first aid and CPR combo classes each semester that register directly with COE. They still require the Part 1 videos to be completed prior to attending the class.
The expectations below will go into effect for the Fall 2026 semester.
Please get your certification by then
Submit it on the form linked below
Maintain what you have (put a calendar reminder before your current certification lapses)!
First Aid and CPR are required as minimum certifications for instructing at COE.
- It is expected that you will complete a certification in your first two semesters teaching
- It is your responsibility to recertify before your certification expiration dates
- Certifications through courses at CU are valid for 2 years from the date of completion. Check your card to verify expiration dates
- Certification is required to be paid higher than a level 1 instructor for the PE Instructor pay scale
- We will check certification submissions to verify that you are current
- You could move down in pay scale if your certification is not current
- Higher level certifications can cover this requirement (WFR, WFA, EMT, etc.)
- Certification must include CPR and indicate that on your card
If you are unable to fulfill these requirements for any reason or have questions, please reach out to your coordinator.
→ Submit your Certification ←
Already certified? Submit your certification card(s) through this form.
- Have a digital image of your certification ready to submit
- If you cannot find your card, please reach out to your certifying body for a new card
- If you were certified for First Aid and CPR through Cornell, please find the date of your course and reach out to krb233@cornell.edu
- If you took a WFA or WFR course through Cornell, please find the dates of your course and reach out to coed@cornell.edu
Sign up: First Aid and CPR
Cornell offers multiple sessions of First Aid and CPR each semester free of charge to you as part of the Cornell community.
Signing up for FIRST AID.
- Log into Workday
- Search for and Sign up for EHS 5360 - First Aid Part 1 (maximum 20 people per session)
- You will be given access to self guided videos AFTER signing up
- HSI First Aid Video access from will be sent to your Cornell email address
- This course is sometimes not available to sign up for in Workday, because it is full. You will need to check back again periodically to sign up when it becomes available
- Complete Part 1 as soon as you have access to the videos
- After you have signed up for Part 1, you will be able to see and sign up for Part 2
- Sign up for EHS 5360 - First Aid Part 2
- Dates for Part 2 are not visible until you have completed Part 1
- It may take a day or two for your access to be approved
- Sign up for EHS 5360 - First Aid Part 2
- You will receive a certification by email after the course is completed.
Signing up for CPR.
- Log into Workday
- Search for and Sign up for EHS 5350 - AED/CPR
- You will receive a physical card after the course
Other Certification sources
You are welcome to pursue your certification through another training. Here are some things to keep in mind:
- Certification should include an in person portion. Online only certificates are a last resort.
- You will not be reimbursed for a certification acquired on your own. Some courses have a bonus for higher level certifications.