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EMS: Approved CPR and Automatic External Defibrillator Classes and Providers

Find an approved class and provider for CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), automated external defibrillation (AED), and/or basic life support certifications.

Approved CPR classes

Wisconsin EMS (Emergency Medical Services) has approved certain classes for:

  • Emergency medical responders.
  • Emergency medical technicians.
  • Paramedics.
  • Other health care providers working as legal crew members of an ambulance.

Approved classes include:

Approved CPR class providers

EMS has a list of approved CPR class providers. A licensing board may require a specific CPR course(s) for each license level. Contact the Department of Safety and Professional Services for more information.

These are EMS-approved providers:

  • American Heart Association
  • American Red Cross
  • American Safety and Health Institute (includes Medic First Aid)
  • American Care and Safety Institute
  • Emergency University (CPR pro course)
  • EMS Safety Services
  • National Safety Council
  • ProTrainings, LLC
  • T-E-A-M CPR and AED

Any class from the list of EMS-approved providers may fulfill the CPR and AED training objectives. These objectives apply to people who are required to be up to date with CPR and AED for their license or certification. The class must have:

  • Instruction of CPR.
  • Instruction in the use of AED.
  • Verified course completion through a certificate or completion card.
  • Certification that doesn’t last more than two years.
Last revised June 19, 2023