ASHI’s mission is to continually improve safety and health education by promoting high standards for members, principles of sound research for curriculum development and the professional development of safety and health Instructors worldwide.


Benefits of Training with ASHI Programs

Administrative Advantages

•Eliminate additional administrative costs by keeping student rosters on file at your Training Center.
•No annual training center fees or dues.
•No geographic boundaries or chapters.
•Receive student completion cards in advance of class.
•Library your student books.
•Instructors only required to teach one class per year.
•Two-year CPR certification.
•10:1 Instructor-to-student ratio for CPR and ACLS programs.

National Recognition

ASHI works on a regular basis with federal and state authorities to ensure regulatory compliance. ASHI programs have been reviewed, accepted, approved or have satisfied the requirements of numerous state and federal agencies, which include:

•National Registry of EMTs
•Department of Labor/Occupational Safety and Health Administration
•Department of Homeland Security/United States Coast Guard
•Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)
•CECBEMS (Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Services)

Quality Assurance

ASHI is proud to offer outstanding quality assurance through our Instructor-based Training Center Administration Manual (TCAM). This is a solid program consisting of four components—approval, authorization, certification and discipline.

Member Benefits

•Each Training Center receives our quarterly Training Links newsletter. It provides articles and tips to help you increase public awareness and successfully market your business.
•Free on-line marketing materials are available, including press releases, business card templates and more.
•ASHI’s Affinity programs provide three levels of benefits to support the growth initiatives of our Training Centers. Discounted pricing, along with business support services and other benefits, add more profitability and value to our Training Centers.
•Outstanding membership support through our customer service team and ASHI’s Instructor network.
•Training materials designed to be Instructor-based as opposed to video-based, allowing
Instructors increased flexibility and creativity in the classroom.

ASHI Program Recognition and Accreditation

Regulatory Environment

ASHI works on a regular and ongoing basis with federal, state, and local authorities to ensure regulatory compliance. ASHI programs have been reviewed by and/or satisfy the requirements of the Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (DOL/OSHA) and Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard (DHS/USCG). ASHI programs are also recognized, endorsed, accepted or approved by state regulatory agencies, includes those liscensing Emergency Medical Services, child care, education, public health, labor and others. Additionally, ASHI programs have been found acceptable for meeting requirements established by a wide variety of professional associations, councils, academies and boards.

ASHI programs are used by a wide variety of companies, non-profit organizations, state, county and local government agencies. These organizations rely on our quality and cost effective training programs to create a safer work environment for their employees and constituents. Below is a small list of our very prestigious cliental.

Governmental Agencies

Florida Highway Patrol Academy, Tallahassee FL
Florida Dept of Environmental Protection, Tallahassee FL
Florida Dept. of Health and Safety, Tallahassee FL
Florida Dept. of Transportation, Chipley FL
Louisiana Dept. of Transportation, Baton Rouge LA
New York Police Dept. Emergency Medical Program, New York NY
New York State Unified Court, Saratoga Springs NY
U.S. Coast Guard, Petaluma CA
U.S. Customs & Border Patrol, Washington DC
U.S. Federal Aviation Marshal Service, Atlantic City NJ
U.S. Forest Service, Descanso CA
U.S. Dept of State, Washington DC

Correctional Institutions

Arizona Dept. of Juvenile Corrections, Phoenix AZ
California Dept.of Corrections, Sacramento CA
Indiana Dept. of Corrections, New Castle IN
Indiana Dept. of Juvenile Corrections, Fort Wayne IN
New York Dept. of Corrections, Albany NY
Ohio Department of Youth, Delaware OH
Ohio Dept. of Corrections, Orient OH
Oklahoma Dept of Corrections, Stillwater OK
Pennsylvia Dept. of Corrections, Elizabethtown PA

AED Manufacturers

Cardiac Science Corporation, Bothell WA
Defibtech, Guilford CT
Medtronic, Washington DC
Philips Medical Systems, Lakeville MN

First Aid Kit Manufacturers

Cintas, Hanover MD
North Safety Products, Cranston RI
Pac-Kit Safety Equipment, South Norwalk CT
Swift First Aid, Santa Clarita CA
Textilease Medique, Wood Dale IL
Top Safety Products, Branchburg NJ
Zee Medica,l Irvine CA

Business and Industry

ASPCA, New York NY
Banner Health Arizona, Phoenix AZ
Boyd Gaming, Las Vegas NV
Duke Energy, Mount Holly NC
Florida Power, Lake Wales FL
Mayo Clinic Hospital, Phoenix AZ
Suquamish Clearwater Casino, Suquamish WA

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