STATE DIRECTORY
Find CPR certification classes in Colorado. New classes are added regularly.
CERTIFICATION TYPES
ABOUT
Whether you need CPR certification for your job, to meet school requirements, or for personal preparedness, Colorado has accredited training centers offering American Red Cross, American Heart Association, and ASHI classes. Most classes include hands-on skills practice and take between 2–6 hours to complete. Certifications are typically valid for two years.
STATE LAW
Colorado requires at least one staff member certified in First Aid and CPR to be present during all school hours, field trips, athletic events, and after-school activities. Childcare providers must obtain Adult, Child, and Infant CPR, AED, and First Aid certification with hands-on skill evaluation within 30 days of employment. Notably, all actively licensed chiropractors in Colorado must maintain Health Provider Level CPR certification. EMS professionals require Healthcare Provider BLS certification. Both AHA and Red Cross certifications are accepted, with standard two-year renewal periods.
WHO NEEDS CPR CERTIFICATION?
ACCEPTED CERTIFICATION BODIES
NOTABLE REGULATIONS
The Colorado Department of Education requires at least one staff member trained in First Aid and CPR during all school hours, field trips, and athletic events. Childcare providers must obtain CPR/AED/First Aid certification within 30 days of employment or before first licensing visit. All actively licensed chiropractors must maintain Health Provider Level CPR. EMS professionals require Healthcare Provider BLS.
