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Arizona's Trusted
CPR Training Experts

For over 15 years, Start CPR 1st has been helping Arizona businesses, schools, healthcare facilities, warehouses, and organizations build teams that are ready to respond when it matters most.

Phoenix Metro
Onsite Training, Every Week
Our Story

We Can Show You How

Start CPR 1st was founded on a simple belief: life-saving skills should be accessible to everyone, not just healthcare professionals. We built our company around making CPR and First Aid training convenient, affordable, and genuinely effective — and we've certified more than 15,000 students across the Phoenix Metro area since opening our doors.

We're based in Scottsdale, Arizona, and we serve businesses, schools, warehouses, medical offices, and community organizations across all of Maricopa County. Whether you need a few individuals certified or a team of 60 trained at your warehouse, we make it happen — at your location, on your schedule.

"Over 15,000 students certified across the Phoenix Metro area."
Scottsdale, Arizona
Why Start CPR 1st

What Sets Us Apart

Certified by the Best
We are authorized instructors for the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) — two of the most widely recognized certification bodies in the country. Your team's certifications are valid nationwide.
We Come to You
Our onsite training program eliminates the hassle of getting your whole team to a training facility. We bring certified instructors, manikins, AED trainers, and all supplies directly to your location. No travel fees within our standard Scottsdale/Phoenix service area — travel fees may apply for locations outside our standard radius.
Same-Day Certification
No waiting weeks for a card in the mail. When your team completes training, they walk out with their certification that same day.
Flexible Formats
Traditional in-person classroom, blended online + skills session, or fully onsite at your facility — we work around your team's schedule, not the other way around.
15+ Years Serving Arizona
We've been training Arizona's workforce since our founding. Our 5.0 Yelp rating and 48+ reviews reflect the trust businesses and individuals across the Valley place in us.
Official Standards

Authorized Training Provider

AHA
American Heart Association
Nationally recognized curriculum designed specifically for healthcare professionals, emergency medical teams, and corporate compliance standards.
ASHI
American Safety & Health Institute
Flexible, real-world workplace environment safety training setups optimized for warehouses, industrial spaces, and school staff.
SC1ST
Start CPR 1st
Company Certification matching internal standards and safety parameters customized directly to your business operational goals.
Service Area

Proudly Serving Maricopa County

We provide onsite training throughout the Phoenix Metropolitan area including:

Scottsdale Phoenix Tempe Mesa Chandler Gilbert Glendale Peoria Surprise Avondale Goodyear Queen Creek Fountain Hills
*Travel fees may apply for locations outside our standard service radius. Contact us to confirm.
AHA Certified
ASHI Certified
Same-Day Cards
Onsite Training
15+ Years Active