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First Aid News is a newsletter from the National Safety Council exclusively for NSC First Aid safety professionals. Here you’ll find the latest updates on NSC training, links to important first aid news and new opportunities for you to consider. Our goal is to build an ongoing conversation to help you save lives.
Every quarter, NSC brings instructors and training centers together for a 45-minute webinar designed to keep you informed and connected with the First Aid team.
● Get updates on tools and resources
● Learn best practices from experts
● Ask questions and share feedback
Access past recordings anytime through the Instructor Portal, and get the presentation slides from the June 26 webinar here.
The transition to the 9th Edition of NSC First Aid training is here. On Aug. 3, NSC released the Workplace First Aid, CPR & AED 9th Edition Transition Kit. This kit provides all current NSC First Aid, CPR & AED instructors with everything needed to move from the 8th Edition to the new 9th Edition program.
The Transition Kit is designed to help instructors confidently adopt the updated curriculum, teaching resources and learner materials while ensuring a smooth transition to the workplace-focused content and delivery approach.
To update your Instructor Authorization to 9th Edition status you must successfully complete the First Aid CPR & AED Workplace Instructor Transition eLearning Course. Completion of this course is required before you can purchase 9th Edition materials.
For instructors who prefer a hard copy reference, the printed First Aid CPR & AED Workplace Instructor Manual 9th Edition will be available after Sept. 1, 2026.
Get the launch schedule and pricing for all other NSC First Aid courses.
With the release of NSC First Aid 9th Edition programs, instructors now have two distinct course options designed to meet the needs of different audiences. Understanding the purpose of each course will help you choose the best training solution for your learners.
As part of the National Safety Council’s ongoing commitment to workplace safety, NSC has introduced a stronger workplace focus in its primary 9th Edition first aid course.
The Workplace First Aid CPR & AED course incorporates realistic workplace scenarios and emphasizes hazard awareness, injury prevention and emergency response in occupational settings. It is designed to support organizations that are building and reinforcing a strong safety culture.
By adopting the Workplace First aid CPR & AED 9th Edition program, instructors receive the materials, videos and guidance needed to teach:
● Workplace First Aid CPR & AED
● Workplace First Aid
● Workplace CPR & AED
Instructors may issue Adult First Aid CPR & AED certificates upon successful course completion. Additionally, instructors who use the optional Child and Infant CPR/AED materials may issue First Aid, Adult, Child & Infant CPR/AED Certificates. Please note that the Workplace course does not include child- and infant-focused first aid content.
NSC also recognizes that many instructors teach in community-based environments where learners need training focused on providing care for adults, children and infants. To support these audiences, NSC developed the First Aid CPR & AED: Adult, Child & Infant course. This course features community-based illustrations and scenarios, making it ideal for childcare providers, schools, community organizations and other public training environments.
Two participant workbook options will be available:
● First Aid CPR & AED: Adult, Child & Infant
● First Aid CPR & AED: Child & Infant
This course is the recommended path for current Pediatric First Aid instructors. Instructors adopting this course will have the resources necessary to teach and issue certificates for:
● Adult, Child & Infant (Pediatric) First Aid, CPR & AED
● Child & Infant (Pediatric) First Aid, CPR & AED
● Adult, Child & Infant (Pediatric) CPR & AED
● Adult, Child & Infant (Pediatric) First Aid
● Child & Infant (Pediatric) First Aid
● Adult First Aid, CPR & AED
The decision comes down to your learners:
● Workplace audiences: Choose Workplace First Aid CPR & AED
● Community, childcare and pediatric-focused audiences: Choose First Aid CPR & AED Adult, Child & Infant
Both courses provide high-quality instructional resources and certification options instructors expect from NSC while allowing you to better align training with your audience’s needs.
Did you know that many of the answers and resources you need are available anytime through the NSC First Aid Instructor Portal? Designed exclusively for NSC instructors, the portal serves as a central resource hub for course updates, instructor tools and important training information.
Getting started is simple. Visit nsc.org and click “Sign In” in the upper-righthand corner of the homepage. Instructors with current NSC credentials can access valuable First Aid program resources and updates.
The Instructor Portal includes a wide range of tools and information, including:
● Current First Aid newsletter
● Digital Certificate Platform instructions & access links
● Instructor materials
● Frequently Asked Questions
● Compliance checklists
● All 9th Edition update information
● Skills performance checklists
As NSC programs continue to evolve, the Instructor Portal is often the fastest way to find the latest information, documents and announcements. Before calling or emailing NSC, we encourage instructors to check the portal first to see if the information they need is already available.
Make the Instructor Portal part of your regular routine and stay informed on course updates, certification resources and instructional best practices – all in one convenient location.
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