CPR, AED & FIRST AID TRAINING TAUGHT BY FIRST RESPONDERS

CPR, BLS, and first aid certification delivered by active first responders, EMS professionals, and healthcare providers. Serving Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and beyond.

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Inc 500 Company | Voted a Top CPR Industry Leader by the Citizens CPR Foundation

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AHA Authorized Training Site

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American Red Cross Authorized

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PA DOH-Certified Instructors

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OSHA Compliant

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Our Classes

Hands-On Training for Workplaces, Healthcare Teams & First Responders

From BLS certification for clinical staff to CPR and first aid for the general public, Tri-State Training delivers nationally recognized courses designed for the people taking them. Get certified through Tri-State, the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, and other accredited programs. Every class is taught by an active first responder, EMS professional, or healthcare provider, with eCard certifications within 24-hours.

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BLS Provider

For healthcare professionals, nurses, EMTs, and clinical staff


  • Adult, child, and infant CPR
  • Bag-mask ventilation and team dynamics
  • AED use and choking response





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CPR, AED & First Aid

For workplaces, schools, parents, and the general public


  • Adult, child, and infant CPR
  • AED operation for all age groups
  • Basic first aid and choking relief




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CPR Instructor Training

For experienced providers ready to teach the next generation of responders


  • Get certified to teach as a Tri-State Training, AHA, or ARC instructor
  • Full instructor support and materials
  • Issue cards through the Tri-State Training Site


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Fire Safety & Extinguisher Training

For businesses, facilities, and industrial workplaces


  • Fire prevention and risk reduction
  • Hands-on extinguisher use
  • Emergency evacuation planning




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Custom Health & Safety Programs

For workplaces, schools, parents, and the general public


  • Adult, child, and infant CPR
  • AED operation for all age groups
  • Basic first aid and choking relief




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Renewal

Courses

For previously certified healthcare professionals and responders renewing active credentials


  • BLS, CPR, and First Aid recertification
  • Shorter class format
  • Card reissued within 24 hours



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Our Services

Equipment, Services & Instructor Support

Training is just the start. We help organizations across the nation stay compliant, stocked, and ready year-round. From AED management and equipment inspections to medical supplies, custom training, and instructor support.

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AED Sales, Maintenance, & Monitoring

From selecting the right AED to tracking battery and pad expiration, we keep your life-saving equipment compliant and ready. Sales, service, and full management for workplaces, schools, and facilities.

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Eyewash Station & First Aid Kit Inspections

OSHA-compliant onsite inspections of eyewash stations and first aid kits. We check for expired items, proper signage, accessibility, and operational readiness, so your facility stays inspection-ready year-round.

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Medical Supplies & Delivery

First aid kits, AEDs, medical supplies, PPE, and instructor equipment. Personal delivery guaranteed within 25 miles of Folsom, PA. Nationwide shipping available.

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Custom On-Site Training Programs

Industry-specific health and safety programs designed by a PA DOH-certified EMS Instructor. PA Keys credit available for qualifying education professionals.

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Instructor Alignment

Independent CPR instructors: join the Tri-State Training Site to issue AHA, Red Cross, or Tri-State-certified cards, access full instructor support, and scale your training program without the retail price tag.

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Our Locations

Six Locations Serving the Tri-State Region & Beyond

Headquartered in Folsom, Pennsylvania, with five additional training locations across the region. Don't see your area? We travel nationwide for group training engagements.

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Folsom, PA

228 Ridley Ave, Folsom, PA

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Allentown, PA

6201 Hamilton Blvd, Suite 201, Allentown, PA

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Doylestown, PA

39 Iron Hill Rd, Suite 17, New Britain, PA

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King of Prussia, PA

424 W. 4th Street, Suite 4, King of Prussia, PA

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Langhorne, PA

760 Woodbourne Rd, Suite D, Langhorne, PA

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Marlton, NJ

104 Centre Blvd, Evesham, NJ

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Why Tri-State

Real-World Experience. Real-World Training.

Every Tri-State instructor is an active first responder, EMS professional, or healthcare provider. That means you're learning from people who've used these skills in the field, not just taught them in a classroom.

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Taught by First Responders

Every instructor is an active first responder or healthcare provider with real field experience.

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Flexible

Scheduling

Six locations serving the tri-state area and beyond, plus on-site training at your facility.

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Certification Issued Within 24 Hours

eCards issued within 24 hours of the class. No waiting for cards in the mail.



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Built for Your Industry

Healthcare, education, corporate, childcare, and industrial. Every class is tailored to the group.

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What Clients Say

Trusted by Healthcare Teams, Schools & Businesses Across the Region

"Class was great! The instructor added her own little twist of humor which was pleasant. Very informative and would definitely recommend them to others."

Fallon G.

"Really great class! The instructor was super nice and hospitable. He had a lot of experience and knowledge to share. He also did a great job giving us instructions and teaching the call. Very informative."

Danitra M.

"Tom was amazing! He has a great sense of humor and is amazing at keeping everyone engaged through his course. It wasn't too long but still very informative. He kept the entire class engaged. I am confident in my abilities to administer CPR and AID as well as proper first aid after my course with Tom."

Emma F.

"Kim and Tom were amazing. I had never had a class that not only taught the skills needed but also taught real world information and examples. The best class I have had in this over the years."

Lauren L.

"Adia was wonderful! She kept everyone engaged. She was very informative. Looking forward to seeing her back in two years."

Colleen S.

"Kim and AnnMarie were great. Passionate about the course which helped to understand and retain the material. Very helpful during the hands on activities."

Anthony T.

"This skills program made me feel more confident in being a trained responder. My instructor was Adia and she was amazing and very knowledgeable. I will definitely use this program again in 2 years to renew my certification."

Taylor S.

"Tom came to our school to teach us the cpr/first aid/fire safety course. He was very informative and detailed while keeping us feeling comfortable with what we were learning while taking in all of this information and hands on training. I left the training feeling confident that in case of an emergency, I’d feel prepared to help. It was a great course/experience."

Lori D.

"Alexis was Great. She was the instructor for our fire and safety course. Alexis was very informative, intelligent,and knowledgeable. It was a pleasure to have her as our instructor."

Elijah W.

"I honestly didn’t expect fire safety training to be this fun, but wow what an experience! The trainer had us laughing while teaching life saving skills, which is not an easy balance to pull off. If you want training that’s memorable, entertaining, and incredibly effective, this is the trainer you need. Fire safety has never been this fun or this unforgettable."

Tatyana R.

"Adia did amazing with our team! She kept a solid pace that kept everyone engaged but still got through all of the content verifying that everyone’s questions were answered and are confident."

Ashlyn P.

"The CPR and Fire Protection training was excellent! The instructor made the lesson very easy to follow and understand, even for beginners. The training covered critical, life-saving knowledge that everyone should know. It was clear, hands-on, and focused on real-world situations. I left feeling confident and prepared to respond in an emergency. Highly recommend this course for anyone looking to learn essential safety and emergency response skills."

Domoniq S.

"Tom & Adia were Amazing Presenters and Instructors. I learned a lot and feel even more confident as a front line defender should the need arise."

Antwanette B.

"Adia and Jim made an amazing team and we really enjoyed them. I've done these for years and this was the first time I wasn't yawning and bored listening to the same information."

Krista G.

"Great class, well presented and excellent examples and statistics about real life issues. I’ll take it here again when I need to."

Terry D.

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About Tri-State

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Quality Education That Saves Lives

Tri-State Training and Safety Consulting was built on a simple idea: real-world experience makes the best teachers. Founded by Kevin Kerns, our team comes from emergency response and medical backgrounds, bringing hands-on knowledge directly into every classroom. We believe training should be both professional and approachable, in a relaxed atmosphere where questions are welcomed and engagement is real.


For 15+ years, we've been the Philadelphia region's most recognized training and safety organization. We've been named #1 by Delco Times and Delco News Network for 13 consecutive years, featured in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program, and recognized by Inc. 5000, Civic 50, 40 Under 40, and Philadelphia 100.

Ready to Get Certified?

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