ASHI is committed to the highest levels of excellence in both our materials and their delivery.  Quality Assurance is a critical element that imbues every aspect of our operations.  Our programs, corporate staff, Training Centers, and Instructors are all held to rigorous standards.  For more detailed information, visit the following links:

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Training Center Administrative Manual (PDF)

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Complaint Review Process

ASHI Training Programs adhere to the most up-to-date medical guidelines published by nationally recognized authorities. When possible, ASHI representatives participate in the guidelines development process and revise training programs to meet those guidelines.

ASHI programs have been reviewed by and/or satisfy the requirements of the Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (DOL/OSHA), Department of Homeland Security, and United States Coast Guard (DHS/USCG). ASHI programs are also recognized, endorsed, accepted or approved by state regulatory agencies, including those licensing 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 is a member of the National First Aid Science Advisory Board.
• ASHI was a participant in the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) 2005 International Conference on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science (ECC) with Treatment Recommendations.
• ASHI is a member of ASTM International, a voluntary standards development organization.
• All professional-level programs are approved by the Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Services (CECBEMS), the national accrediting body for EMS continuing education courses and providers.
• All ASHI programs are evidence-based. All programs covering emergency cardiovascular care follow the 2005 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care.
  

Affiliation with an ASHI Training Center is a requirement for authorization as an Instructor.  ASHI Instructor authorization lasts for a period of two years.  Applications for authorization must be submitted to ASHI by the Director of the Training Center.

There are two methods of achieving authorization:

1. Successful completion of an appropriate ASHI Instructor Development Course.

2. Through reciprocity, i.e., holding current Instructor credentials with another nationally recognized and reputable organization or equivalent.

ASHI has thirteen Instructor categories; each authorized to certify providers in specific ASHI brand programs. 

Learn more about ASHI Instructor categories