We teach instructor led certification courses and hands on training in life saving skills for Stewartstown and surrounding communities. Our programs cover CPR, AED use, first aid, Basic Life Support and emergency response so learners gain practical skills and confidence to act in real emergencies.
Who we are and who we serve
Care First Education LLC is an education center based in Stewartstown, Pennsylvania. We train healthcare professionals, nursing students, babysitters, parents, daycare centers, schools, small businesses, senior care staff, and community groups. Our classes are designed so laypeople and workplace teams alike leave with clear certification pathways and usable hands on practice.
To see the full list of our offerings, visit our services page, where we organize courses and schedules by audience and certification need.
What we teach
Our curriculum includes American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, AED, Basic Life Support, First Aid for Severe Trauma, Emergency Medical Response, babysitting training, head and neck splinting, tourniquet application, opioid overdose recognition and naloxone administration, anaphylaxis and epinephrine administration, and asthma and quick relief medication administration. We also offer American Heart Association Basic Life Support courses.
The most frequently requested credentials are CPR certification and Basic Life Support. If you want details about classroom content and certification requirements, see our dedicated CPR Certification page.
How we teach and what sets our training apart
Courses are instructor led and include hands on skills checks and scenario practice. Our educators are certified through the Professional Qualification and Assessment Service, PQAS, and they emphasize practical skills, scenario realism, and confidence under pressure. We tailor scenarios to the audience, for example school staff, daycare providers, workplace safety teams, and early responders.
We balance technical steps with decision making and communication under stress, so learners not only perform skills, they integrate them in the context of an emergency.
Instructor credentials and course format
All instructors meet PQAS standards for certification and course delivery. Class formats include instructor led classroom sessions, blended learning models that combine online preparation with hands on practice, and skills assessment sessions focused on team resuscitation and scenario practice.
- Instructor qualifications are documented and available on request.
- We use manikins, AED trainers, and scenario props to make practice realistic without showing clinical procedures.
- Courses include competency based skills checks and a clear pathway to certification.
More on how we evaluate skills and structure blended learning is available in our topics area on instructor qualifications and blended learning models.
Preparedness supplies curated by a clinician
In addition to training, we provide first aid and preparedness supplies selected and organized by a FEMA certified registered nurse. Kits and recommendations follow Pennsylvania and FEMA emergency preparedness guidelines and are sorted to support homes, classrooms, community centers and small organizations.
We keep supply lists practical, with a focus on usability in the field and alignment with common workplace compliance requirements. If you need guidance on assembling or replenishing a kit, our First Aid Kits topic explains common contents and how to match a kit to your setting.
Pro tip: Practice in short, realistic scenarios. Repeating a five to ten minute scenario twice is more effective for retention than one long demonstration, and it builds team communication as well as technical skill.
How we work with local groups
We serve Stewartstown and nearby communities with on site training and centralized classes. Workplaces, schools and community organizations can choose from modular courses so training fits schedules and compliance needs. We coordinate with organizations on participant tracking and certification records when required.
To learn where we hold classes and the communities we serve, visit our locations page for nearby offerings and directions.
Key takeaway
Care First Education focuses on instructor led, hands on certification and clinician reviewed supplies, so individuals and local organizations in Stewartstown gain usable skills, accepted credentials, and practical readiness for real emergencies.
Frequently asked questions
Who should take your courses?
Our classes suit a broad range of learners, including healthcare professionals, nursing students, childcare providers, school staff, workplace safety teams, and community members who want recognized certification and practical skills.
Do you offer American Heart Association Basic Life Support courses?
Yes, we have added American Heart Association Basic Life Support courses to our offerings alongside American Red Cross first aid and CPR curricula.
Are your instructors certified?
Yes, our instructors are certified through PQAS and deliver competency based instruction with scenario practice and skills assessments.
Do you sell first aid kits and supplies?
We provide preparedness kits and curated supply lists that follow Pennsylvania and FEMA guidelines, selected by a FEMA certified registered nurse to support homes, classrooms and small organizations.
Can you tailor training for my school or workplace?
We design course scenarios and scheduling to match the audience, whether it is school staff, daycare teams, or workplace safety groups, and we can coordinate participant records as needed.
Learn more and read reviews
Check our Google Business Profile for reviews and directions, and explore more about our programs and topics to decide which course fits your needs. To review our course offerings and certification pathways, see our services page and relevant course pages.