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BCEP Provides CPR, First Aid, And Emergency Preparedness Certification Training Designed To Help Individuals And Organizations Respond Confidently When Emergencies Happen.

Training · Certification · Registry

Prepared People
Save Lives.

Professional CPR, First Aid, AED And Emergency Preparedness Training From The Board Of Certified Emergency Providers.

BCEP is a private certification and credentialing organization dedicated to advancing emergency preparedness, life-saving skills, and professional development through training, certification, continuing education, and instructor development.

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Certification Programs

Programs

BCEP Is Developing A Comprehensive Suite Of Certification Programs Designed To Build Confident Responders Across Every Sector Of The Community.

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CPR & AED

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator training for bystander response to cardiac emergencies.

Student Manual
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First Aid

Foundational first aid skills for responding to injuries, medical emergencies, and common workplace incidents.

Student Manual
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Advanced First Aid

Expanded assessment and treatment skills for complex emergencies, bridging the gap between basic first aid and EMS.

Student Manual
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Critical Bleeding Control

Life-saving hemorrhage control techniques including tourniquet application, wound packing, and pressure dressings.

Student Manual
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Opioid Overdose Response

Recognition and response to opioid overdose, including naloxone administration and rescue breathing.

Student Manual
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Active Threat Awareness & Response (READY)

Practical awareness, avoidance, and response strategies for active threat situations in workplaces and public spaces.

Student Manual
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Workplace Emergency Preparedness

Comprehensive emergency action planning, team coordination, and preparedness protocols for organizations of all sizes.

Student Manual
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Bloodborne Pathogens

Learn how to recognize exposure hazards, use appropriate PPE, and safely respond to incidents involving blood and other potentially infectious materials.

Student Manual
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Disaster Preparedness

Prepare with confidence. Learn how to create an emergency plan, build a disaster supply kit, communicate during emergencies, and protect yourself and your family before, during, and after a disaster.

Student Manual
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Who We Serve

Building Safer Workplaces & Communities

BCEP serves a broad range of organizations and individuals — from industrial worksites to houses of worship — with practical emergency response programs designed to improve preparedness and response capabilities.

Practical. Credentialed. Life-saving.

Construction

Jobsite safety and emergency response for crews and contractors.

General Industry

Workplace preparedness for manufacturing, logistics, and industrial environments.

Houses Of Worship

Congregation safety, emergency planning, and first responder training.

Schools

Staff and student preparedness for educational institutions.

Community Organizations

Empowering nonprofits, civic groups, and community teams.

The Public

Accessible training for individuals, families, and neighborhoods.

Development Status

Registry & Instructor Programs
Coming Soon

The BCEP Certification Registry, instructor programs, digital credentials, and certification verification system are currently under development. Additional training resources will be available soon.

  • Certification Registry
  • Instructor Programs
  • Digital Credentials
  • Verification System
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Training Resources

Training Resources
Center

The BCEP Training Resources Center provides access to training materials, educational resources, emergency preparedness products, instructor resources, and certification support tools.

Student Manuals

Instructor Manuals

Digital Credentials

CPR Training Supplies

AED Training Equipment

Bleeding Control Training Aids

Emergency Preparedness Resources

Emergency Preparedness Resources

Continuing Education Resources

Workplace Safety Resources

Professional Development

BCSP Recertification
Credit Information

At the Board of Certified Emergency Providers (BCEP), our programs are built by safety managers, for safety managers. We understand that maintaining your professional credentials is vital to your career.

All BCEP core programs provide verifiable, technical contact hours that directly support your continuing education requirements.

BCEP Program Credit Breakdown

ProgramTypeHoursRecertification Points
CPR / AEDIn-Person / Hands-On4.0 hrs0.4 pts
First AidIn-Person / Hands-On4.0 hrs0.4 pts
Advanced First AidIn-Person / Hands-On8.0 hrs0.8 pts
BleedShield™In-Person / Hands-On3.0 hrs0.3 pts
READY™ Active ThreatIn-Person / Hands-On4.0 hrs0.4 pts
All programs qualify as Technical Contact Hours under the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) self-reporting framework.
How To Log Your BCEP Credits:
  1. Log into your personal online Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) Recertification Profile.
  2. Record the activity under Category 7: Continuing Education and Training.
  3. Enter 4.0 under total contact hours.
  4. The Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) portal will automatically apply 0.4 points toward your 5-year recertification cycle.
Note: BCEP provides an official digital Certificate of Completion and a formal Statement of Credit Letter through our registry portal at www.bcepregistry.org. These documents serve as ironclad validation in the event of a routine BCSP compliance audit.

Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) credential holders include: CSP, SMP, CHST, OHST, and CIT. Points are awarded at a standard rate of 0.1 points per 1.0 contact hour of technical safety or medical training under the BCSP self-reporting framework.

Disclaimer: BCSP®, CSP®, SMP®, CHST®, OHST®, and CIT® are registered trademarks of the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. The Board of Certified Emergency Providers (BCEP) is an independent training registry organization and is not officially affiliated with, endorsed by, or partnered with the BCSP. All credit calculations are provided as a self-reporting reference based on published BCSP recertification criteria.

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For Information

Interested in BCEP certification programs, instructor development, or organizational partnerships? Reach out to learn more.

Advancing emergency preparedness, life-saving skills, and professional development through training, certification, and credentialing.

Prepared People Save Lives.
Certification Programs
  • CPR & AED
  • First Aid
  • Advanced First Aid
  • Bleeding Control
  • Opioid Overdose Response
  • Active Threat Awareness & Response
  • Workplace Emergency Preparedness
Contact & Information
StatusRegistry & Instructor ProgramsUnder Development

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