Prepared PeopleSave Lives.
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.
Board of Certified Emergency Providers
Programs
BCEP is developing a comprehensive suite of certification programs designed to build confident responders across every sector of the community.
Life-Saving Response
Core emergency response skills for cardiac, bleeding, and overdose emergencies.
CPR & AED
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator training for bystander response to cardiac emergencies.
Student Manual
First Aid
Foundational first aid skills for responding to injuries, medical emergencies, and common workplace incidents.
Student Manual
Advanced First Aid
Expanded assessment and treatment skills for complex emergencies, bridging the gap between basic first aid and EMS.
Student Manual
Critical Bleeding Control
Life-saving hemorrhage control techniques including tourniquet application, wound packing, and pressure dressings.
Student Manual
Opioid Overdose Response
Recognition and response to opioid overdose, including naloxone administration and rescue breathing.
Student Manual
Workplace & Threat Preparedness
Programs designed for employers, safety professionals, and organizations.
Active Threat Awareness & Response (READY)
Practical awareness, avoidance, and response strategies for active threat situations in workplaces and public spaces.
Student Manual
Workplace Emergency Preparedness
Comprehensive emergency action planning, team coordination, and preparedness protocols for organizations of all sizes.
Student Manual
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
Community & Disaster Readiness
Broader preparedness for communities, families, and public spaces.
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
Prepared People Save Lives.
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.
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.
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.
Training Resources
Center
The BCEP Training Resources Center provides access to training materials, educational resources, emergency preparedness products, instructor resources, and certification support tools.
Get Notified When AvailableBCSP 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.
Program
Type
Hours
Recertification Points
CPR / AED
In-Person / Hands-On
4.0 hrs
0.4 pts
First Aid
In-Person / Hands-On
4.0 hrs
0.4 pts
Advanced First Aid
In-Person / Hands-On
8.0 hrs
0.8 pts
BleedShield™
In-Person / Hands-On
3.0 hrs
0.3 pts
READY™ Active Threat
In-Person / Hands-On
4.0 hrs
0.4 pts
How to Log Your BCEP Credits:
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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Built by safety managers, for safety managers.
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Real Training. Real Skills.
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KidResponse™
Preparing Families Before Emergencies Happen
KidResponse™ is the family preparedness division of the Board of Certified Emergency Providers (BCEP). Our mission is to help parents, grandparents, babysitters, teachers, caregivers, and community members develop the confidence and practical skills needed to respond to emergencies involving infants and children.
KidResponse offers engaging, hands-on emergency preparedness experiences including infant and child CPR, choking response, first aid, home safety, babysitter training, family preparedness programs, community events, private classes, and baby shower experiences.
We believe preparing a nursery is only part of preparing for a child. Preparing the people who care for that child can make all the difference during an emergency.
Learn More About KidResponse™A Family Preparedness Program of the Board of Certified Emergency Providers (BCEP).
For Information
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