Hands-on learning
Practice lifesaving skills with an experienced instructor.
Workforce Safety · Emergency Preparedness · Life-Saving Education
Be ready when someone needs you most.
Center for Health Educators and Safety Specialists partners with employers, healthcare organizations, schools, childcare providers, government agencies and communities to build safer workplaces and more confident responders through nationally recognized training, workforce safety education and emergency preparedness solutions.
Flexible scheduling Mobile training Private sessions
Group-friendly
Flexible options for individuals, teams, schools and organizations.
We come to you
Mobile training is available across the DMV area.
Confidence first
Clear instruction, practical scenarios and supportive coaching.
Popular training
Choose the training that fits your role
From first-time learners to healthcare professionals, every course is built around practical skills, clear instruction and confident action.
Community
Basic First Aid
Build the confidence to recognize common emergencies, provide immediate care, and support a safer workplace or community.
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CPR & AED
Hands-on adult, child, and infant CPR skills with practical AED response for non-medical rescuers.
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CPR, AED & First Aid
A comprehensive, skills-focused class covering cardiac emergencies, AED use, choking, and essential first aid.
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Bloodborne Pathogens
Understand exposure risks and practical precautions that help protect employees and the people they serve.
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Pediatric CPR, AED & First Aid
Prepare to respond to medical emergencies involving infants and children through guided practice and scenario-based learning.
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Child & Babysitting Safety (CABS)
Practical preparation for safe supervision, basic caregiving, emergency response, and the business of babysitting.
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Workforce Safety & Organizational Solutions
Build a safer, more prepared organization
Bring nationally recognized training, workforce safety education and emergency preparedness solutions directly to your workplace, school, childcare center, government agency or community organization.
- Scheduling designed around your team
- Hands-on instruction in a familiar environment
- Course options for professional and community needs
- Competitive group rates and private formats
Who we serve
Safety solutions for the organizations people depend on
CTR4HESS supports teams across the DMV with practical education, flexible delivery and training aligned with their people and environment.
Healthcare
Government
Childcare
Schools
Corporations
Nonprofits
Faith-Based Organizations
Community Organizations
Certifications & approvals
A trusted training and workforce-safety partner
Proudly recognized through veteran-owned, woman-owned and continuing-education credentials.
VSBE
Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise
WOSB
Woman-Owned Small Business
SDVOSB
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
CEU
Approved Continuing Education Provider
Meet your educator
Training backed by healthcare, military and public-health experience
Founder Victoria Y. Buggs brings a rare blend of nursing, health education, program leadership and service to every learning experience.
Her approach is personal and practical: teach the skill, coach the learner, and make sure each participant leaves more prepared than when they arrived.
Meet Victoria20years of military service
DMVregional mobile service
2014center founded
Hands-onlearning by doing
Learner experiences
Trusted for clear, caring instruction
★★★★★Very professional and knowledgeable
“The instruction was hands-on, clear and thorough. I left confident that I understood the information correctly.”
Ilene P.
★★★★★Made the whole process easy
“Victoria responded right away and made learning CPR easy. Her positive attitude and happy disposition are contagious.”
Hallie S.
★★★★★Knowledgeable, friendly and organized
“The adults and teenage learners in our class felt supported, engaged and well prepared.”
Sarah G.
Your next step
Learn the skills. Build the confidence. Be ready.
Book an individual class or tell us what your organization needs.