The life-saving skills that a first aid student learns may be valuable in work settings and everyday life. Knowledge from this study program may be applied directly in a career as an emergency responder, or it may be used to maintain safety protocols in manufacturing work environments.

Certificate programs, which can be earned in about a year, consist of academic classes that are offered at different skill and ability levels. Undergraduate as well as graduate students, depending on their field of study, may obtain certificates.