Safety Training
Offering a variety of trainings, from CPR to self-defense
Self Defense Instruction
NUPD offers FREE self-defense classes to all students, staff, and faculty. There is a basic 2.5hr class and an advanced 5hr course. There are two options for courses, an all-gender course and a female identified course.
Basic Self Defense Class
One 2-hour class that includes risk reduction information and techniques, basic self-defense tactics, and emphasizes ways students can defend themselves by creating distance from their aggressors and getting help.
Monday, 9/1/2025 @ 11:00 AM (Basic)
Monday, 9/1/2025 @ 6:00 PM (Basic)
Wednesday, 9/24/2025 @ 6:00 PM (Basic)
Wednesday, 10/8/2025 @ 6:00 PM (Basic)
Wednesday, 10/29/2025 @ 6:00 PM (Basic)
Monday, 11/10/2025 @ 6:00 PM (Basic)
Wednesday, 11/12/2025 @ 6:00 PM (Pepper Spray)
Wednesday, 11/19/2025 @ 6:00 PM (Advanced)
Thursday, 11/20/2025 @ 6:00 PM (Advanced)
Wednesday, 12/3/2025 @ 6:00 PM (Basic)
Register using the online form below
Advanced Self Defense Class
Two back-to-back 2.5-hour classes (five hours of total instruction) that include risk reduction information and techniques, in-depth self-defense tactics, and the final instruction ends with students utilizing their newly acquired skills defending themselves against instructors dressed in full body suits!
Please note, participants MUST attend both dates.
Aerosol Defense Class
One 2-hour class that teaches the safe and proper use of pepper spray.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Self-Defense Program Supervisor: Rachel Jolliffe via email [email protected]
CPR Certification / Re-Certification
CPR classes include video instructions and hands-on practical. The cost of the class is $ 25.00
All Classes run from 9 AM to 3 PM
Upcoming NUPD Class Dates:
- CPR: August 25, 2025 – NU Affiliates
- CPR: October 4, 2025 – For Students, Community & NU Affiliates
- CPR: October 18, 2025 – For Students, community & NU Affiliates
- CPR: November 1, 2025 – For Students, community & NU Affiliates
- CPR: December 6, 2025 – For Students, community & NU Affiliates
- First Aid: November 15, 2025 – For Students, community & NU Affiliates
If the above dates don’t work for you, OR the class you want is already full, you can take a class with the NUEMS club. The NUEMS club is a Northeastern University student-run organization that offers CPR classes to the campus. Please visit https://www.nuems.org/education/cpr
For any additional questions, email [email protected]
Pet CPR and First Aid for Small Animals
There is no calling 911 when your pet is ill or injured. It is our duty to be as prepared as possible to be the first responder in a medical emergency involving our pets. Knowing what to do during a pet illness or emergency and providing medical care can have a huge impact on your pet’s outcome. During this interactive class you will learn pet CPR, pet basic first aid, pet wellness tips and pet safety tips.
Note: This class is geared towards canines and felines only.
Pet CPR only class: 10/8/2025 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Full certification class: 10/25/2025 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Pet First Aid only class: 11/10/2025 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Pet CPR only class: 11/12/2025 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Pet CPR only class: 12/3/2025 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
For more information or to sign up for a class, reach out to Officer Rachel Jolliffe via email: [email protected]