Updated September 2026 · prices checked 18 September 2026
ZOLL AED 3 Trainer
$842 at AED Leader and Response Ready on 18 September 2026, $25 under the $867 that HeartSmart and AED Superstore show. Part number 8028-000001-01: the full ZOLL AED 3 simulation with the color screen, Real CPR Help compression feedback, four rescue scenarios and no remote control to lose. It cannot shock. It is the unit a CPR class uses so nobody ever practices on the live AED.[1][2][3][4][5]
Direct answer
The ZOLL AED 3 Trainer (8028-000001-01) is a non-shocking copy of the ZOLL AED 3 for CPR and AED classes: same color display and voice prompts, Real CPR Help feedback on compression rate and depth, a child button, four selectable scenarios and a semi-automatic or fully automatic mode, all configured on the device. It costs $842 at AED Leader and Response Ready on 18 September 2026 and ships with the CPR Uni-padz training harness, pads, liners, four D-cell batteries and the operator’s guide.[1][2][3]
What the ZOLL AED 3 Trainer does, and what it will not do
Every ranking seller pastes the same ZOLL paragraph. The operator’s guide says more, and it settles two claims that float around: there is no wireless remote (configuration is on the device), and the batteries are four D-cells, not a rechargeable pack.[3]
| Function | On the trainer | Why it matters in a class |
|---|---|---|
| Real CPR Help | Rate and depth feedback during compressions through the CPR Uni-padz training harness; “PUSH HARDER” and “GOOD COMPRESSIONS” prompts, switchable | The one thing a voice-only trainer cannot teach: the trainee sees the compression bar move |
| Pads-on detection | Moves to analysis when the pads touch the manikin | No instructor button press; the scenario runs itself |
| Display | Full-color LCD that mirrors the AED 3 rescue images and live compression bar | Trainees learn the screen they will see on the wall unit |
| Scenarios | Four: Shock / Shock / Shock; No Shock / Shock / Shock; Shock / No Shock / No Shock; No Shock / No Shock / No Shock | Covers a shockable rhythm, a conversion, a non-shockable rhythm |
| Mode | Semi-automatic or fully automatic, one trainer for both device types | Match the mode of the AED 3 units on site |
| Prompts | Lay rescuer prompts, check-breathing prompts and CPR prompts each ON or OFF; three volume levels; language on select models | Strip prompts for BLS classes, keep them for Heartsaver |
| Controls | Pause button, configuration menu, child button, shock button, replicated status indicator | Instructor can stop a scenario mid-sequence |
| Power | Four D-cell batteries; low battery disables CPR prompts and updates | Keep spares; there is no charger |
| Updates | USB flash drive; remove the drive during training | Keeps the trainer in step with AED 3 software |
| Limits | Indoor use only; no defibrillation energy; do not connect an AED simulator; wipe clean, never immerse | It is a classroom tool, not a spare AED |
What is in the box, and what the consumables cost
| Item | Part number | In the box | Replacement price seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZOLL AED 3 Trainer | 8028-000001-01 | Yes | $842 at AED Leader |
| CPR Uni-padz electrode training harness | 8028-000010 | Yes | $162 (HeartSmart, AED Superstore) |
| CPR Uni-padz training electrode pads (replacement pack of 5) | 8028-000012 | One set, fitted to the harness | not priced by the sellers we read |
| Replacement liners | 8028-000013 | Yes | $13 |
| D-cell batteries | retail | Yes, four | retail alkaline |
| Operator’s guide | 9650-000861-06 | Yes | free download from ZOLL |
ZOLL rates each pad set for a minimum of 50 training cycles and the harness for 100, where a cycle is two minutes of compressions at 2 inches and 100 per minute plus one pad application and removal. A weekly class of ten students uses roughly one pad set a month; the harness lasts the year.[3]
ZOLL AED 3 Trainer price: every seller that ranks, 18 September 2026
| Seller | Price seen | Note | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| AED Leader | $842 | In stock; 1-year price match; ships with the ZOLL contents list | Lowest, 18 September 2026 |
| Response Ready | $842 | Same network price; quotes for 5 or more | Same price |
| HeartSmart | $867 | Harness $162 and liners $13 sold alongside | $25 more |
| AED Superstore | $867 | “Only a few left” on the day; same accessories | $25 more |
| ZOLL Webstore | login to see price | ZOLL direct; free shipping over $150 | Price hidden |
| aed.com | $497 | Listed as “ZOLL AED 3 Trainer” under SKU 8008-000053-01, a different part number, 135 words, no contents list | Check the part number |
AED trainer for the ZOLL AED 3: who needs one
| Site | Need a trainer? | Which one | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPR instructor, training company | Yes, one per class station | AED 3 Trainer $842 if clients own AED 3 units; AED Plus Trainer 2 $481 for AED Plus fleets | ZOLL: the only trainer that demonstrates Real CPR Help |
| School with 2 or more AED 3 units | Yes | AED 3 Trainer $842 | Staff drills each term without opening live pads ($234 a set); see AEDs for schools |
| Office or gym with one AED 3 | Usually no | Book a course; see CPR and AED together | One live unit, annual training, the course provider brings trainers |
| Site with a mixed fleet | One trainer per model | AED 3 Trainer $842, AED Plus Trainer 2 $481, LIFEPAK CR2 Trainer $904, G5 Trainer $489, Laerdal AED Trainer 3 $453.20, Philips HeartStart Trainer $599 | Trainees must hear the prompts of the unit they will grab |
Never practice on the live AED 3: opening a CPR Uni-padz set costs $234, and a live unit with used pads is not rescue-ready. The trainer exists so the $2,399 device stays sealed on the wall.[1]
Trainer, live AED, or both: the arithmetic
A trainer pays for itself the first time a class would otherwise have opened live pads or pulled the wall unit out of service.[1][3]
Trainer plus about one pad set a month for a weekly class. No pads expire, no battery pack, no readiness check.[1][3]
Cost of a CPR Uni-padz set if staff practice on the live AED 3, plus the hours the unit sits with opened pads.[1]
Book CPR and AED training at CPR1What high-quality CPR means
The trap in the listings
Trap: “ZOLL AED 3 Trainer” is sold under two part numbers
The ZOLL part is 8028-000001-01 and every seller printing $842 to $867 lists that number. One ranking page sells a “ZOLL AED 3 Trainer” at $497 under 8008-000053-01, described only as a one-piece demonstration tool. Same name, different part, no contents list. Match the number before you compare the price.[6]
Second trap: pages that promise a wireless remote. The AED 3 Trainer has none and needs none; scenarios run from pad contact and the on-device pause button. A remote in the listing usually means the page was written for the AED Plus Trainer 2.[3]
Verdict: buy it if you own two or more AED 3 units or teach for a living
Buy the ZOLL AED 3 Trainer if your site runs AED 3 units and drills more than once a year, or if you teach CPR and your clients own the AED 3: ZOLL calls it the only AED trainer that demonstrates Real CPR Help, and at $842 it costs less than four opened pad sets.[1][3]
Skip it if you have one AED 3 and an annual course; the course provider brings trainers. Buy the AED Plus Trainer 2 instead if the wall units are AED Plus.[1]
$842 · P/N 8028-000001-01 · price checked 18 September 2026
ZOLL AED 3 Trainer
$842
P/N 8028-000001-01 · checked 18 September 2026, AED Leader and Response Ready matching · in stock at both[1][2]
- Full AED 3 simulation with color screen and Real CPR Help feedback
- Four scenarios, semi or fully automatic, child button, pause button, no remote needed
- CPR Uni-padz training harness, pads, liners and four D-cells in the box
- Training only: it will not deliver a shock[3]
Questions buyers ask about the ZOLL AED 3 Trainer
What is an AED trainer?
A training unit that looks and sounds like a specific AED but cannot deliver a shock. It runs the same voice prompts and screen sequence so a class can practice pad placement, analysis, the shock decision and CPR on a manikin. The ZOLL AED 3 Trainer states this on its label: training use only, it will not deliver defibrillation energy.[3]
What is the ZOLL AED 3 Trainer?
Part number 8028-000001-01: a full simulation of the ZOLL AED 3 with the same color screen, Real CPR Help compression feedback (rate and depth), a shock button, a child button, four selectable rescue scenarios and a semi-automatic or fully automatic mode. It runs on four D-cell batteries, configures on the device itself with no remote, and updates by USB. It ships with the CPR Uni-padz training harness, pads, liners, batteries and the operator’s guide.[3]
How much does an AED trainer cost?
The ZOLL AED 3 Trainer is $842 at AED Leader and Response Ready on 18 September 2026, against $867 at HeartSmart and AED Superstore. Other trainers at AED Leader the same day: ZOLL AED Plus Trainer 2 $481, Cardiac Science Powerheart G5 Trainer $489, Laerdal AED Trainer 3 $453.20, Philips HeartStart Trainer $599, LIFEPAK CR2 Trainer $904. The AED 3 Trainer costs more because it carries a live screen and compression feedback; the others rely on voice prompts and a remote control.[1][2][4][5]
What does the ZOLL AED 3 package include?
The trainer box: one ZOLL AED 3 Trainer, one CPR Uni-padz electrode training harness with pads and liners, four D-cell batteries and the operator’s guide. The clinical ZOLL AED 3 Value Package is a different product: the live AED 3, CPR Uni-padz, battery, cabinet and signage at $2,369.70. Neither includes the other.[3][1]
Where can I buy the ZOLL AED 3?
The live device is $2,399 at AED Leader on 18 September 2026 (see the AED 3 product page for the seller table). The trainer is a separate line at AED Leader and Response Ready, $842. Buy the trainer from the same seller as the fleet so the CPR Uni-padz training harness matches the live pads your staff will actually open.[1][2]
How to turn ZOLL into AED mode?
The ZOLL AED 3 has no mode switch: it is always an AED. That question belongs to ZOLL’s professional monitor-defibrillators (X Series, R Series), which have a manual mode and an AED mode selected on the device. On the AED 3 Trainer the only mode choice is semi-automatic (the trainee presses the shock button) or fully automatic (the trainer counts down and “shocks” itself), set in the configuration menu.[3]
What is the difference between ZOLL AED Plus and ZOLL AED 3?
The AED Plus ($2,082 at AED Leader) uses a text-and-light display, CPR-D-padz and ten lithium 123 batteries; the AED 3 ($2,399) adds a color touchscreen, CPR Uni-padz that cover adult and child with one set, a 5-year battery pack and Wi-Fi self-test reporting. Both give Real CPR Help. Each has its own trainer: the AED Plus Trainer 2 ($481) and the AED 3 Trainer ($842). Full comparison: ZOLL AED 3 vs AED Plus.[1]
References
- AED Leader. ZOLL AED 3 Trainer listing and Store API (8028-000001-01, $842, in stock), plus trainer prices for ZOLL AED Plus Trainer 2, Cardiac Science G5, Laerdal AED Trainer 3, Philips HeartStart, LIFEPAK CR2, and the ZOLL AED 3 and CPR Uni-padz prices. aedleader.com. Read 18 September 2026.
- Response Ready. ZOLL AED 3 Trainer listing and Store API ($842, in stock). responseready.com. Read 18 September 2026.
- ZOLL Medical. ZOLL AED 3 Trainer Operator’s Guide, REF 9650-000861-06 Rev A (2020): contents, features, configuration options, scenarios, pad and harness cycle ratings, accessories 8028-000010/000012/000013, warnings. zoll.com. Read 18 September 2026.
- HeartSmart. ZOLL AED 3 Trainer 8028-000001-01 listing ($867) with harness and liner prices. heartsmart.com. Read 18 September 2026.
- AED Superstore. ZOLL AED 3 Trainer listing ($867) and related items. aedsuperstore.com. Read 18 September 2026.
- aed.com. “ZOLL AED 3 Trainer” listing, SKU 8008-000053-01, $497. aed.com. Read 18 September 2026.
- ZOLL Webstore. ZOLL AED 3 Trainer, item 8028-000001-01, contents list; price shown after login. zollwebstore.com, read 18 September 2026.