American Heart Association CPR/AED Only

The Heartsaver CPR AED course trains participants to give CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).

The Heartsaver CPR AED course trains participants to give CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).

Who should take this course?

The AHA Heartsaver CPR AED Course is designed for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a course completion card in CPR and AED use to meet job, regulatory, or other requirements.

Heartsaver CPR AED Course Options

What does this course teach?

Describe how high-quality CPR improves survival

Explain the concepts of the Chain of Survival

Recognize when someone needs CPR

Perform high-quality CPR for an adult

Describe how to perform CPR with help from others

Give effective breaths using mouth-to-mouth or a mask for all age groups

Demonstrate how to use an AED on an adult

Perform high-quality CPR for a child*

Demonstrate how to use an AED on a child*

Perform high-quality CPR for an infant*

Describe when and how to help a choking adult or child

Demonstrate how to help a choking infant*

Each participant will:

*Practice CPR/AED with feedback device manikins (hands-on skills) and training AEDS

*Use one way valves for breaths

*Receive a manual and a CPRWrap

*American Heart Association E-certification card, valid for two (2) years