This course is open to all participants and does not require any prior medical knowledge or healthcare background. Our course covers treatment of children and infants as well, making this the ideal course for virtually anyone who may deal with others in an emergency situation at home, work, or while traveling. The course also meets or exceeds the requirements of many insurance companies that require basic training in CPR / First Aid in the workplace.
Note that this course, while comprehensive in nature, is not necessarily appropriate for everyone, as it is primarily intended for a non-healthcare audience (we recommend you check with your school or employer to make sure they will accept this course for proof of CPR training).
After successfully completing the Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Course, students should be able to:
- list the priorities, roles, and responsibilities of the first aid rescuer
- describe the key steps in first aid
- describe the assessment of and first aid actions for the following life-threatening conditions: heart attack, difficulty breathing, choking, severe bleeding, shock, and stroke
- use an epinephrine pen
- control bleeding
- recognize elements of common injuries and illnesses
- recognize the legal questions that apply to first aid rescuers.
Steps to Completing Your Course
- Click on the Book Now button above to purchase your online course key and skills session voucher code. You will receive an immediate confirmation email that includes the course access code needed for the online component AND the skills session registration. You do not need to schedule the skills session until you have completed the online course (Part 1).
- Once you have received your course access keycode in the confirmation email, go to https:onlineaha.org. Enter your alphanumeric key code in the “New Users” box, and click on the activate button.
- Complete the online portion of the course at a convenient time. Make sure that you print your certificate of completion at the end of the course to bring with you to the skills session.
- Schedule your skills session by clicking Courses->American Heart Association page of this website after completing Part 1. You will select the “Skills Session Only” section to select a convenient time. Your alphanumeric key code will be used in the Promo Code box during registration to waive the skills session fee – you need not pay separately if you purchase the entire blended learning course from us.
- Complete the Skills Session as scheduled at our training center.
Upon completion of this course, students receive an American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Completion Card that is valid for two years.
