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 American Heart Association Certifications

Elevate your professional qualifications by obtaining certification in First Aid or CPR through our comprehensive American Heart Association courses. Join us to develop critical life-saving competencies that can have a profound impact in emergency scenarios. Our training programs are meticulously designed for a diverse audience, including both the general public and healthcare practitioners.

CPR Instruction for Every Level of Expertise

Whether you are a healthcare provider, require regulatory safety training for work, or are seeking to take the important step of learning CPR to protect your loved ones, we have training that is suitable for you.

Healthcare Professionals

Advanced Training for First Responders and Healthcare Professionals.

Community & Individuals

CPR Education & Training for Individuals, Schools, or Communities

Workplace Requirements

CPR, AED, and First Aid Training for Professional Development and Workplace Compliance such as OSHA.

Skills Session

HeartCode BLS features an adaptive algorithm that customizes the learning experience for each student, optimizing their path to BLS proficiency. The program adjusts based on individual performance and confidence levels, offering self-directed content, assessments, and Cognitive Assessment Activities. Skill sessions fulfill the final requirement for achieving certification from the American Heart Association.
*Online portion of course must be completed before skill session appointment as submission of the completed certificate is required. eCard certifications will not be issued without the certificate.

PrerequisiteTopics CoveredIntended AudienceTimeCompletion Card (eCard)CE/CMESkill Session Registration

Prerequisite

Completion of American Heart Association's Heartcode BLS Online Course.

Topics Covered

  • High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
  • The AHA Chain of Survival, specifically the BLS components
  • Important early use of an AED
  • Effective ventilations using a barrier device
  • Importance of teams in multi-rescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multi-rescuer CPR
  • Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants

Intended Audience

 BLS Provider Course Completion Card valid for 2 years.

Time

​Online Portion: 1.5 - 3 hours (self-paced)
​Skill Session: 1-1.5 hours 

Completion Card (eCard)

 BLS Provider Course Completion Card valid for 2 years.

CE/CME

 0.75 - 1

Skill Session Registration

 Register Here

Topics CoveredIntended AudienceTimeCompletion Card (eCard)CE/CMESkill Session Registration

Topics Covered

  • High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
  • The AHA Chain of Survival, specifically the BLS components
  • Important early use of an AED
  • Effective ventilations using a barrier device
  • Importance of teams in multi-rescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multi-rescuer CPR
  • Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants

Intended Audience

The Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Course is specifically designed for individuals with minimal or no medical training who require a course completion card for professional purposes, regulatory compliance (including OSHA), or other essential requirements, as well as for those seeking to enhance their preparedness for emergencies across various settings. 

Time

​Online Portion: 1.5 - 3 hours (self-paced)
​Skill Session: 1-1.5 hours 

Completion Card (eCard)

 American Heart Association Course Completion Card valid for 2 years.

CE/CME

 0.75 - 1

Skill Session Registration

 Register Here

PrerequisitesTopics CoveredIntended AudienceTimeCompletion Card (eCard)CE/CMESkill Session Registration

Prerequisites

Completion of American Heart Association's Heartsaver Pediatric online course.

Topics Covered

  • First aid basics including medical, injury, poison, and environmental emergencies, preventing illnesses and injuries and controlling bleeding & bandaging. 
  • Covers topics like using a tourniquet, shock, internal bleeding, burns and electrical injuries, allergic reactions, breathing problems & dehydration, diabetes & low blood sugar, heat-and cold-related emergencies, drowning, amputations, bites and stings, broken bones and sprains. Also covers splinters, nose bleeds, fainting, seizures, and injuries to the head, eyes, neck, spine, mouth, and teeth.
  • CPR AED and choking: CPR and AED Use for Adults*, Children and Infants, Adult*, Child, and Infant Choking

*Optional module

Intended Audience

The AHA Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED Course is specifically tailored for professionals engaged in childcare who are obligated to respond to medical emergencies involving children and infants in the crucial initial minutes prior to the arrival of emergency services. This course is suitable for childcare professionals, educators, camp supervisors, and similar roles.  

Time

​Online Portion: 1.5 - 3 hours (self-paced)
​Skill Session: 1-1.5 hours

Completion Card (eCard)

 Heartsaver Pediatric Course Completion Card valid for 2 years.

CE/CME

 1.0 - 1.5

Skill Session Registration

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Join a community of Heros.

Learn a valuable skill today, the life you save may be that of someone you love.

Frequently Asked Question's


Yes, we provide both initial certification courses for first-time students and renewal courses for those who need to recertify.

We offer a blended learning approach with online coursework and in-person skills sessions. Some courses may be available entirely online, depending on AHA guidelines.

Most AHA certifications are valid for two years from the date of course completion. However, it's always best to check specific requirements for your profession or organization.

No, certification cards can be accessed through the American Heart Association's website.