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 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.

• Key changes reflecting the new science from the 2015 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care
• 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
• Optional written test
• 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*

*Child and infant modules are optional

Description: This class combines Adult and Pediatric CPR, AED and First Aid Training into one convenient session. Lay Responder Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED with First Aid classes teaches the skills necessary to recognize and provide immediate care for breathing problems, cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until medical personnel arrive. 

Intended Audience: Teachers, daycare providers, coaches, office workers, new parents, or anyone who wants or needs to learn the life-saving skills of CPR and are NOT a healthcare professional.

Duration:  ALL CLASSES WILL BE TAUGHT USING THE BLENDED FORMAT and will require some online coursework prior to class. This will result in a shorter classroom review session and participants will obtain the same certification card.  In-person skills sessions can last up to 90 minutes.