AHA Heartsaver®

(CPR/AED & First AID)

❤️ What It Is

Heartsaver® CPR/AED & First Aid is a course developed by the American Heart Association (AHA) that teaches basic life-saving skills for laypeople (non-medical professionals). It's ideal for anyone who needs certification for work, such as teachers, security guards, coaches, childcare providers, and the general public.

🧠 What You Learn

1. First Aid

  • Recognizing medical emergencies (e.g., heart attack, stroke, bleeding, allergic reactions)
  • Treating wounds, sprains, burns, and shock
  • Handling injuries related to heat/cold, poisoning, and seizures
  • Use of an epinephrine pen (EpiPen®)

2. CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

  • Adult, child, and infant CPR techniques
  • Delivering rescue breaths and chest compressions
  • Recognizing cardiac arrest and acting quickly

3. AED (Automated External Defibrillator)

  • What an AED is and how to safely use one
  • Hands-on practice applying pads and delivering a shock

✅ Certification

  • Typically valid for 2 years
  • Includes hands-on skills practice and a written or skills assessment
  • Participants receive an official AHA Heartsaver eCard after successful completion

🧍 Who It’s For

  • Security guards
  • Teachers and school staff
  • Coaches and fitness professionals
  • Workplace safety teams
  • Parents, caregivers, and the general public


*This course does not require any prior medical knowledge.

📌 Why It Matters

  • Meets OSHA and most employer requirements for workplace safety
  • Prepares you to save lives in the first few minutes of a medical emergency
  • Boosts confidence and readiness in emergency situations, at work or at home