Heartsaver CPR AED

Course Description:

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). • 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*    *Child and infant modules are optional.

Audience:

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.

Student Books:

Heartsaver CPR AED Student Manual

Exam:

Skills Test

Card Type:

Heartsaver CPR AED eCard

Course Length:

2 hours approx.

Costs*

$100.00/participant

 *Any fees charged for courses, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course material, do not represent income to the Association.