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).

Who should take this course?

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.

Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Course Options

• Classroom Heartsaver First Aid
Instructor-led, hands-on class format reinforces skills proficiency
This course is a video-based, instructor-led course that teaches adult and child CPR and AED
use, infant CPR, and how to relieve choking in adults, children, and infants. This course
teaches skills with the AHA’s research-proven practice-while-watching technique, which
allows instructors to observe the students, provide feedback, and guide the students’ learning
of skills.
• Blended Learning (online portion, followed by hands-on skills session)
Heartsaver CPR AED Online is the eLearning portion of the Heartsaver CPR AED Blended
Learning Course and teaches information needed for CPR and AED training. Upon
completion of the online portion, students must complete a hands-on skills session with an
AHA Instructor.
Instructor-led, hands-on class format reinforces skills proficiency
Course Completion
Complete the online portion + hands-on skills session with an AHA Instructor