Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED Online

Nearly 80 percent of cardiac arrests occur outside the hospital. And in recent years, OSHA reports that approximately 4 million workplace injuries and illnesses occurred annually. Providing training that enables employees to take appropriate rescuer action at the workplace is an essential element of an effective safety program.

Combined into one course, the AHA Heartsaver First Aid with CPR and AED provides lay persons and  first responders with training in basic First Aid procedures including the first aid skills recommended by OSHA. Included with First Aid, is the Heartsaver CPR and AED course which combines basic CPR skills training with instruction and practice using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

The online portion (Part I) is followed by hands-on skills session (Parts II and III) with an AHA BLS or Heartsaver Instructor. After successful completion of both parts of the course, the participant will earn a Heartsaver First Aid, CPR & AED Course Completion card.

To receive an AHA Heartsaver First Aid, CPR & AED course completion card using this program, students must complete three parts which include the following:

• Part I: Completion of the online portion. Print the certificate of completion, which must be presented for parts II and III
• Part II: A hands-on skills practice session with an AHA (NPSC) Heartsaver Instructor
• Part III: A skills test with an AHA (NPSC) Heartsaver Instructor

Note: This self-paced course is accessible anytime from anywherer. One online access key is required for each student. A certificate of completion is produced upon successful completion of all the training modules associated with this program.

This course covers:

1. Techniques to remain safe and calm during an emergency
2. How to recognize and offer assistance to anyone who needs first aid
3. Emergency injuries including bleeding, bandaging and splinting
4. Medical emergencies such as stroke, heart attack and seizures
5. Environmental emergencies such as insect, reptile or animal bites
6. Heat or cold related outdoor emergencies
7. How to recognize and offer assistance to an adult or child who needs CPR
8. Hands on use of an AED trainer when used on an adult or child
9. Adult and child CPR using a mask and how to give CPR to an infant
10. Assisting adults, children and infants with choking emergencies

Intended Audience:

For public safety such as law enforcement personnel, firefighters, security or other first responders. Civilians such as teachers, day-care workers, coaches and volunteers with sports organizations. Church volunteers including ushers, staff and Sunday school teachers. Individuals who designated responders for disaster preparation and anyone who has a duty to respond to emergencies due to job responsibilities or regulatory requirements.

Course Length:

Self-paced approximately 2-3 hours for (Part I) and 1-2 hours for (Parts II and III)

Exams:

Online rescue exercises in (Part I) must be completed. Skill testing (Parts II and III) must be completed and graded with a “Passing” score.