Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED

For anyone with limited or no medical training who needs to learn how to respond to and manage a first aid, choking or sudden cardiac arrest emergency in the first few minutes until emergency responders or healthcare professionals take over. Students learn skills such as how to treat bleeding, sprains, broken bones, shock and other first aid emergencies. This course also teaches adult CPR and AED use.

Audience

Intended for anyone with little or no medical training who needs a course completion card for job, regulatory or other requirements. These courses can also be taken by anyone who wants to be prepared for an emergency in any setting.

Content and Modules

Describe the key steps in first aid
Describe the assessment and first aid actions for the following life-threatening conditions: heart attack, difficulty breathing, choking, severe bleeding, shock, and stroke
Use an epinephrine pen
Control bleeding and bandaging
Describe how to find information on preventing illness and injury
Recognize the legal questions that apply to first aid rescuers
Perform high-quality CPR for an adult
Demonstrate how to use an AED on an adult
Optional modules: Child and Infant CPR
Optional written exam

Course Completion Card Type

AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course completion card is valid for 2 years.

Benefits of eLearning

The American Heart Association offers eLearning and blended learning courses to provide complete, flexible training solutions.

Students are able to complete online training at their own pace, while companies and healthcare organizations can overcome obstacles such as scheduling, reaching remote employees and diverse learning styles.

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