AHA Heartsaver Course

Heartsaver First Aid

The Heartsaver First Aid course teaches students critical skills to respond to and manage an emergency in the first few minutes until emergency medical services arrive. Students learn to treat bleeding, sprains, broken bones, shock, and other first aid emergencies.

Duration

Approximately 2-3 hours (classroom) or self-paced online + skills session

Format

Classroom instruction or blended learning (online + skills)

Certification

AHA Heartsaver First Aid card valid for 2 years

Class Size

Small groups for hands-on training

Who Should Attend

Workplace safety teams and designated first aid responders
Fitness professionals
Coaches and athletic trainers
Teachers and school staff
Construction and manufacturing workers
Office managers and HR personnel
Anyone wanting to learn first aid skills

Heartsaver First Aid Course Options

Heartsaver First Aid Classroom

Video-based, instructor-led course teaching first aid basics for common emergencies. Learn to manage illness, injury, and environmental emergencies.

Heartsaver First Aid Online with Skills

Complete the online portion at your own pace, then attend a hands-on skills session with an AHA instructor.

Heartsaver First Aid – Skills Only

Instructor-led, hands-on skills session for students who have completed the Heartsaver First Aid online course. Practice and testing of essential first aid skills. Certification issued upon successful completion.

What You’ll Learn

How to recognize and respond to common first aid emergencies
Treatment for bleeding, wounds, and shock
Managing broken bones and sprains
Responding to environmental emergencies (heat, cold, bites)
Allergic reaction recognition and treatment
Managing medical emergencies like diabetic emergencies
When to call 911 and how to provide information

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Who should take the Heartsaver First Aid course?
A: This course is ideal for workplace safety teams, teachers, coaches, fitness professionals, construction and manufacturing workers, office staff, and anyone who wants to learn basic first aid skills for responding to everyday emergencies.
Q: Do I need any prior certification or medical experience?
A: No prior medical training or certification is required. The Heartsaver First Aid course is designed for people with little or no medical background.
Q: What is the difference between Classroom Heartsaver First Aid and Online with Skills?
A: The classroom option is a video-based, instructor-led course completed in person. The online with skills option allows you to complete the learning portion at your own pace online, followed by an in-person skills session with an AHA instructor. Both options provide the same certification.
Q: How long is the Heartsaver First Aid certification valid?
A: The American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid certification is valid for two years from the date of course completion.
Q: What will I receive after completing the course?
A: After successful completion, you will receive an AHA Heartsaver First Aid certification card. You will also gain practical skills to recognize emergencies, provide first aid, and know when to activate emergency medical services.

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