Course formats
AHA Heartsaver CPR AED may be offered as classroom training, blended learning with a hands-on session, or other flexible AHA delivery options when scheduled.
Heartsaver CPR AED
American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED training for the general public, workplaces, schools, caregivers, coaches, and community members.
Description
AHA Heartsaver CPR AED teaches non-healthcare rescuers how to perform CPR and use an AED safely and effectively until professional responders arrive.
Who it is meant for
Members of the general public, workplace teams, teachers, coaches, caregivers, parents, students, and community members with little or no medical training.
Prerequisites
No healthcare background is required. Students should choose Heartsaver CPR AED when they need public, workplace, school, or community CPR/AED training rather than provider-level BLS.
AHA Heartsaver CPR AED
CPR and AED training for the general public.
Heartsaver CPR AED is meant for people with little or no medical training who want to be prepared to respond to a cardiac emergency at work, school, home, or in the community.
- Adult CPR and AED training for non-healthcare rescuers
- Options for students who need a course completion card for work, school, or regulatory requirements
- Practical emergency response training for workplaces, coaches, teachers, caregivers, and community members
- Classroom and blended learning with hands-on skills session pathways when scheduled
Completion card
Students who complete all Heartsaver CPR AED course requirements receive an AHA Heartsaver CPR AED Course Completion Card valid for two years.
Public training
This course is designed for non-healthcare students who want CPR and AED training for work, school, caregiving, coaching, or personal preparedness.