American heart association first aid cpr aed certification

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With over 500,000 cardiac arrests occurring each year, CPR training from the American Red Cross can be the difference between life and death. Developed and taught by experts, our training satisfies OSHA, workplace or other regulatory requirements. From personalized learning to interactive scenarios to peer-to-peer learning and hands-on skill practice, you will be prepared to provide care when it's needed most.

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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
American Heart Association HEARTSAVER FIRST AID | CPR-AED

• Heartsaver courses are for lay rescuer students whose employers require the American Heart Association certification.
• The Heartsaver CPR-AED & First Aid combo course is STCW and US Coast Guard Approved.
• The Heartsaver CPR-AED course includes certification in adult, child, and infant CPR-AED.
• Heartsaver courses are NOT for Healthcare staff or students. Most medical or dental staff and students enroll in our BLS for Providers.
• Heartsaver courses are NOT for childcare providers or school bus drivers. Most childcare providers and school bus drivers enroll in our EMSA Approved courses.
• Please note that it is YOUR responsibility to enroll in the correct course. Click here for help choosing a class.
• American Heart Association certificates are valid for 2 years and are issued digitally via email. Physical cards are no longer issued.

COURSE FEES

Heartsaver CPR-AED only: $60.00 
Heartsaver First Aid only: $60.00
Heartsaver CPR-AED | First Aid combo: $85.00

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• All students will be required to review and sign a liability waiver in class.
• In order to successfully pass the CPR-AED course, you will be required to practice and demonstrate CPR skills on both an adult manikin and an infant manikin several times. THIS WILL REQUIRE PHYSICAL EFFORT, including kneeling on the floor and pushing forcefully on the manikin’s chest with both hands/arms. If at any time you are unable to practice or perform CPR skills due to discomfort or limitations, you must let your instructor know immediately. We will stop your practice or testing.
• Do you need special accommodations?
• What if I do not pass my class?

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Do you need special accommodations?
• The minimum age to attend this course is 14 years old.
• Students under 16 years old must be enrolled with, and accompanied by, a paid adult.
• Students under 18 years old must have their parent/guardian sign a release of liability form in class at registration
• Cancellation & rescheduling policies

COURSE COMPLETION CARDS

• Physical cards are no longer issued by the American Heart Association.
• On the first business day after successful completion of an AHA course, each student will receive 2 emails.
• One email will be from the American Heart Association® with the link to their site to claim your eCard.
• The other email will be from AmeriMed CPR Training with helpful information regarding the eCard claiming process.
• Due to privacy policies, eCards may not be issued to a group, only an individual.
• Each student must use their unique email to claim their eCard.
• eCards are issued in pdf format.
• Once your eCard is issued, you may download it, share it, and print it.
• You may request written course completion verification in class.

We also offer the following courses:

Pet CPR & First Aid

Preventive Health Practices & Nutrition

California Childcare Mandated Reporter Training

BLS for Healthcare Providers

BLS CPR Instructor Certification

Wilderness First Aid

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