Course Format:
Instructor-led (classroom-based)
Hands-on skills practice and demonstration
Video-based instruction
 
Heartsaver Course Overview:
The Heartsaver Course offered by the American Heart Association (AHA) provides basic CPR, AED (automated external defibrillator) training, and first aid skills tailored specifically for non-healthcare professionals, workplace responders, and community members who want or need a CPR certification for their jobs or personal preparedness.
 
Who Should Take It?
Security guards
Teachers and childcare workers
Fitness trainers and coaches
Office and factory employees
General community members
Anyone needing a certification for employment
 
BLS Course Overview:
The Basic Life Support (BLS) course provided by the American Heart Association (AHA) is designed primarily for healthcare providers and professional rescuers. It emphasizes performing CPR and life-saving techniques in professional healthcare settings and emergencies.
 
Who Should Take It?
Ideal for:
Healthcare professionals (nurses, doctors, dentists, therapists, pharmacists)
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs)
Paramedics and first responders
Medical students and nursing students
Hospital/Clinic staff requiring CPR certification


Course Length:
Typically about 4 hours
(Length may vary depending on skill level and participant experience)
 
Certification:
Certification valid for 2 years
Meets healthcare professional standards for CPR certification requirements
AHA BLS Provider completion card issued upon successful completion and skills testing