AHA Heartsaver CPR AED Online + Skills Session

AHA Heartsaver CPR AED is a blended learning course that offers students the flexibility to complete the majority of their training at their own pace anytime and anywhere with internet access. This course includes instruction on adult, child, and infant CPR and AED use and how to relieve choking in adults, children, and infants. After completion of the online portion of the course, students must complete an in-person skills practice and testing session with an AHA Instructor. 

This course is designed for individuals who need CPR certification for personal reasons or for work/school purposes. This class is ideal for the layperson, as well as individuals such as fitness instructors, educators, childcare professionals, coaches, camp counselors, etc. This class is not for healthcare providers or any medical/nursing students (please see the Healthcare Providers section).

The format of this course is ideal for those who prefer the option to complete their training anytime, anywhere and have the opportunity to review topics and complete the course at their own pace.  

• CPR and AED for adult, child, and infant
• Relief of choking for adult, child, and infant
• Opioid-associated life-threatening emergencies

AHA Heartsaver CPR AED Online + Skills Session is a blended learning course comprised of two parts.

  Part 1 - This online portion of the course utilizes a variety of eLearning assets such as eSimulations, animations, self-directed learning, and interactive activities to teach students CPR knowledge and skills. 

  Part 2 - After completion of the online portion, students must attend an instructor-led classroom session focusing on skills practice, debriefing, team scenarios, and skills testing.  

CME/CE credits are not offered for this course. 

Students shall receive their AHA Heartsaver CPR AED Course Completion eCard within 24 hours of course completion. This certification is valid for two years. Students can expect to receive an email from ecards@heart.org or noreply@heart.org, with a link to claim their eCard.