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CPR, AED, and First Aid – Blended (50% Online / 50% In-Person)

The American Heart Association Basic Life Support Blended Course trains participants to respond to several life-threatening medical emergencies.

Original price was: $119.00.Current price is: $109.00.

CPR, AED, and First Aid - Blended (50% Online / 50% In-Person)

American Heart Association CPR AED First Aid Blended Course

The AHA’s CPR/AED/First Aid (Heartsaver®) course teaches students critical skills needed to respond to and manage an emergency until emergency medical services arrives. This course uses AHA’s research-proven practice-while-watching technique, which allows instructors to observe the students, provide feedback, and guide the students’ learning of skills.

Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Online is the eLearning portion of the Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Blended Learning Course and is designed to teach students information needed for first aid, CPR, and AED training. Upon completion of the online portion, students must also complete the hands-on skills session.

Who should take this course?

American Heart Association Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED is geared towards anyone with little or no medical training who needs a course completion card for their job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or other requirements or anyone who wants to be prepared for an emergency in any setting.

What does this course teach?

First aid basics
Medical emergencies
Injury emergencies
Environmental emergencies
Preventing illness and injury
Adult, Child, Infant CPR/AED
Opioid-associated life-threatening emergencies

Format

Blended Learning (online portion, followed by hands-on skills session)

Time

Online course run times range from 1 ¼ hours to 3 hours, and the hands-on skills session can be completed in 2 ¼ hours.*

*Individual learner times will vary; run times will vary based on course path and/or optional topics selected. Breaks not included in skills session timing.

Completion Card

Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED course completion card, valid for two years

What is included?

Heartsaver® Total – Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Online (digital)
Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED Manual (digital)
Heartsaver® First Aid Quick Reference Card (digital)
Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED course certification ecard upon successful completion of the course

American Heart Association CPR AED First Aid Blended Course, the best way to prepare for a medical emergency.

eCourse

Heartsaver® Total – Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Online

The Heartsaver Total course path of the Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED Online course is taught in a blended learning format. Students must complete the online portion, followed by the hands-on skills session conducted by an American Heart Association Training Center Instructor. Students who successfully complete the online course and skills session (sold separately), will receive a Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Course Completion card, valid for two years.

Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED provides students the highest quality training in the lifesaving skills of first aid, CPR, and use of an AED. This course empowers students to act with confidence in the event of an emergency at work, home, or in the community.

The Heartsaver Total – Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Online is a comprehensive course path designed for those requiring training to meet OSHA or other regulatory agency requirements.

View the Heartsaver Course Path Grid

Technical Requirements

Please refer to elearning.heart.org for specific course technical requirements.

Product Specifications

Associated Course : Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
Format : Online Course
Product Type : Blended and eLearning

Continuing Education Information

Heartsaver Total – Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED Online

Original Release Date: 03/25/2021
Last Review Date: March 2024
Termination Date: 03/24/2027

Description

Heartsaver Total – Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED provides students the highest quality training in the lifesaving skills of first aid, CPR, and use of an AED. This course empowers students to act with confidence in the event of an emergency at work, home, or in the community.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion, participants should be able to:
1. Describe how high-quality CPR improves survival
2. Explain the concepts of the Chain of Survival
3. Recognize when someone needs CPR
4. Perform high-quality CPR for an adult
5. Describe how to perform CPR with help from other bystanders
6. Give effective breaths by using mouth-to-mouth or a mask for all age group
7. Utilize an AED on an adult
8. Perform high-quality CPR for a child
9. Utilize an AED on a child
10. Perform high-quality CPR for an infant
11. Describe when and how to help a choking adult or child
12. Demonstrate how to help a choking infant
13. Describe how to help someone with drug overdose emergencies
14. Describe the techniques that help prevent drowning emergencies
15. List the priorities, roles, and responsibilities of first aid rescuers
16. Describe the key steps in first aid
17. Remove protective gloves (a skill students will demonstrate)
18. Find the problem (a skill students will demonstrate)
19. Describe the assessment and first aid actions for the following life-threatening conditions: heart attack, difficulty breathing, choking, severe bleeding, shock, and stroke
20. Utilize an epinephrine pen (a skill students will demonstrate)
21. Control bleeding and bandaging (a skill students will demonstrate)
22. Recognize elements of common injuries
23. Recognize elements of common illnesses
24. Describe the risks of smoking and vaping and the benefits of a healthy lifestyle
25. Describe how to find information on preventing illness and injury
26. Recognize the legal questions that apply to first aid rescuers

*Course objectives may vary on the basis of the course topics the student completes.

Accreditation Terms

IACET: 03/25/2024 – 03/24/2027
Joint Accreditation: N/A
CAPCE: N/A
AARC: N/A

Accreditation Statements

Continuing Education Accreditation – General Audience
The American Heart Association is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). The American Heart Association complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, the American Heart Association is authorized to issue the IACET 0.10 CEU.

Participation and Successful Completion

Successful completion of this CE activity includes the following:
1. Complete all portions of the online course
2. Complete the course evaluation
3. Print the Certificate/Statement of Credit

Disclosure Statement

All persons in a position to control educational content of a CE activity provided by the American Heart Association must disclose to the audience all financial relationships with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. The presence or absence of all financial relationships will be disclosed to the audience in activity materials. All unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices discussed will also be disclosed to the audience. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

The following authors/faculty have declared NO financial interest(s) and/or affiliations:
Gustavo E. Flores, MD, NRP, FP-C
Eric Goralnick, MD, MS
Val Powell, MEd
Amber Hoover, RN, MSN
Becky Lehotzky, PhD
Lana M. Gent, PhD
Kent Coppock
Liz McKnight
Yvonne J. Anguiano
Sylvia Molina

This list represents the relationships that may be perceived as actual or reasonable conflicts of interest as reported on the Disclosure Questionnaire, which all AHA volunteers are required to complete and submit. The focus is on relevant financial relationships with commercial interests in the 24-month period preceding the time that the individual is being asked to assume a role controlling content: N/A

Target Audiences

The AHA’s Heartsaver courses are designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs first aid and/or CPR training and a course completion card for job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or other requirements. Heartsaver courses can also be taken by anyone who wants to be prepared to act in an emergency.

ADA Statement

The American Heart Association does not provide advice to Training Centers on ADA requirements or any other laws, rules, or regulations. Training Centers must determine accommodations necessary to comply with applicable laws. AHA recommends consultation legal counsel.

Core curriculum change requests for accessibility purposes must be scientifically based and approved in advance in writing by the AHA ECC Science & Product Development department; otherwise a student must be able to successfully perform all course requirements (skills and written tests as indicated) to receive a course completion card. Reasonable accommodations may be made, such as placing the manikin on a table at the height necessary for wheelchair-bound individuals. However, the skills must be satisfactorily completed during the testing sessions. Guidelines for accommodating students with special needs or disabilities may be found in the Program Administration Manual.

Audience

FAQ

Q: What are the AHA’s Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Blended Learning Courses?
A: Reflecting the latest science and education from the 2020 AHA Guidelines for CPR and Emergency
Cardiovascular Care (ECC), the AHA’s Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Blended Learning Courses provide
students the highest quality training in the lifesaving skills of first aid and/or CPR and use of an AED.
These courses empower students to act with confidence in the event of an emergency at work, home,
or in the community.
With online, onsite, and classroom training*, these courses offer flexibility for Training Centers,
Instructors, and students to select the appropriate training solution to fit their needs.
*Training options may vary by Training Center.
Courses include: Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Online, Heartsaver CPR AED Online, and Heartsaver
First Aid Online
In these courses, the following combinations can be taught:
• First Aid
• First Aid, Adult CPR AED
• First Aid, Adult CPR AED, Child CPR AED
• First Aid, Adult CPR AED, Infant CPR
• First Aid, Adult CPR AED, Child CPR AED, Infant CPR
• Adult CPR AED
• Adult CPR AED, Child CPR AED
• Adult CPR AED, Infant CPR
• Adult CPR AED, Child CPR AED, Infant CPR

Q: What will students learn in this course?
A: After successfully completing a Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Blended Learning Course, students
should be able to
CPR AED
• Describe how high-quality CPR improves survival
• Explain the concept of the Chain of Survival
• Recognize when someone needs CPR
• Describe how to perform CPR with help from others
• Demonstrate giving effective breaths by using mouth to mouth or a mask for all ages
• Demonstrate performing high-quality CPR for an adult, a child, and an infant
• Demonstrate using an AED on an adult and on a child

• Describe when and how to help a choking adult or child
• Demonstrate how to help a choking infant

First Aid
• List the priorities, roles, and responsibilities of first aid rescuers
• Describe the key steps in first aid
• Demonstrate removing protective gloves
• Demonstrate finding the problem
• Describe the assessment and first aid actions for these life-threatening conditions: heart attack,
difficulty breathing, choking, severe bleeding, shock, and stroke
• Describe when and how to help a choking adult, child, or infant
• Demonstrate how to help a choking infant
• Demonstrate how to use an epinephrine pen
• Demonstrate how to control bleeding and apply bandaging
• Recognize elements of common illnesses and injuries
• Describe the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle and the risks of smoking and vaping
• Describe how to find information on preventing illness and injury
• Recognize the legal questions that apply to first aid rescuers

NOTE: Course objectives vary based on the course topics taught.

Q: What are the key differences between the 2015 Guidelines and 2020 Guidelines versions of the
Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Blended Learning Courses?
A: The new course includes the following changes:
Course Structure:
Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED now offers the flexibility of optional course paths, which allows
Instructors and students to customize the content to meet the needs of students while ensuring
consistency among all Heartsaver courses. For students who must take both CPR AED and first aid, the
AHA has designed course paths to address their specific needs. Students should check with their
respective agencies to ensure these course paths fulfill their requirements. See the full course topic list
by course path at CPR.Heart.org and the AHA Instructor Network.
• Heartsaver – This shortened and targeted version of the course focuses on core curriculum and
skills to put students on a fast track to refresh their skills. It is designed to be flexible for students
who need to review only specific topics to meet course requirements to obtain a course completion
card. However, it is not regulatory or Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
compliant.
• Heartsaver Total – This comprehensive curriculum is designed to meet licensing requirements for
OSHA and other regulatory agencies.

Note: The Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Instructor Manual outlines two additional audience-focused
course paths (Office, Educator). These course paths are not offered as options within the Heartsaver
First Aid CPR AED Online course. However, students can customize their course experience by selecting
optional topics with Heartsaver course path.
It is important for students to be familiar with their training requirement needs. If students are not
familiar with their organization’s requirements, they should select the Heartsaver Total course path.
Once the course is started and the course path is selected, students will not be able to switch to
another course path.
New/Updated Course Content:
Several additional or revised topics are included to educate students on some of the major health
issues in our communities. These include:
• Smoking and vaping
• Opioid overdose
• Benefits of a healthy lifestyle
For the student’s convenience, each Heartsaver online program contains a Heartsaver Student eBook
available for reference in the Resources section on the course launch page.

Q: What is the blended learning format for these courses?
A: Blended learning offers the convenience of digital learning. Students have the flexibility to take the
cognitive portion of the course at their own pace, location, and on their own schedule.
Heartsaver First Aid and CPR AED eLearning Courses use a variety of eLearning assets such as
dramatizations, animations, self-directed learning, and interactive activities to teach students first
aid and/or CPR AED knowledge. The online portion of Heartsaver blended learning courses contain
required exercises which must be completed before the student can receive a certificate of
completion.
Also, for the student’s convenience, each course contains a Heartsaver Student eBook available for
reference in the Resources section on the course launch page.
After completing the online portion, students will attend an Instructor-led, hands-on session that
focuses on meaningful coaching, skills practice, and skills testing.

Q: Is a skills session/test required?
A: A hands-on skills practice session for first aid, CPR, and AED, and a skills test for CPR and AED skills
are required. During the skills practice session, students have the opportunity for one-on-one time
with an AHA instructor to ask questions, receive feedback, and gain confidence performing skills.

Online Portion:
Q: What are some of the unique features of the Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Online programs?
A: Following are features of Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Online:
• Students have the convenience of completing the course at their own pace at work, home, or
wherever Internet access is available
• Can be used for initial or renewal training
• Includes interactive exercises and videos to engage students and provide periodic points of
knowledge transference
• Certificate of completion available to print when the online portion has been completed
successfully
• Students have access to all information in the online portion for 24 months after activation of
their key to help reinforce what they have learned
• Includes audio and transcript for students who may have a hearing or visual disability
• Screen and text-sized options help meet diverse learning needs
• Resources section on course launch page includes a Heartsaver Student Workbook eBook for
the student’s convenience

Q: Can a student log in and out of the course?
A: Yes. Students can enter and exit a course as often as necessary. If they are inactive in the course
for 30 minutes, their user session will expire. When this happens, a message will notify students
their session expired. They will simply log in again and return to the course, where they will see all
their completed exercises have been saved.

Q: Can course material be accessed after the online portion is completed?
A: Yes, students may access all material included in the Heartsaver online programs for 24 months (2
years) following initial activation of their course.

Q: Do students need to purchase a Heartsaver eBook or printed workbook along with the online
portion of the course to meet the requirements outlined in the Program Administration Manual?
A: No, for the student’s convenience, each course contains a Heartsaver Student eBook available for
reference in the Resources section on the course launch page.

Q: What are the course completion requirements for the Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED courses?
A: To successfully complete a Heartsaver course and earn a Heartsaver course completion card,
students must successfully complete the online course, then pass the following skills tests during
the hands-on skills session for the Heartsaver course or path that they are taking:
Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Course
Heartsaver Course Path
• Adult CPR and AED Skills Test

• Child CPR Skills Test (if teaching Child CPR)
• Infant CPR Skills Test (if teaching Infant CPR)
• First Aid Skills Test

Heartsaver Total Course Path
• Adult CPR and AED Skills Test
• Child CPR Skills Test (if teaching Child CPR)
• Infant CPR Skills Test (if teaching Infant CPR)
• First Aid Skills Test

Office Course Path
• Adult CPR and AED Skills Test
• Child CPR Skills Test (if teaching Child CPR)
• Infant CPR Skills Test (if teaching Infant CPR)
• First Aid Skills Test

Educator Course Path
• Adult CPR and AED Skills Test
• Child CPR Skills Test
• Infant CPR Skills Test (if teaching Infant CPR)
• First Aid Skills Test

Heartsaver CPR AED Course
• Adult CPR and AED Skills Test
• Child CPR Skills Test (if teaching Child CPR)
• Infant CPR Skills Test (if teaching Infant CPR)

Heartsaver First Aid Course
• First Aid Skills Test

Service Area

Service Area – Twin Cities Metro

Ready Rescuer provides onsite CPR, AED, and First Aid, certification training throughout the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro area. We travel to your workplace, office, school, church, or organization for group training at standard rates within our core service area:

Hennepin County: Minneapolis, Plymouth, Maple Grove, Brooklyn Park, Minnetonka, Edina, Bloomington, St. Louis Park, etc.
Ramsey County: St. Paul, Roseville, Shoreview, Maplewood, Little Canada, etc.
Anoka County: Coon Rapids, Blaine, Andover, Fridley, Columbia Heights, etc.
Dakota County: Eagan, Burnsville, Apple Valley, Lakeville, Inver Grove Heights, etc.
Washington County: Woodbury, Stillwater, Cottage Grove, Forest Lake, etc.
Scott County: Shakopee, Prior Lake, Savage, etc.
Carver County: Chaska, Chanhassen, Waconia, etc.

If you’re outside the metro area, let us know and we are happy to put together a quote!

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CPR, AED, and First Aid – Blended (50% Online / 50% In-Person)