AHA HeartSaver First Aid CPR AED Initial / Renewal / Skills Checkoffs at First In Last Out Medical Response 3322 Coors Blvd NW Suite 4 Albuquerque, NM 87120

The American Heart Association (AHA) First Aid, CPR, and AED class (often called Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED) is a training course designed to teach laypersons (i.e. people with little or no medical background) how to respond in medical emergencies. cpr.heart.org+2cpr.heart.org+2

Here’s a breakdown of what the course covers, how it’s offered, and what you should expect:

What is the class about?

• The course combines three critical lifesaving skills: First Aid, CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) use. cpr.heart.org+2cpr.heart.org+2

• The material is based on AHA’s guidelines for CPR and emergency cardiovascular care (ECC). cpr.heart.org+1

• It teaches how to recognize and treat life-threatening emergencies or injuries, such as cardiac arrest, choking, bleeding, shock, and other medical events, until professional help arrives. cpr.heart.org+2cpr.heart.org+2

• For AED, the course covers how to safely use an AED device on a person in cardiac arrest. cpr.heart.org+1

Who is it intended for?

• People with little or no medical training who want to be prepared for emergencies in the home, workplace, or community. cpr.heart.org+2cpr.heart.org+2

• Individuals who need certification for their job, or to meet regulatory requirements (e.g. OSHA, school, childcare, etc.). cpr.heart.org+3cpr.heart.org+3cpr.heart.org+3

• It is not designed mainly for healthcare professionals; those would typically take AHA’s BLS (Basic Life Support) or other more advanced courses. cpr.heart.org+1

Course formats & duration

• Instructor-led classroom: A video-based class led by an instructor teaching hands-on practice of the skills. cpr.heart.org+2cpr.heart.org+2

• Blended learning / hybrid: Part of the curriculum is completed online (eLearning), followed by a hands-on skills session in person. eLearning Heart+3cpr.heart.org+3cpr.heart.org+3

• Fully virtual / remote: Some offerings may allow the entire course to be done virtually, including the skills session, under particular program options. cpr.heart.org+1

• Times vary depending on which optional modules are included (child CPR, infant CPR, first aid additions, etc.) cpr.heart.org+1

• The standard classroom option (with core content and hands-on skills) is often around 2¼ hours, including optional segments and breaks. cpr.heart.org+1

Certification & validity

• Upon successful completion, participants receive a course completion card (sometimes called a “certification”) from the AHA. cpr.heart.org+2cpr.heart.org+2

• That card is valid for two years after the date of completion. cpr.heart.org+2cpr.heart.org+2

• To stay current, one must retake the course before expiration if continued certification is needed for work or requirements.

First In Last Out Medical Response 3322 Coors Blvd NW Suite 4 Albuquerque, NM 87120.