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CPR & AED All Ages

The essential lifesaving skill every adult should have.

Learn adult, child, and infant CPR plus AED use in a single, judgment-free session built for people with no medical background.

4 hours Up to 12 per class Valid 2 years
$65/ person

Group & onsite pricing available for 6+ participants

Renewing? $55 · 2 hours

In-person Blended (online + skills check)
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What you'll learn

Course outcomes

  • Recognize the signs of cardiac arrest, choking, and breathing emergencies
  • Perform high-quality CPR on adults, children, and infants
  • Operate an AED confidently and safely
  • Clear airway obstructions using back blows and abdominal thrusts
  • Respond with composure until EMS arrives
Curriculum

How the class is structured

1

Module 1 — Recognizing an Emergency

  • Chain of Survival overview
  • Scene safety and calling for help
  • Identifying cardiac arrest vs. other emergencies
2

Module 2 — Adult CPR & AED

  • High-quality chest compressions and rescue breaths
  • AED placement, analysis, and shock delivery
  • Two-rescuer and team dynamics basics
3

Module 3 — Child & Infant CPR

  • Anatomical and technique differences for children and infants
  • Choking relief for children and infants
  • Special considerations for caregivers
4

Module 4 — Adult & Pediatric Choking

  • Choking Identification
  • Methods to Relieve Choking
5

Module 5 — Skills Assessment

  • Hands-on scenario practice with instructor feedback
  • Skills check-off on manikins with real-time feedback devices
  • Certification card issued the same day
Good to know

Questions about this course

No. This course is designed for the general public with zero medical background required.

No. Heartsaver is built for laypeople; BLS is designed for clinicians and includes additional team-response skills.

Who should take this

  • General public
  • New parents & caregivers
  • Fitness professionals
  • Teachers

Prerequisites

None — open to anyone age 14 and up.

What to bring

  • Comfortable clothing you can kneel and move in
  • Photo ID for your certification card

Upcoming sessions

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