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Heartsaver® CPR AED Course Options

Heartsaver CPR AED is available in two different training methods – blended learning and classroom training. All Heartsaver CPR AED course options teach the same AHA science-based skills and result in the same AHA Course Completion Card.

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Heartsaver CPR AED is geared for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a course completion card in CPR and AED use to meet job, regulatory, or other requirements. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion card, valid for two years. Please contact your employer to ensure that you are selecting the correct course.

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	Blended Learning Heartsaver CPR AED Online	Classroom Heartsaver CPR AED
Format	Blended Learning (online portion, followed by hands-on skills session) Heartsaver CPR AED Online is the eLearning portion of the Heartsaver CPR AED Blended Learning Course and teaches information needed for CPR and AED training. Upon completion of the online portion, students must complete a hands-on skills session with an AHA Instructor. Upon completion of the online portion, students must complete hands-on skills session with an AHA BLS or Heartsaver Instructor	Instructor-led, hands-on class format reinforces skills proficiency This course is a video-based, instructor-led course that teaches adult and child CPR and AED use, infant CPR, and how to relieve choking in adults, children, and infants. This course teaches skills with the AHA’s research-proven practice-while-watching technique, which allows instructors to observe the students, provide feedback, and guide the students’ learning of skills.
Course Completion	Complete the online portion + hands-on skills session with an AHA Instructor	Contact an AHA Training Center in your area to sign up for an Instructor-led class
Time	Online course run times range from 1 hour to 1 ½ hours, and the hands-on skills session can be completed in 1 ¾ hours minutes.* *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.	The classroom course can be completed in approximately 1 ¾ hours (including optional lessons and breaks)
Completion Card	Heartsaver CPR AED Course Completion Card, valid for two years	Heartsaver CPR AED Course Completion Card, valid for two years
Accessibility	Includes audio and transcript for any students who may have a hearing or visual disability.	Contact your Training Center to inquire about their facility’s accommodations.
CE/CME	Available	No
FAQ	Heartsaver Blended Learning FAQ(link opens in new window)	Heartsaver Instructor-Led Training Courses FAQ
Features	Video-based course ensures consistency Instructor-led, hands-on class format reinforces skills proficiency Course is updated with the new science from the 2020 AHA Guidelines Update for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care	Video-based course ensures consistency Instructor-led, hands-on class format reinforces skills proficiency Course is updated with the new science from the 2020 AHA Guidelines Update for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care
Student Materials	Heartsaver CPR AED Online (product 20-1401)	Heartsaver CPR AED Student Workbook (product 20-1129) OR Heartsaver CPR AED Student eBook (product 20-3116)
Instructor Materials	Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED DVD Set (product 20-1123) Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Instructor Manual with Lesson Plans and Instructor CD (product 20-1130) Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Instructor Manual eBook (product 20-3114)	Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Instructor Manual (product 20-1130) OR Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Instructor Manual eBook (product 20-3114) Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED DVD Set (product 20-1123) Additional course materials available for Instructors at AHA Instructor Network

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Course Options - Blended Learning Heartsaver CPR AED Online -
Blended Learning Heartsaver CPR AED Online
Format
Blended Learning (online portion, followed by hands-on skills session) Heartsaver CPR AED Online is the eLearning portion of the Heartsaver CPR AED Blended Learning Course and teaches information needed for CPR and AED training. Upon completion of the online portion, students must complete a hands-on skills session with an AHA Instructor. Upon completion of the online portion, students must complete hands-on skills session with an AHA BLS or Heartsaver Instructor
Course Completion
Complete the online portion + hands-on skills session with an AHA Instructor
Time
Online course run times range from 1 hour to 1 ½ hours, and the hands-on skills session can be completed in 1 ¾ hours minutes.* *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 CPR AED Course Completion Card, valid for two years
Accessibility
Includes audio and transcript for any students who may have a hearing or visual disability.
CE/CME
Available
FAQ
Heartsaver Blended Learning FAQ(link opens in new window)
Features
Video-based course ensures consistency Instructor-led, hands-on class format reinforces skills proficiency Course is updated with the new science from the 2020 AHA Guidelines Update for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care
Student Materials
Heartsaver CPR AED Online (product 20-1401)
Instructor Materials
Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED DVD Set (product 20-1123) Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Instructor Manual with Lesson Plans and Instructor CD (product 20-1130) Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Instructor Manual eBook (product 20-3114)

Course Options - Classroom Heartsaver CPR AED -
Classroom Heartsaver CPR AED
Format
Instructor-led, hands-on class format reinforces skills proficiency This course is a video-based, instructor-led course that teaches adult and child CPR and AED use, infant CPR, and how to relieve choking in adults, children, and infants. This course teaches skills with the AHA’s research-proven practice-while-watching technique, which allows instructors to observe the students, provide feedback, and guide the students’ learning of skills.
Course Completion
Contact an AHA Training Center in your area to sign up for an Instructor-led class
Time
The classroom course can be completed in approximately 1 ¾ hours (including optional lessons and breaks)
Completion Card
Heartsaver CPR AED Course Completion Card, valid for two years
Accessibility
Contact your Training Center to inquire about their facility’s accommodations.
CE/CME
No
FAQ
Heartsaver Instructor-Led Training Courses FAQ
Features
Video-based course ensures consistency Instructor-led, hands-on class format reinforces skills proficiency Course is updated with the new science from the 2020 AHA Guidelines Update for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care
Student Materials
Heartsaver CPR AED Student Workbook (product 20-1129) OR Heartsaver CPR AED Student eBook (product 20-3116)
Instructor Materials
Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Instructor Manual (product 20-1130) OR Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Instructor Manual eBook (product 20-3114) Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED DVD Set (product 20-1123) Additional course materials available for Instructors at AHA Instructor Network

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