HEARTBEAT TRAINING CENTER

Pediatric Basic Life Support CPR Course

Practical CPR training focused on infant and child emergencies.

The Pediatric Basic Life Support CPR Course helps participants recognize life-threatening emergencies involving infants and children, provide high-quality CPR, use an AED appropriately and respond with confidence until professional help arrives.

Training Course Details

The course at a glance for organizations and participants preparing to schedule pediatric CPR training.

Best For

Childcare providers, school staff, coaches, healthcare teams, youth program staff and organizations responsible for infants or children.

Course Focus

Infant and child CPR, AED use, rescue breathing, choking response, emergency recognition and basic life support skills.

Duration

Instructor-led training with hands-on practice. Blended learning options may also be available depending on the course format selected.

Certification

Course completion documentation may be available depending on the selected format and successful completion.

Training Format

Instructor-led training with hands-on CPR skills practice; onsite group training and blended learning options may be available.

Location

Training can be provided onsite at your school, childcare center, healthcare office, church, camp, workplace or organization.

Strengthen child safety readiness and respond with confidence in pediatric emergencies.

Practical CPR Training for Infant and Child Emergencies

Pediatric emergencies can feel different from adult emergencies. Infants and children may require different CPR techniques, different AED considerations and a clear understanding of how to respond quickly when breathing, choking or cardiac emergencies occur.

This course focuses on three essential areas of pediatric emergency response:

Practice infant CPR steps, including compressions, breaths and emergency response.

Learn child CPR techniques, including compressions, rescue breathing and response steps.

Understand AED use and choking response for infants and children.

Course Topics

Train with confidence. Respond with purpose.

Participants learn practical pediatric CPR skills they can use in real emergency situations, with instruction designed to make the response process clear, calm and approachable. Training may include:

Who this course is for

Designed for Child-Focused Professionals and Care Teams

This course is designed for people and organizations responsible for the safety of infants and children. It is a strong fit for teams that need pediatric CPR training, child-focused emergency response skills or certification support for roles involving children.

This course is ideal for:

Childcare providers
Preschool and daycare teams
School staff and teachers
Coaches and athletic staff
Camp staff and youth program leaders
Church nursery and children’s ministry teams
Pediatric medical offices
Dental offices that treat children
Healthcare providers who work with pediatric patients
Foster care and adoption support teams
Parents, guardians and caregivers
Employees assigned to child safety or emergency response roles

💡 Teams that need broader First Aid, CPR and AED training for adults, children and infants may also want to review the Heartsaver First Aid / CPR / AED Course. →

Trusted by Organizations Across Michigan

Organizations choose Heartbeat because safety training needs to be clear, reliable and easy to coordinate. Heartbeat has an outstanding track record serving businesses, churches, fire departments and private-sector organizations for their emergency medical training needs.

Our team provides hands-on instruction, practical guidance and dependable support that helps organizations keep employees, clients, students, congregations and communities safer.

Hands-On,
Instructor-Led Learning

This course is designed to be practical and interactive. Participants do not just review pediatric CPR concepts. They practice the skills they may need to use during an infant or child emergency.

Instructor demonstration
Guided skills practice
CPR practice for infants and children
AED practice when applicable
Choking response practice
Scenario-based pediatric emergency response
Instructor coaching and feedback
Skills checkoff, if required for certification

Practice hands-on skills, get instructor feedback, and build confidence for real pediatric emergencies.

Employer and Group Training Support for Pediatric Basic Life Support CPR

Heartbeat supports organizations that need to train groups efficiently, document completion and keep pediatric emergency readiness moving forward. Group training is a strong fit for:

Childcare licensing or workplace training needs

School and staff safety training

Pediatric healthcare team training

Certification renewals and annual safety refreshers

Youth program emergency preparedness

Training for churches, camps and community organizations

New employee onboarding for child-focused roles

Train Your Team Together

Group training helps organizations keep records organized and reduce the scheduling burden for individual participants.

Certification Details

A successful course completion may result in course completion documentation or a recognized AHA course completion card, depending on the selected course format and participant completion of required components.

Course Completion Documentation

Participants who successfully complete the required course components may receive documentation that supports employer, licensing, workplace or role-specific training needs. This documentation can help organizations track who completed training, when training was completed and when renewal may be needed.

Need help with training requirements?

Some organizations have specific pediatric CPR requirements based on role, industry, licensing, healthcare setting or internal safety policies. If you are scheduling for a team, Heartbeat can help confirm whether this course is the right fit or whether another course, such as Heartsaver First Aid / CPR / AED, Healthcare Provider CPR, Babysitting or Bloodborne Pathogens training, is more appropriate.

OUR SCHEDULING PROCESS

How Training Works

STEP 1

Choose your course

Select Pediatric Basic Life Support CPR if your team needs CPR training focused on infants and children.

Submit your preferred date and time online or call to coordinate directly.

STEP 2

Request a date and time

STEP 3

Share class details

Provide your location, headcount, onsite contact and any room setup needs.

Our team will confirm the course format, timing, requirements and next steps.

STEP 4

Confirm the training plan

STEP 5

Complete training

Participants attend the course, complete the required skills and receive documentation when applicable.

Ready To Start?

Tell us about your team size, preferred date, training location and the age groups your team works with. We will help confirm the right course and next steps.

Related Courses & Safety Training Options

Explore related courses and safety training options for your team.

Heartsaver First Aid / CPR / AED Course

BLS Provider Course (Healthcare Provider CPR)

Bloodborne Pathogens Training Course

Fire Extinguisher Training

Stop The Bleed Training

MIOSHA Required Training

AED
Maintenance

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should take the Pediatric Basic Life Support CPR Course?

This course is designed for people who work with or care for infants and children, including childcare providers, school staff, youth program leaders, coaches, pediatric care teams and caregivers.

Is this the same as the Heartsaver First Aid / CPR / AED Course?

No. The Heartsaver First Aid / CPR / AED Course is broader and may include first aid, adult CPR and AED training. The Pediatric Basic Life Support CPR Course is focused more specifically on CPR and emergency response skills for infants and children.

Do participants receive a certification card?

Eligible participants may receive course completion documentation or an AHA Course Completion Card after successfully completing the required course components, depending on the selected course format.

How long is the course?

Course length depends on the selected course format, group size and any modules included. Heartbeat can confirm expected timing when scheduling.

Can this training be done onsite?

Yes. Onsite group training is available for schools, childcare providers, churches, camps, healthcare offices, youth organizations and other teams.

What information do you need to schedule a class?

Heartbeat will need the preferred date and time, training location, number of participants, onsite contact, participant roles and any setup details.

Can this course help with childcare, school or workplace requirements?

Yes. This course may help support childcare, school, workplace, healthcare or role-specific training requirements when it matches the training required for the participant’s role.

Does this course include first aid?

This page is focused on pediatric CPR and basic life support skills. If your team also needs first aid training, Heartbeat can help you choose a course that includes First Aid, CPR and AED training.

Can we combine this with other training?

Yes. Organizations may combine pediatric CPR training with First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens, Fire Extinguisher, Stop The Bleed, Babysitting or MIOSHA-related training.

Still Have Questions About Training?

Tell us about your team size, location, participant roles and scheduling goals. Heartbeat can help you choose the right course and next steps.

Ready to schedule this course?

Let’s make sure your team is prepared to respond to infant and child emergencies with confidence.