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Heartsaver First Aid,
CPR & AED Course
Hands-on emergency response training for workplaces, schools, caregivers and community teams.
Prepare your team to recognize emergencies, provide first aid, perform CPR and use an automated external defibrillator with confidence. This course is designed for people with little or no medical training who need practical, job-ready emergency response skills.
- 3 Hours
- Certification
- Group Training Available
Training Course Details
The course at a glance for organizations and participants preparing to schedule First Aid, CPR and AED training.
Best For
Employees, school staff, childcare teams, coaches, caregivers, community groups and workplace responders
Course Focus
First aid, CPR and AED use
Duration
Approximately 3 hour course
Certification
AHA Course Completion Card available upon successful completion
Training Format
Instructor-led classroom training, with blended learning options available
Location
Onsite at your workplace or organization, or scheduled training location
Train employees, meet workplace safety expectations, and build a more prepared team
Practical Training for Real Emergencies
Emergencies can happen anywhere: at work, at school, at home, at events or in public spaces. The Heartsaver First Aid / CPR / AED Course gives participants the knowledge and hands-on practice they need to respond quickly and appropriately until professional help arrives.
This course combines three essential areas of emergency response:
How to recognize and respond to common injuries and medical emergencies
How to perform lifesaving chest compressions and respond to cardiac arrest.
How to safely and effectively use an automated external defibrillator.
Course Topics
Train with confidence. Respond with purpose.
Participants will learn how to recognize emergencies and take appropriate action in common first aid, CPR and AED situations. Core topics may include:
- Recognizing a medical emergency
- Calling 911 and activating an emergency response plan
- Adult CPR
- AED use
- Choking response
- First aid basics
- Bleeding control
- Burns
- Sprains, strains and broken bones
- Shock
- Sudden illness
- Environmental emergencies
- Safe response until EMS arrives
- Recognizing a medical emergency
- Calling 911 and activating an emergency response plan
- Adult CPR
- AED use
- Choking response
- First aid basics
- Bleeding control
- Burns
- Sprains, strains and broken bones
- Shock
- Sudden illness
- Environmental emergencies
- Safe response until EMS arrives
Who this course is for
Designed for Non-Medical Responders and Workplace Teams
This course is ideal for:
- Office and administrative teams
- Manufacturing and industrial employees
- School staff and teachers
- Childcare providers
- Coaches and athletic staff
- Camp and youth program leaders
- Church and nonprofit teams
- Fitness and recreation staff
- Security and facilities teams
- Parents, caregivers and community members
- Employees assigned to workplace emergency response roles
💡 This is not the best fit for healthcare professionals who need a BLS or Healthcare Provider CPR credential. Those participants should review the Healthcare Provider CPR Course instead. →
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 don’t just watch a presentation. They practice the skills they may need to use during an emergency. Training may include:
- Instructor demonstration
- Guided skills practice
- Real-world emergency scenarios
- CPR practice
- AED practice
- First aid discussion and application
- Skills checkoff, if required for certification
Participants should leave with a clearer understanding of what to do, when to act and how to respond safely.
Employer and Group Training Support for First Aid, CPR & AED
This course is well-suited for businesses and organizations that want a consistent emergency response baseline across their team. Common reasons organizations schedule this course:
New employee safety training
Certification renewals
Workplace emergency preparedness
School or childcare safety requirements
Team training for coaches, staff or volunteers
Internal emergency response planning
AED program support
Train Your Team Together
Group training also helps employers keep records organized and reduce the scheduling burden for individual employees.
Certification Details
Participants who successfully complete the required course components may receive an American Heart Association Course Completion Card.
AHA Course Completion Card
Upon successful completion, eligible participants receive an AHA Course Completion Card, valid for 2 years. This documentation can support employer, regulatory or workplace safety requirements when the course selected matches the participant’s required training.
Important note for employers:
Some workplaces have specific training requirements based on role, industry, licensing 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 Healthcare Provider CPR, Pediatric Basic Life Support or Bloodborne Pathogens Training, is more appropriate.
OUR SCHEDULING PROCESS
How Training Works
STEP 1
Choose your course
Select Heartsaver First Aid / CPR / AED if your team needs practical emergency response training for non-medical responders.
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
Some teams combine this course with additional safety training. Explore other training courses and emergency preparedness topics offered by Heartbeat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this course for healthcare providers?
Not usually. This course is designed for people with little or no medical training. Healthcare professionals who need a provider-level CPR credential should review the Healthcare Provider CPR Course or Basic Life Support course.
Do participants receive a certification card?
Eligible participants may receive an AHA Course Completion Card after successfully completing the required course components.
How long is the course?
The final course length should be confirmed before publishing. AHA lists the classroom Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course at approximately 3.5 hours, while blended learning includes an online portion plus an in-person skills session.
Can this training be done onsite?
Yes. Onsite group training is recommended for businesses, schools and organizations that need to train multiple people together.Yes. Onsite group training is recommended for businesses, schools and organizations that need to train multiple people together.
What information do you need to schedule a class?
Heartsaver will need the preferred date and time, training location, number of participants, onsite contact and any setup details.
Can this course help with workplace safety requirements?
Yes, this course may help support workplace safety, job, regulatory or licensing requirements when it matches the training required for the role. AHA describes Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED as appropriate for people who need an OSHA-compliant course completion card or want to be ready to respond in an emergency.
Can we schedule multiple training courses together?
Yes. Organizations may want to combine CPR, First Aid and AED training with Bloodborne Pathogens, Fire Extinguisher, Stop The Bleed or MIOSHA-related training.
Do you offer training for child and infant emergencies?
Child and infant CPR modules may be available depending on the selected course format. Teams focused on childcare, schools or youth programs may also want to review the Pediatric Basic Life Support CPR Course.
Still have questions?
Tell us about your team size, location, participant roles and scheduling goals. Heartbeat can help you choose the right course and next steps.