CERTIFICATION CLASSES
Certification is a requirement for many professions and strongly recommended for babysitters, caregivers, or anyone who is a primary caregiver even if they are a family member.
An AHA COURSE COMPLETION CARD is issued upon completion of the class
CARD EXPIRES AFTER 2 YEARS
To maintain certification, you must be recertified
Why Do Cards Expire So Quickly?
The American Heart Association (AHA) endeavors to keep CPR performance standards and guidelines as up-to-date as possible. When CPR practices are modified to improve their effectiveness, courses are updated to reflect the changes. For that reason, and to ensure that people are applying techniques within the current guidelines, CPR certification must be renewed every 2 years.
Why Should I Bother Getting Recertified?
Even if you’re not in an occupation where certification is required, a renewal course gives you the opportunity to practice your skills and refresh your memory on the concepts and physical components of CPR. It also ensures that you’re applying up-to-date practices. Most importantly, it increases the odds that in an emergency situation you won’t be struggling to remember what to do and how to do it!
WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING CLASS OPTIONS:
for Certification or Recertification
(All classes are up-to-date and in compliance with current AHA guidelines)
RECALL ALERT / RETIRADO DEL MERCADO
AN URGENT MEDICAL RECALL NOTICE HAS BEEN ISSUED BY PHILLIPS HEALTHCARE on HeartStart FRx, HeartStart Home and HeartStart OnSite AED MODELS WITH SPECIFIC SERIAL NUMBERS. IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW PURCHASED A PHILLIPS AED UNIT BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2002 and FEBRUARY 2013, PLEASE CONTACT PHILLIPS HEALTHCARE IMMEDIATELY AT 800-263-3342 / Option 5.
UN AVISO de MEMORIA MÉDICO URGENTE HA SIDO PUBLICADO POR PHILLIPS HEALTHCARE den MODELOS en sitio el AED de HeartStart FRx, del hogar de HeartStart y de HeartStart CON NÚMEROS DE SERIE ESPECÍFICOS. SI USTED O ALGUIEN que USTED SABE COMPRÓ una UNIDAD del AED PHILLIPS ENTRE el septiembre de 2002 y febrero de 2013, ENTRE EN CONTACTO CON POR FAVOR el CUIDADO MÉDICO PHILLIPS INMEDIATAMENTE EN 800-263-3342/opción 5.
SCHEDULED CLASSES
Available at various locations
HEARTSAVER® FIRST AID CPR AED
Runs approximately 4.5 hours
This course teaches the critical skills needed to respond to and manage an emergency until emergency medical services arrive, with Pediatric CPR being the primary focus.
Instructors utilize the AHA’s research-proven practice-while-watching technique, which allows them to observe the students, provide feedback and guide the students’ learning of skills.
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.
AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH OR SPANISH
COURSE INSTRUCTION INCLUDES:
- First aid
- Choking relief in adults, children and infants
- What to do for sudden cardiac arrest within any age group
FEES
(Must Be Prepaid)
Rates Available Upon Request
PRIVATE CLASSES FOR FAMILIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
Available by request only
PEDIATRIC HEARTSAVER® FIRST AID CPR AED
Runs approximately 4.5 hours
This course teaches students to respond to and manage illnesses and injuries in a child or infant in the first few minutes until professional help arrives.
Updated to reflect new science from the 2015 AHA Guidelines Update for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care and the 2015 American Heart Association and American Red Cross Update for First Aid
Ideal for learners who prefer group interaction and feedback from an Instructor.
Designed to meet the regulatory requirements for child care workers in all 50 U.S. states.
For Child Care workers:
Teachers, Foster care workers, Camp counselors, Youth organizations, Coaches for children’s sports organizations, and anyone else responsible for children, including parents, grandparents, babysitters and guardians
AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH OR SPANISH
COURSE INSTRUCTION INCLUDES:
Pediatric First Aid Basics
- Illnesses and Injuries:
- Controlling Bleeding and Bandaging
- Burns and Electrical Injuries
- Allergic Reactions
- Breathing Problems
- Drowning
- Bites and Stings
- Broken Bones and Sprains
- Eye Injuries
- Head, Neck and Spine Injries
- Poison Emergencies
- Mouth and Cheek Injuries
- Tooth Injuries
- Splinters
- Common Household Hazards
CPR for Infants, Toddlers and Children
- Choking Hazards
- How to clear a choke
CPR, AED and Choking
- CPR and AED use for Adults,** Children and Infants
- Adult,** Child and Infant Choking
**Optional module
FEE SCHEDULE & INFORMATION
A MINIMUM OF 4 PEOPLE IS REQUIRED
FOR THIS CLASS
MAXIMUM: 20 STUDENTS
FEES
(Must Be Prepaid)
Rates available upon request
HEARTSAVER® CPR AED
Runs approximately 2.5 hours
This course teaches teaches adult, child and infant CPR and how to relieve choking. It also provides instruction in AED (Automated External Defibrillator) use.
Instructors utilize the AHA’s research-proven practice-while-watching technique, which allows them to observe the students, provide feedback, and guide the students’ learning of skills.
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.
AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH OR SPANISH
COURSE INSTRUCTION INCLUDES:
- Infant CPR
- Child CPR and AED** use
- Adult CPR and AED** use
- Opioid-associated life-threatening emergencies
- Adult, child, and infant choking
**Automated External Defibrillator
FEES
(Must Be Prepaid)
Rates available upon request
HEARTSAVER® FIRST AID AED
Runs approximately 2.5 hours
This course covers first aid basics for the most common first aid emergencies.
Students learn duties and responsibilities of first aid rescuers; first aid actions for medical emergencies, including severe choking, heart attack, and stroke; and skills for handling injury and environmental emergencies, including external bleeding, broken bones and sprains, and bites and stings.
Includes instruction on AED (Automated External Defibrillator) use.
For anyone who requires certification in first aid basics.
AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH OR SPANISH
COURSE INSTRUCTION INCLUDES:
- How to recognize FIRST AID emergencies
- How to call for help
- How to perform lifesaving techniques
- How to use an AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
FEES
(Must Be Prepaid)
Rates available upon request
PRIVATE CLASSES FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
Available by request only
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS)
Runs approximately 3 hours
In this course, participants are trained to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies.
The course teaches both single-rescuer and team basic life support skills for application in both prehospital and in-facility environments, with a focus on High-Quality CPR. Team dynamics are also emphasized as students participate in simulated clinical scenarios and learning stations.
A written exam is required to complete the course.
Required for all Health Care professionals:
Doctors, Physicians, Physician’s Assistants, Nurses, Pharmacists, Paramedics, EMTs, Dentists, Dental Assistants, Physical/Occupational Therapists, Fire Fighters, Lifeguards, etc.
AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH OR SPANISH
COURSE INSTRUCTION INCLUDES:
- How to give high-quality chest compressions
- How to deliver appropriate ventilations
- How to provide early use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
FEES
Please note:
Certain class size requirements must be met in order to receive this service.
Rates available upon request