The American Heart Association (AHA) sets the standard for resuscitation education and training. Here at Help-A-Heart CPR we are proud to offer an extensive selection of American Heart Association CPR training classes following American Heart Association guidelines including Adult and Pediatric CPR AED First Aid, Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, PEARS, and Bloodborne Pathogens.

Basic life support (BLS) for healthcare providers

For all healthcare providers Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association certification training is vital. In the U.S., there is a mandated American Heart Association (AHA) protocol for the immediate treatment of critical events that must be closely followed by all healthcare providers. Acquiring the American Heart Association BLS CPR certification is the responsibility of all healthcare providers that are providing medical care to the general public, and with frequent changes being made to the AHA guidelines, BLS renewal is also mandatory and required every two years. 
Recommended for: MDs, RNs, EMTs, Dentists, Pharmacists, and Medical Personnel
The BLS CPR class covers:
  • Adult, Child, and Infant CPR
  • Conscious and Unconscious Choking for victims of all ages
  • Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use and special considerations
  • Breathing Barriers, Bag Valve Masks, and 2 Rescuer CPR
  • Cardiopulmonary Emergencies and Special Resuscitation Situations
Just a reminder. Per the American Heart Association you MUST take the course pre-test for all ACLS and PALS provider classes. You need to print out and bring your pre-test results with you to the class. If the pre-course test results are not provided at the time of your class, you will have 24 hours from the class start time to provide this information to receive your card. If you can't provide your results within the 24 hours, we will not be able to issue you your card. If you have not taken the pre-course yet, please go to our ACLS pre-course self-assessment and PALS pre-course self-assessment page. Please call with any questions. Thank you.
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ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS) INITIAL

The AHA ACLS certification provides clinical and treatment guidelines for healthcare providers. Knowledge of these guidelines have been proven to help sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), stroke and other emergency victims get the best results possible.
However, acquiring the ACLS certification is more than just a certification. ACLS training provides offers empowerment and comprehensive knowledge for healthcare providers offering them the skills and resources to be prepared for real emergencies that they may experiences on a daily basis. ACLS renewal certification is also mandatory and required every two years.
Recommended for any healthcare professional and medical personnel who may respond to cardiovascular emergencies.
The ACLS Class covers:
  • Recognition and early management of respiratory and cardiac arrest
  • Airway Management
  • ACLS Pharmacology
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) review
  • Management of acute coronary syndromes and stroke
  • How to be both a leader and a team member in a resuscitation team​​
*CE‘s available for EMS and Board of Nursing! ​
​**This class is for those who have never taken ACLS before or have an expired ACLS certification card.


​ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS)-RENEWAL

Recommended for any healthcare professional and medical personnel who may respond to cardiovascular emergencies.
The ACLS Renewal Class covers:
  • Recognition and early management of respiratory and cardiac arrest
  • Airway Management
  • ACLS Pharmacology
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) review
  • Management of acute coronary syndromes and stroke
  • How to be both a leader and a team member in a resuscitation team
*CE‘s available for EMS and Board of Nursing! ​​
​**This class is for those who have an unexpired ACLS certification card.

ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS) & Basic Life Support (BLS) Combo Course

The ACLS and BLS Combo Course combines two essential certifications for healthcare providers saving both time and money. 
The ACLS Class covers:
  • Recognition and early management of respiratory and cardiac arrest
  • Airway Management
  • ACLS Pharmacology
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) review
  • Management of acute coronary syndromes and stroke
  • How to be both a leader and a team member in a resuscitation team
*CE‘s available for EMS and Board of Nursing! ​​
​**This class is for those who have an unexpired ACLS certification card.

The BLS CPR class covers:
  • Adult, Child, and Infant CPR
  • Conscious and Unconscious Choking for victims of all ages
  • Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use and special considerations
  • Breathing Barriers, Bag Valve Masks, and 2 Rescuer CPR
  • Cardiopulmonary Emergencies and Special Resuscitation Situations
*CE‘s available for EMS and Board of Nursing! ​​
​**This class is for those who have an unexpired BLS certification card.

PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (PALS)-INITIAL

The Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is provided to those healthcare providers that are seeking to be properly trained on life-threatening situations involving children. In PALS certification classes, the student will learn about the different emergency response techniques applied to certain situations when a child’s life is threatened by a medical emergency. PALS renewal certification is also mandatory and required every two years.
Recommended for any healthcare professionals and medical personnel who may respond to pediatric emergencies.
The PALS Class covers:
  • The systematic approach to Pediatric Assessment
  • Management of pediatric respiratory emergencies
  • Vascular access (Including intraosseous training)
  • Airway Management
  • PALS Pharmacology
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) review
  • Numerous pediatric case studies and simulations
  • How to be both a leader and a team member in a pediatric resuscitation team
*CE‘s available for EMS and Board of Nursing! For CME’s.
​**This class is for those who have never taken PALS before or have an expired PALS certification card.

PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (PALS)-RENEWAL

Recommended for any healthcare professionals and medical personnel who may respond to pediatric emergencies.
The PALS Class covers:
  • The systematic approach to Pediatric Assessment
  • Management of pediatric respiratory emergencies
  • Vascular access (Including intraosseous training)
  • Airway Management
  • PALS Pharmacology
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) review
  • Numerous pediatric case studies and simulations
  • How to be both a leader and a team member in a pediatric resuscitation team
*CE‘s available for EMS and Board of Nursing! For CME’s.
​**This class is for those who have an unexpired PALS certification card.

PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY ASSESSMENT, RECOGNITION, AND STABILIZATION (PEARS)

Recommended for: All healthcare professionals and medical personnel who need to be able to recognize and manage pediatric emergencies.
The PEARS Class covers:
  • A systematic approach to basic Pediatric Assessment
  • Respiratory compromise and arrest recognition and management
  • Circulatory compromise and arrest recognition and management
  • Shock recognition and management
  • Pediatric chain of survival review
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) review
  • Numerous pediatric case studies and simulations
  • How to be more confident in responding to pediatric emergencies
CE‘s available for EMS and Board of Nursing! ​

CPR, AED, AND BASIC FIRST AID CERTIFICATION

HEARTSAVER CPR/AED

Recommended for: Laypeople, Security Guards, Yoga instructors, Fitness Trainers and Teachers.
The CPR and AED Class covers:
  • How to Administer Adult, Child and Infant CPR
  • How to Use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and Special Considerations
  • How to Assist Conscious and Unconscious Choking Victims
*This class is NOT for Healthcare Providers (Please take our BLS course if you are in healthcare!)

BASIC FIRST AID

Recommended for: Anyone Interested in Learning Basic First Aid Skills.
The First Aid Class covers:
  • Patient Assessment
  • Asthma
  • Muscle and Bone Injuries
  • Seizures
  • Trauma (bleeding wounds)
  • Legal and Emotional Considerations
  • Falls
  • Heat and Cold Emergencies (Heat Stroke, Hypothermia, etc.)
  • Allergic Reactions and Anaphylaxis

CPR, AED, & FIRST AID

Recommended for: Teachers, Fitness Trainers, Security Guards, and Laypeople.
This class is a combination of our most popular classes for a lower price!
The CPR, AED, and First Aid Class covers:
  • How to Administer Adult, Child and Infant CPR
  • How to Use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and Special Considerations
  • How to Assist Conscious and Unconscious Choking Victims
  • Basic First Aid

PEDIATRIC CPR, AED, & FIRST AID

Recommended for: Preschools, Daycare, Child Care Workers, Parents, School Bus drivers and Babysitters.
The Pediatric First Aid and CPR Class covers:
  • Adult, Child, and Infant CPR
  • How to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) & special considerations
  • Unconscious and Conscious Choking for victims of all ages
  • Pediatric Asthma and Anaphylaxis
  • Basic First Aid (with a focus on some of the most common pediatric emergencies)
​*This class is NOT for Healthcare Providers (Please take our BLS course if you are in healthcare!)
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BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS

(1 Year AHA Certification) ​
This course is designed to meet OSHA requirements for bloodborne pathogens training when paired with site-specific instruction.
Recommended for: Preschools, Daycare, Child Care Workers, Healthclub and Fitness Staff, Security Guard, Tattoo Artists, School Bus Drivers and Babysitters.
The Bloodborne Pathogens Class covers:
  • Protect themselves from exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens.                                     
  • Act when exposed to blood or blood-containing materials in the workplace.
  • Clean themselves and the area when exposed to blood in the workplace.
  • Tell or report any exposure to blood or blood-containing materials in the workplace.
​The American Heart Association (AHA) strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the AHA.