AHA Heartsaver First-Aid Certification

American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver First-Aid is an instructor-led course that teaches nursing students critical skills needed to respond to and manage a basic first aid emergency until the arrival of emergency medical services. Skills covered in this course include first aid skills, infection control, assessing emergencies, using epinephrine pens and inhalers. This course will aid you in promptly recognizing and managing life-threatening emergencies.

Topics Include:

• First aid fundamentals and response strategies, medical emergencies such as heart attack and stroke, Injury emergencies including bleeding, sprains, and broken bones.
• Environmental emergencies like heatstroke, hypothermia, and bites.
• Preventing illness and injury in everyday settings.

Recommended CPR Classroom Guidelines:

• Must be 18yrs + to attend class – parent or guardian attendance is required if under 18.
• Face masks are recommended but not required during class.
• Wash hands and cover sneezes/coughs – use hand sanitizer regularly.
• If you are sick – do not come to class.