FIRST AID

Heartsaver® First Aid Training

The Heartsaver First Aid course trains participants in first aid basics for the most common first aid emergencies, including how to recognize them, how to call for help, and how to perform lifesaving skills. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) and the 2015 AHA/Red Cross Guidelines for First Aid.

Who should take this course?

The AHA Heartsaver First Aid Course is designed for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a course completion card in first aid to meet job, regulatory, or other requirements.

What does this course teach?

First aid basics
Medical emergencies
Injury emergencies
Environmental emergencies
Preventing illness and injury

Completion Card

Heartsaver First Aid Course Completion Card, valid for two years

Introduction

Welcome to the American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid course. The Heartsaver First Aid course trains participants in first aid basics for the most common first aid emergencies, including how to recognize them, how to call for help, and how to perform lifesaving skills. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) and the 2015 AHA/Red Cross Guidelines for First Aid.

Heartsaver First Aid Course Objectives:

First aid basics
Medical emergencies
Injury emergencies
Environmental emergencies
Preventing illness and injury

Completion Requirement

To successfully complete this course and receive your Heartsaver First Aid course completion card, you must do the following:

Watch all videos.
Score at least 85% on the exam.
Pass the skills test.

AHA’s Heartsaver First Aid course Completion Card, valid for two years
**The exam is open resources. This means you may refer to the videos and American Heart Association
Heartsaver First Aid Student Workbook