American Heart Association (AHA) CPR & First Aid Course

About this course

The American Heart Association (AHA) CPR & First Aid Course teaches individuals how to recognize and respond to medical emergencies, provide high-quality CPR, use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and administer basic first aid until professional medical help arrives.

This course is designed for healthcare professionals, workplace employees, caregivers, childcare providers, teachers, coaches, and members of the general public who want to be prepared to respond during emergencies.

What You Will Learn

CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
•    Adult CPR
•    Child CPR
•    Infant CPR
•    High-quality chest compressions
•    Rescue breathing techniques
•    Team-based CPR concepts
•    Choking relief for adults, children, and infants
•    Emergency response procedures

AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
•    How to safely operate an AED
•    AED safety precautions
•    When and how to use an AED during cardiac arrest
•    Special considerations for children and infants

First Aid
•    Scene safety and assessment
•    Medical emergencies
•    Bleeding control
•    Shock management
•    Burns and electrical injuries
•    Fractures, sprains, and strains
•    Allergic reactions
•    Seizures and diabetic emergencies
•    Heat- and cold-related emergencies
•    Poisoning and overdose awareness

Course Topics

 Adult CPR
 Child CPR
 Infant CPR
 AED Use
 Choking Emergencies
 Bleeding Control
 Burn Care
 Shock Management
 Medical Emergencies
 Injury Assessment
 Environmental Emergencies
 Emergency Action Plans