Lifesaving Skills for Community Members
Heartsaver CPR & AED
Overview:
The Heartsaver CPR/AED course is an in-person training designed to equip community members and non-medical professionals with the essential skills needed to respond confidently during cardiac emergencies. Developed by the American Heart Association (AHA), this course is ideal for individuals with little or no medical background who require a course completion card for employment or who want to be prepared to save a life.
Through a combination of video-based instruction, hands-on practice, and guided group interaction, participants will learn how to recognize cardiac arrest, activate emergency response systems, and provide effective CPR and AED use until advanced medical care arrives. This training is offered at no cost as part of University Hospitals’ commitment to Building Lifesaving Communities.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
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Recognize the signs of cardiac arrest and other life-threatening emergencies.
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Perform high-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants.
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Use an automated external defibrillator (AED) safely and effectively.
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Demonstrate proper techniques for relieving choking in adults, children, and infants.
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Respond quickly and appropriately in emergency situations until professional help arrives.
Course Structure
This course follows the American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR/AED curriculum and includes:
Didactic Instruction
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Video-based AHA training modules
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Recognition of cardiac arrest and emergency response activation
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CPR fundamentals for adults, children, and infants
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AED awareness and operation
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Choking response techniques
Hands-On Training
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Instructor-led skills practice
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Hands-on CPR and AED simulations
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Real-time feedback and coaching from AHA Certified Instructors
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Group interaction and scenario-based learning
Certification
Upon successful completion, participants will receive:
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An official American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR/AED course completion card that is valid for 2 years
This certification is commonly required for roles such as:
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Lifeguards
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School employees and students
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Daycare and childcare workers
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Community volunteers and staff
Cost:
There is no cost for this course.
Training is provided through University Hospitals Community Benefit as part of its mission to build safer, more prepared communities.
However, students are responsible for purchasing the appropriate course materials for the corresponding class. AHA Course Materials can be purchased here: https://shopcpr.heart.org/product-type/us-student-materials
Contact / Registration
If you find yourself in need of rescheduling the date of the class you originally registered for, please locate your initial confirmation email and select the "Opt Out" button to remove your name from the roster.
Alternatively, you may call 216-765-2848 to withdraw your registration.
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