American Heart Association (AHA) eLearning Heartsaver® CPR AED

Heartsaver CPR AED Online Part 1

This item is the online portion of the Heartsaver CPR AED course when taken in a blended-learning format. Upon completion of the online portion, students participate in a hands-on session featuring skills practice and testing. Successful completion of both the online and hands-on portions, including skills practice and testing with a certified American Heart Association BLS or Heartsaver Instructor, qualifies students for a Heartsaver CPR AED provider course card. The online program includes audio, video, and interactive activities. PC and Mac® compatible. Please include an e-mail address when ordering. The access key and instructions on how to log in and register for the course will be e-mailed to you, usually within 1 business day. NOTE: You must purchase one online access key for each student trained. This product is non-refundable.  

 

Course Overview

This course is designed to prepare students to provide CPR and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner. Heartsaver courses are intended for anyone with little or no medical training who needs a course completion card for job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or other requirements. These courses can also be taken by anyone who wants to be prepared for an emergency in any setting.

After successfully completing this course, students should be able to:

• describe how high-quality CPR improves survival

• explain the concepts of the Chain of Survival

• recognize when someone needs CPR

• perform high-quality CPR for an adult alone or as a team member during multi-rescuer CPR (child and infant CPR modules are optional)

• give effective breaths using mouth-to-mouth or a barrier device for all age groups

• demonstrate how to use an AED on an adult (child and infant AED modules are optional)

• describe when and how to help a choking adult or child (infant choking module is optional).

Upon successful completion of the course, including a CPR and AED skills test, students receive a Heartsaver CPR AED course completion card that is valid for two years.

 

Key Features and Benefits

Heartsaver CPR AED Online is the online portion of the Heartsaver CPR AED course when taken in a blended-learning format. It uses a variety of audio and video segments to teach students Heartsaver CPR AED knowledge and skills. After completing the online portion, students attend an Instructor-led hands-on session that focuses on meaningful skills practice and testing.

Course features and benefits:

• Includes interactive exercises and videos to engage students and help them learn the course material 

• Students have the convenience of completing the online portion at their own pace at work, at home, or wherever Internet access is available

• Navigation controls provide students with the flexibility to move easily through content and customize their learning experience

• Includes audio and transcription for any students who may have a hearing or visual disability

• Screen and text-size options help meet diverse learning needs

• Can be used for initial or renewal training 

• Certificate of completion that grants access to the hands-on portion is available to print after the online portion has been completed successfully

• Eligibility for continuing education credit

  • general audiences -- American Heart Association is authorized by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.

Includes access to all Heartsaver CPR AED Online information for 24 months following activation of the course key.

 

 

Dimensions and Specifications

PC and Mac® compatible

Additional Supplies Needed for Operation

Computer with Internet access 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How long can students access the information in this online course?
A: Once a student activates his or her course key, the student can access the course information for 24 months.