AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION PEDIATRIC HEARTSAVER FIRST AID COURSE

This course is for all child care providers and meets all statutory and regulatory requirements.

Course content summary:

  • Describe the priorities, roles and responsibilities of a rescuer providing first aid to a child or an infant.
  • Describe the four key steps in first aid for children and infants: prevent, protect, assess, and act.
  • Describe and practice the use of personal protective equipment, gloves, gowns, eye protection.
  • Describe and practice scene safety techniques.
  • Describe and practice the assessment and first aid actions for the following life-threatening conditions: difficulty breathing, choking, severe bleeding, allergic reactions, low blood sugar, shock and seizures.
  • Describe and practice controlling bleeding and bandaging.
  • Describe and practice use of an epinephrine pen.
  • Describe and recognize elements of common injuries and illnesses.
  • Describe and recognize the legal questions that apply to pediatric first aid rescuers.
  • Describe the concepts of the Chain of Survival.
  • Describe and practice when and how to help a choking infant, child or adult (adult module is optional).

Renewal course:  For those who have taken this course before and who’s cards are not expired.

Length of course:  3 hours.

Credentialed course:  Students who complete this course will receive an American Heart Association card of completion.  This card is used by students for applicable professional boards, associations, regulatory bodies and employers to prove the student has successfully completed this course.

Cost:

  • Onsite Group rates for organizations and businesses needing to train 8 students or less: minimum flat rate $440.00.
  • Onsite Group rates for organizations and businesses needing to train 9-20 students: $55.00 per student.
  • Onsite Group rates for organizations and businesses needing to train 21 or more students: $52.00 per student.
  • Non-Group rate for individuals joining a scheduled class: $55.00.

Initial course: For those who have never taken this course or who’s card has expired.

Length of course:  5 hours.

Credentialed course:  Students who complete this course will receive an American Heart Association card of completion.  This card is used by students for applicable professional boards, associations, regulatory bodies and employers to prove the student has successfully completed this course.

Cost:

  • Onsite Group rates for organizations and businesses needing to train 8 students or less: minimum flat rate $600.00.
  • Onsite Group rates for organizations and businesses needing to train 9-20 students: $75.00 per student.
  • Onsite Group rates for organizations and businesses needing to train 21 or more students: $72.00 per student.
  • Non-Group rate for individuals joining a scheduled class: $75.00.