Heartsaver® Courses

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Faster. Flexible. Quality.

The American Heart Association’s Heartsaver® portfolio delivers first aid, CPR, AED, and safety training for anyone—at work, school, or home. Whether for job or regulatory requirements, or simply to be prepared, Heartsaver offers:

  • Recognized card credentials – Valid for 2 years
  • Flexible delivery – Classroom, blended, virtual, or self-guided
  • Proven quality – The gold standard in CPR and first aid training

Heartsaver is more than a course—it’s a complete portfolio of lifesaving training solutions.

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Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED (Heartsaver Total)

For anyone with little or no medical training who needs Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) —compliant first aid and CPR Training—or simply wants to be ready for an emergency. Successful completion earns a two-year course completion card.
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Heartsaver® CPR AED

Gain the skills to recognize cardiac arrest, act fast, and provide lifesaving CPR and AED support until help arrives.
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Heartsaver® Direct

Combining cutting-edge simulation, expert eLearning, and hands-on practice, Heartsaver Direct delivers workplace CPR and first aid training with unmatched flexibility.
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Heartsaver® Pediatric First Aid CPR AED

Build confidence to handle the most common child and infant emergencies, from illness to injury, with skills that bridge the gap until care arrives.
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Heartsaver® First Aid

Learn to recognize emergencies, call for help, and deliver lifesaving care for the most common first aid situations.
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Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (Heartsaver® Basic)

For anyone with little or no medical training who wants first aid, AED and CPR training to be prepared to act in an emergency at work, home or in the community.  Course does NOT generally meet workplace or regulatory requirements.
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Heartsaver® Bloodborne Pathogens

Heartsaver Bloodborne Pathogens is designed to meet OSHA requirements for bloodborne pathogens training when paired with site-specific instruction.
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Heartsaver® Virtual

A flexible online blended learning option that expands training opportunities for both Instructors and students.
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Our Approach

The American Heart Association makes it easy to access Heartsaver training. Choose a full classroom course, a blended option with online learning plus hands-on skills, or supplemental course materials.

Classroom

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Instructor-led, hands-on class format reinforces skills proficiency.

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Blended Learning

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Blended Learning (online portion, followed by hands-on skills session)

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Self-Guided

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Ultra flexibility with simulation tech, best-in-class eLearning and proven hands-on training methods.

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Workforce Training

Your team powers your success every day—equip them to act when every second counts. Empower your workforce with CPR and First Aid training with  Heartsaver, the American Heart Association’s gold standard.

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Training Centers

Use our Find a Course tool to locate an AHA Training Center in your area that offers classroom and skills sessions.
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Purchase Heartsaver Materials

Shop eLearning, eBooks, and course materials required for Heartsaver courses.
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Heartsaver FAQs

Who should take American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR & first aid courses?

 

The American Heart Association’s Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED courses are designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs first aid, CPR and AED training and a course completion card for job (e.g., OSHA), or other regulatory requirements. Heartsaver courses can also be taken by anyone who wants to be prepared to act in an emergency. Note: Heartsaver Basic does not generally meet workplace or regulatory requirements.  

 Which Heartsaver courses are designed to meet regulatory or OSHA requirements?

Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (Heartsaver Total), Heartsaver CPR AED, Heartsaver First Aid and Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED courses are designed to meet regulatory and OSHA requirements for first aid, AED use and CPR training.

 What are the benefits of first aid and CPR training with the American Heart Association Heartsaver?
Employers, organizations and individual training benefits include:

Trusted Science & Gold Standard Quality
  • Built on the 2025 American Heart Association CPR & Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) Guidelines and focused updates.

  • Evidence-based, standardized content ensures quality and consistency.
Scalable, Flexible & Customized Delivery 
  • Easy onboarding with training programs tailored to you or your organization’s needs.

  • Flexible training options: Blended Learning, Classroom, or Self-guided Training.

  • Customizable training solutions that align with workplace requirements, regulatory standards, and employee learning styles.
Operational & Learner Impact
  • Backed by decades of American Heart Association leadership in resuscitation science and heart-health advocacy.

  • Designed to adapt to different industries, workforce sizes, and training goals—helping employers maximize efficiency and learner engagement.

Which topics are taught in  each Heartsaver Course?
Please see a list of required and optional topics for each Heartsaver Course:

Heartsaver Course Topics and Path List
 

More questions? Contact our National Engagement Center at 1-877-AHA-4CPR.