Heartsaver® Pediatric First Aid CPR AED Training

Be ready to protect the children in your care. This course teaches you how to respond quickly to illnesses and injuries in infants and children until professional help arrives. Training reflects the latest science and guidance from the American Heart Association.

Who should take this course?

The American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED Course is for anyone responsible for the care and safety of children and infants, especially those who may need to respond in an emergency before professional help arrives.

Ideal for:
  • Childcare workers
  • Teachers and school staff
  • Camp counselors
  • Coaches, parents, and other caregivers

What does this course teach?

The Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED Course gives you the skills to act quickly in an infant or child emergency. You will learn how to respond to common childhood illnesses and injuries—such as bleeding, burns, allergic reactions, breathing problems, and more—along with serious conditions like shock, seizures, head or spinal injuries, and drowning response and prevention.

Training also includes CPR, AED use, and choking relief for infants and children, with an option to add adult modules.


Ready to take Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED?

The American Heart Association makes training easy and flexible — choose classroom, blended learning with a hands-on session, or purchase supplemental materials. Choose the option that works best for you.

Course Completion Card

Upon completion of all course requirements, participants receive a Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED Course Completion Card which is valid for two years.

Continuing Education Credits

Depending on which Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED course option you choose, CE/CME may be available for your profession.