The American Heart Association CPR, AED and First Aid courses teach the basic techniques of adult CPR, the use of an AED and practical First Aid. Child AED and infant/child CPR may be taught if students work or live in a setting where children are present. Students also learn to use barrier devices in CPR and give first aid for choking in the responsive victim. The course teaches how to recognize the signs of 3 major emergencies; heart attack, stroke and choking.

Courses are geared towards anyone wishing to learn and become certified in CPR, First Aid and the use of an AED. It is also the perfect course for those with a duty to respond, such as police, airline personnel, security guards, and employees in the workplace; family members of patients at high risk for sudden cardiac death; and other rescuers who may need to respond to a cardiac emergency and need to learn how to operate an AED.

Successful course completion yields a Certification card issued by the American Heart Association valid for two years from the date of issue.