Learn essential CPR and AED skills with an American Heart Association Heartsaver course designed for people who may need to respond to a cardiac emergency at work, at home, in schools, or in public settings.
Our American Heart Association training programs meet the standards trusted by healthcare systems and workplaces across the country. By combining online education with practical skills verification, we prepare learners for real emergency situations while simplifying the certification process.
Ideal for those who need complete Heartsaver CPR AED certification for the first time or renewing an existing certification.
Ideal for Students Who Already Have Online Course Access or need to refresh their hands-on skills.
CPR emergencies can happen anywhere, and effective first aid often begins before professional responders arrive. Our Heartsaver CPR AED classes make it easier for California residents, employees, educators, caregivers, coaches, and community members to develop practical emergency response skills without committing to a healthcare-provider-level course.
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Whether certification is needed for a workplace requirement or we simply want to be better prepared for an emergency, our Heartsaver training provides practical instruction focused on immediate response.
American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED is an emergency response course designed for people who are not necessarily healthcare professionals but may be expected to respond when a cardiac or breathing emergency occurs.
The training focuses on recognizing life-threatening emergencies, performing high-quality CPR, using an automated external defibrillator (AED), and responding appropriately to choking situations. Depending on the course format selected, training can cover adult, child, and infant emergencies.
Rather than focusing on advanced clinical procedures, Heartsaver training emphasizes practical actions that everyday responders can take during the critical minutes before emergency medical services arrive.
Learn how to recognize cardiac arrest and other life-threatening emergencies
Meet CPR certification requirements for many workplaces and organizations
Prepare for emergencies involving adults, children, and infants when covered by the selected course
Develop skills that can be useful at home, work, school, or in community settings
Practice responding to choking emergencies
Earn a nationally recognized American Heart Association certification valid for two years
Our American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED course combines essential emergency-response knowledge with practical skills practice. Participants learn what to look for, what actions to take, and how to use available emergency equipment when every second matters.
During the course, we learn how to:
Many workplaces designate employees to respond to emergencies until professional responders arrive.
Examples include:
Why Heartsaver is useful:
Employees may encounter a medical emergency involving a coworker, customer, visitor, or member of the public and need to provide immediate assistance.
Schools and educational facilities have a responsibility to maintain a safe environment for students and staff.
Examples include:
Why Heartsaver is useful:
Staff members may be among the first people available when a student or coworker experiences a cardiac, breathing, or choking emergency.
People responsible for children need age-appropriate emergency response skills.
Examples include:
Why Heartsaver is useful:
Children and infants require specific CPR and choking-response techniques, making appropriate training especially important for people responsible for their care.
Physical activity can occasionally be associated with medical emergencies, making emergency preparedness an important part of many fitness and sports environments.
Examples include:
Why Heartsaver is useful:
These professionals may be responsible for groups of physically active people and could be among the first responders during an emergency.
People working in public recreation settings may encounter emergencies involving visitors, participants, or coworkers.
Examples include:
Why Heartsaver is useful:
Quick recognition and immediate CPR or AED intervention can be critical while emergency medical services are on the way.
CPR AED training is not limited to workplace requirements. Parents and caregivers can also benefit from learning how to respond during a sudden emergency.
Examples include:
Why Heartsaver is useful:
Having CPR and AED knowledge can help us respond more effectively if a serious emergency occurs at home or in another familiar environment.
Our California Heartsaver CPR AED program is designed to make essential emergency training accessible to individuals, organizations, and workplaces. We combine recognized AHA curriculum with practical skills training and flexible scheduling.
Train according to the current American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED course standards and learn skills designed for real-world emergency response.
Practice CPR, AED operation, and other essential emergency skills with modern training equipment rather than relying solely on classroom theory.
Choose from multiple training locations throughout California and find a class that fits your schedule.
Our structured training approach helps participants understand the correct response sequence and develop confidence with essential emergency procedures.
Complete the required course and skills assessment and receive the official AHA Heartsaver certification card according to course requirements.
Select from available weekday, evening, and weekend sessions to make CPR AED certification easier to fit around work, school, and personal responsibilities.
Make group CPR training easier by bringing Heartsaver CPR AED instruction directly to your workplace or organization. On-site training allows employees and team members to learn essential emergency response skills without requiring everyone to travel individually to a training center.
Our group training can be arranged for:
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Advanced training for healthcare professionals to recognize and manage cardiopulmonary emergencies.
Flexible & self-paced;
Hands-on practice
Trusted Certification
Pediatric
Advanced Life
Support
Specialized training to assess and stabilize pediatric patients in
emergency situations.
Flexible & self-paced;
Hands-on practice
Trusted Certification
Basic Life Support
Advanced training for healthcare professionals to recognize and manage cardiopulmonary emergencies.
Flexible & self-paced;
Hands-on practice
Trusted Certification
Prepare to respond when a cardiac, breathing, or choking emergency happens. Enroll in an American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED class at a convenient California location and develop practical skills that can make a difference when immediate action is needed.
No. Heartsaver CPR AED is primarily designed for people who are not healthcare professionals but may need to respond to a cardiac or breathing emergency. BLS is designed specifically for healthcare professionals and other personnel who require healthcare-provider-level CPR training.
No. Heartsaver CPR AED training is designed to teach essential emergency response skills, so previous CPR certification is generally not required for an initial course.
Many employers and organizations accept American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED certification when it meets their specific workplace or regulatory requirements. We recommend confirming the exact certification requirements with the employer or organization before registering.
An American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED certification is generally valid for two years from the date of successful completion, after which renewal training is typically required.
