Course Information:

The Heartsaver First Aid Course is video-based.  It includes peer and manikin practice and case discussion. 

It has been extensively pilot-tested in the field.  Although the first aid presented in the course can be used in any setting, the course was specifically designed for emergencies occurring in the workplace.

*FYI: If students complete course with the required passing score 84% or better, then the Instructor will issue a "certification card" at the end of the course...guaranteed!

This course was developed on the basis of evidence-based guidelines.  Evidence-based guidelines are important because:   

  - The process determines the strength of the scientific evidence that supports the recommended first aid interventions.  We have included only those assessments and interventions that have been shown to be effective.   

  - The process includes a built-in mechanism to periodically review and update the evidence.

The purpose of the Heartsaver First Aid Course is to teach rescuers the knowledge and psychomotor skills they need to recognize emergencies at the worksite and give first aid.  Some rescuers are required to take the course as apart of their employer’s effort to comply with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)regulations.  For others, whose work may involve interaction with the public, such as law enforcement officers, firefighters, flight attendants, and lifeguards, taking this course may be a requirement of their job description.

The Heartsaver First Aid Course was developed to meet a widespread request for an AHA course that integrates training in first aid, CPR, and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).  In designing the Heartsaver First Aid Course, the American Heart Association used the following guidelines:

Information in the course must be evidence-based.  The goal of the course is to train laypeople in first aid assessments and actions that have been shown to make a difference in mortality or morbidity rates.  Any topics and materials that are usually taught in a first aid course but are unrelated to this goal were not included in the course.

  • The curriculum must be designed to help participants achieve knowledge and skills objectives in a time-efficient manner.  Careful attention has been given to content and design, support materials, and instructor focus.
  • Assessments and actions must be simplified and technical jargon kept to a minimum.  For example, the term “choking” is used instead of  “foreign-body airway obstruction.”  In designing this course, the goal of the Task Force on First Aid was to train laypeople rather than nurses, emergency medical technicians, and other healthcare professionals.

Although this course is designed for the worksite, the concepts taught in the course are applicable anywhere. The course must have maximum flexibility.  For the reason some sections in the Heartsaver First Aid course are elective.  It is the responsibility of the instructor to familiarize himself/herself with participants’ worksites and to tailor the course to fit their needs.

The Heartsaver First Aid Course consists of 6 sections.  Three of the sections are required and 3 are elective, although 2 sections are highly recommended.  There are 2 versions of the manual:  Heartsaver First Aid With CPR and AED comprises all 6 sections of the course;  Heartsaver First Aid comprises the required sections plus Environmental Emergencies.

The section on General Principles covers the following topics:

  • A definition of first aid   
  • Potential liability and responsibility of the first aid rescuer   
  • The contents of the First Aid Kit and when to bring it   
  • Expected first aid provider behavior, such as confidentially and the importance of obtaining permission to treat the responsive victim   
  • Safety for the victim and rescuer
  • Protecting the rescuer from potential blood borne pathogens   
  • Activating the first link in the AHA Chain or Survival: phoning for help and accessing the company’s emergency response plan (ERP) or EMS system   
  • Assessment of the victim, including level of responsiveness (asking the responsive victim what’s wrong), opening the airway of the unresponsive and the responsive but very sleepy victim to assess breathing, checking for bleeding, and checking for medical information jewelry   
  • Post-emergency actions, including preparing reports, coping with the rescuer’s emotional reaction, and discretion in sharing private information

 

 

The section on Medical Emergencies focuses on:   

  • Breathing problems, including    
  • Choking       
  • Chest pain and heart attack     
  • Fainting     
  • Diabetes (low blood sugar)     
  • Stroke     
  • Seizures

The section on Injury Emergencies discusses:      

  • Bleeding you can see      
  • Nosebleeds       
  • Bleeding from the tongue       
  • Puncture wounds and amputations     
  • Bleeding you can’t see and shock     
  • Head and possible spinal injury                          
  • Injury to bones, joints & muscles     
  • Burns caused by       
  • Heat       
  • Electricity

The section on Environmental Emergencies presents information on:   

  • Bites      -Human      -Animal      -Snake   
  • Stings      -Insects and bees      -Spiders      -Scorpions   
  • Cold emergencies   
  • Heat emergencies   
  • Poisoning emergencies

The section on AED is similar to that in other AHA courses.  It can be taught only in c The section on CPR has been modified from other AHA courses and integrated with first.  For example, information on choking and signs of heart attack and stroke have been moved to the section on Medical Emergencies, information on opening the airway and checking for breathing ahs been moved to the presentation of assessment in the section on General Principles, and information on opening the airway with the jaw-thrust procedure has been moved to the section on Injury Emergencies. onjunction with the section on CPR or to participants who presents a valid AHA CPR course completion card or meet AHA reciprocity requirements.

The length of the Heartsaver First Aid Course depends on the number of section selected (approximate times):  

Basic course (section on General Principles, Medical Emergencies, and Injury Emergencies)
 3 hours
Basic course plus section on CPR
 4 hours
Basic course plus sections on CPR & AED
 6 hours
Entire course, including all electives
 7 hours

Every Heartsaver First Aid Course must include the sections on General Priciples, Medical Emergencies, and injury Emergencies.  To tailor the course to the needs of the participants, the instructor must be familiar with the worksite, its ERP, and the equipment that the first aid provider will be expected to use.  The answers to the following questions will help you decide which elective sections to teach and how to organize the course.

Traditional Course Fee - Per Person
FEES
Heartsaver First Aid
$30.00
Combined Heartsaver First Aid & CPR
$40.00
Online Testing System - Per Person
FEES
Heartsaver First Aid
$35.00
Online Testing System

Payment Method Options

**All prices are subject to change without notice**

Heartsaver(R) First Aid Textbook

This 2006 revised student workbook, one of two Heartsaver First Aid workbooks for students, contains three core modules (General Principles, Medical Emergencies, and Injury Emergencies) and an optional module (Environmental Emergencies) for the Heartsaver First Aid course. The modules contain information for lay rescuers on how to manage illness and injuries in the first few minutes of an emergency until professional help arrives. Comes shrink-wrapped with the Heartsaver First Aid Quick Reference Card (#80-1057), the Adult CPR Reminder Card, and the Child And Infant CPR Reminder Card. Ideal for first responders and for students attending the Heartsaver First Aid Course. 2006 edition replaces Heartsaver First Aid.

*required*

Heartsaver(R) First Aid Textbook

Item # 80-1042

$16.95

Heartsaver(R) First Aid

With CPR And AED

This 2006 revised student workbook, one of two Heartsaver First Aid texts, contains information on how to manage illness and injuries in the first few minutes of an emergency until professional help arrives. Workbook contains the three required modules (General Principles, Medical Emergencies, and Injury Emergencies) and three optional modules (CPR, AED, and Environmental Emergencies) for the Heartsaver First Aid Course. Comes shrink-wrapped with the Heartsaver First Aid Quick Reference Card (#80-1057), the Adult CPR And AED Reminder Card, the Child And Infant CPR And AED Reminder Card, and a CD containing supplemental CPR and AED skills information. Ideal for first responders and for students attending the Heartsaver First Aid Course. 2006 edition replaces Heartsaver First Aid With CPR And AED.

*required*

Item #: 80-1058

$24.95

Heartsaver(R) Pediatric

First Aid Textbook

The student workbook for the credentialed Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid course. Provides information on how to manage illness and injuries in a child during the first few minutes of an emergency until professional help arrives. Includes four core modules: First Aid Basics, Injuries and Illnesses, Life-Threatening Emergencies and the Chain of Survival, and CPR and AED. Also includes optional modules, such as Use of a Nebulizer, to meet regulations for day-care centers in certain states. Workbook comes shrink-wrapped with the Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid Quick Reference Guide (#80-1002), the Adult CPR And AED Reminder Card, the Child And Infant CPR And AED Reminder Card, and a CD containing supplemental information and video clips on CPR and AED skills. An ideal resource for first responders, child-care workers, teachers, foster-care workers, camp counselors, youth organizations, coaches/Little League organizations, as well as parents, grandparents, and baby sitters.

*required*

Heartsaver(R) Pediatric First Aid Textbook

Item# 80-1001

$24.95

2005 Guidelines For First Aid

A reprint of the 2005 Guidelines for First Aid co-developed by the American Heart Association and the American Red Cross. Includes guidelines for treating first-aid emergencies such as bleeding, allergic reactions, head and neck injury, broken bones, and poisoning. For use by first-aid instructors and students, personnel providing first aid, and first-aid regulators and policymakers.

Item # 80-1019

$9.95

HEARTSAVER First Aid / SPANISH TEXTBOOK

  • This second student textbook contains the three core modules.
  • Three additional modules covering CPR, AED use, and Environmental Emergencies.
  • Helps lay rescuers respond in the first minutes after an emergency.
  • Comes with a Quick Reference Card.

80-2338

Item#70-2753

$21.95

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