Blended and eLearning 
Online Course 
Student 
Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED 
CE Description
Learn lifesaving skills with Heartsaver Basic - First Aid CPR AED Online.
The American Heart Association Heartsaver Basic - First Aid CPR AED Online course provides high-quality training in first aid, CPR, and AED use. This course equips individuals and workplaces with the confidence to respond effectively to medical emergencies until emergency responders arrive.
Heartsaver Basic offers more flexibility with more optional topics, however, DOES NOT meet job or regulatory requirements (i.e. OSHA). The blended learning course format is a convenient way to learn at your own pace and schedule.
The Heartsaver® Basic - First Aid CPR AED course is designed for individuals with little or no medical background. It is ideal for anyone who wants to be prepared to respond effectively to emergencies at work, home, or in the community.
Course Features & Benefits:
• Flexibility to learn anytime, anywhere
• Interactive activities reinforcing lifesaving techniques
• Engaging videos and real-life demonstrations
• Knowledge checks to ensure mastery
• Builds confidence and skills needed to take action
• Up-to-date medical science information
• High quality training from the American Heart Association
Course Format:
Heartsaver Basic - First Aid CPR AED Online is the required online course for the American Heart Association blended learning training.
The blended learning format allows students to complete the online course at their convenience, followed by a hands-on skills session (sold separately) with an American Heart Association Training Center Instructor.
Course Learning Objectives:
After successfully completing the CPR AED portion of this course, students should be able to:
• Demonstrate how to assess the scene in the event of an emergency
• Describe how CPR improves survival
• Explain the concepts of the Chain of Survival
• Recognize when someone needs CPR
• Perform CPR on an adult, a child, and an infant
• Describe how to perform CPR with help from others
• Demonstrate giving effective breaths by using mouth-to-mouth or a mask for all age groups
• Demonstrate using an AED on an adult
• Describe how to use an AED on a child and an infant
• Describe when and how to help a choking adult, child, and infant
• Discuss how to help someone experiencing an opioid-associated emergency
• Recognize the techniques that help prevent drowning emergencies
• Discuss initial actions to take when helping someone who has drowned
• Recognize the legal questions that apply to rescuers
At the end of the Heartsaver First Aid Course, students will be able to:
• Discuss how universal precautions, personal protective equipment (PPE), and handwashing can protect against germs and disease
• List the priorities, roles, and responsibilities of first aid responders
• Describe the key steps in first aid
• Describe the steps to remove protective gloves
• Demonstrate the steps to respond to a first aid emergency
• Describe the assessment and first aid actions for the following life-threatening conditions: heart attack, difficulty breathing, choking, severe bleeding, shock, and stroke
• Describe how to use an epinephrine autoinjector
• Demonstrate how to control bleeding and apply direct pressure and a bandage
• Recognize elements of common illnesses and injuries
• Describe how to prevent repetitive stress injuries and overexertion
• Recognize signs of mental health crisis in the workplace
• Recognize the legal questions that apply to first aid rescuers
Note: Course objectives may vary depending on the specific topics taught.
Upon successful completion, students receive a Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Course Completion Card designated with Heartsaver Basic, valid for two years.
This product has been updated to reflect the latest science and education from the 2025 Guidelines for CPR & ECC. It replaces Heartsaver® Basic - First Aid CPR AED Online (20- 1456).
Technical Requirements
Please refer to elearning.heart.org for specific course technical requirements.
Product Specifications
- Associated Course : Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
- Format : Online Course
- Product Type : Blended and eLearning
Continuing Education Information
Heartsaver® Basic—First Aid CPR AED Online
Original Release Date: 10/22/2025
Last Review Date: September 2025
Termination Date: 10/21/2028
Description
Heartsaver® Basic—First Aid CPR AED Online is a self-directed course path that provides students the highest quality training in the lifesaving skills of first aid, CPR, and how to use an AED. Ideal for students who want the flexibility to complete the cognitive portion of the course at their own pace and location. The Heartsaver Basic course path is for those requiring training to meet employer job requirements or want to learn lifesaving skills. Heartsaver Basic is NOT designed to meet OSHA or regulatory requirements.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion, participants should be able to:
1. Demonstrate how to assess the scene in an emergency
2. Describe how CPR improves survival
3. Explain the concepts of the Chain of Survival
4. Recognize when someone needs CPR
5. Perform CPR for an adult, a child, and an infant
6. Describe how to perform CPR with help from others
7. Demonstrate giving effective breaths by using mouth-to-mouth or a mask for all age groups
8. Demonstrate using an AED on an adult
9. Describe how to use an AED on a child and infant
10. Describe when and how to help a choking adult, child, and infant
11. Discuss how to help someone experiencing an opioid-associated emergency
12. Recognize the techniques that help prevent drowning emergencies
13. Discuss initial actions to take when helping someone who has drowned
14. Discuss how universal precautions, personal protective equipment, and handwashing can protect against germs and disease
15. List the priorities, roles, and responsibilities of first aid rescuers
16. Describe the key steps in first aid
17. Describe the steps to remove protective gloves
18. Demonstrate the steps to respond to a first aid emergency
19. Describe the assessment and first aid actions for the following life-threatening conditions: heart attack, difficulty breathing, choking, severe bleeding, shock, and stroke
20. Describe how to use an epinephrine autoinjector
21. Demonstrate how to control bleeding and apply direct pressure and a bandage
22. Recognize elements of common illnesses and injuries
Accreditation Terms
IACET: 10/21/2025 – 10/21/2028
Joint Accreditation: N/A
CAPCE: N/A
AARC: N/A
Accreditation Statement
Continuing Education Accreditation – General Audience
The American Heart Association is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). The American Heart Association complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, the American Heart Association is authorized to issue the IACET 0.2 CEU.
Participation and Successful Completion
Successful completion of this CE activity includes the following:
1. Complete all portions of the online activity
2. Complete the course evaluation
3. Print the Certificate/Statement of Credit
Disclosure Statement
All persons in a position to control educational content of a CE activity provided by the American Heart Association must disclose to the audience all financial relationships with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. The presence or absence of all financial relationships will be disclosed to the audience in activity materials. All unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices discussed will also be disclosed to the audience. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.
The following authors/faculty have declared NO financial interest(s) and/or affiliations:
Mark Terry, MPA, NRP
Jeanette Previdi, MPH, BSN, RN
Matthew Douma, RN, MN, ENC(C), CCN(C)
Jonathan Greene, EdS, MBA, BSN, RN, NRP, BSOM, CHSE, CMHE
Fabián Gelpi, MD
Denis Cristian Toledo Corrêa, PT, RRT
Gino Mollica, MA, NRP
Liz McKnight, CHES
Sylvia Molina
Comilla Sasson, MD, PhD, FAHA, FACEP
Jaylen Wright, PhD
Nekeisha Harrison, RN
Alyson Elliott
This list represents the relationships that may be perceived as actual or reasonable conflicts of interest as reported on the Disclosure Questionnaire, which all AHA volunteers are required to complete and submit. The focus is on relevant financial relationships with commercial interests in the 24-month period preceding the time that the individual is being asked to assume a role controlling content:
Anthony Lagina, MD, FACEP — Phenomics Labs (Medical Consultant)
Target Audiences
1. IACET
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Audience
For anyone with little or no medical training who needs first aid and/or CPR training and a course completion card for job or other requirements.
