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AHA-Authorized · Taught by a 16-Year EMS Provider

CPR Classes That Actually Prepare You

Hands-on, American Heart Association certified training — taught by a 16-year EMS provider who has worked real cardiac calls. Walk out with your card the same day. Real skills. Real confidence. Not just a checkbox.

✓ Same-Day AHA Card ✓ 3–4 Hours ✓ Small Class Sizes ✓ On-Site Available ✓ Valid 2 Years
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BLS CPR & AED
Basic Life Support · Healthcare
$75/person
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Duration
3 Hrs In-Person · 1 Hr Skills Session
Certification
AHA BLS Card
Valid For
2 Years
Format
In-Person or Online + Skills Check
Card Issued
Same Day

BLS (Basic Life Support) is the gold standard CPR certification for healthcare providers. If your role requires you to respond to cardiac or respiratory emergencies in a clinical setting — this is the course you need. It includes a short written test at the end of class; everything on the test is covered during instruction, so no outside studying is required. Accepted by every hospital, clinic, and licensing board in North Carolina.

What's Covered

Adult CPR with rescue breathing
Child CPR & AED operation
Infant CPR techniques
2-rescuer CPR teamwork
Bag-valve-mask (BVM) use
Choking relief for all ages
High-quality compression technique
2025 AHA updated guidelines

Who This Is For

Nurses & RNs EMTs & Paramedics Medical Assistants Dental Staff Physical Therapists Medical Students Pharmacy Staff Any Clinical Role
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Heartsaver CPR & AED
General Public · Non-Medical
$65/person
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Duration
5 Hrs In-Person · 1 Hr Skills Session
Certification
AHA Heartsaver
Valid For
2 Years
Format
In-Person or Online + Skills Check
Card Issued
Same Day

Heartsaver is AHA's CPR course designed for non-medical professionals — the everyday person who wants to be ready when it matters. It's required for many workplace roles, childcare positions, coaching jobs, and personal trainer certifications. Same AHA authority, designed for the real world outside the hospital.

What's Covered

Adult hands-only & full CPR
Child CPR & AED
Infant CPR
AED operation & placement
Adult choking relief
Child & infant choking
When to call 911
Recovery position

Who This Is For

Teachers & Coaches Personal Trainers Daycare Workers Office Employees Construction Workers Parents & Caregivers Lifeguards Anyone Who Wants to Be Ready
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CPR + First Aid Combo
Most Popular Course
$90/person
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Duration
5 Hrs In-Person · 1 Hr Skills Session
Certification
AHA CPR + First Aid
Valid For
2 Years
Format
In-Person or Online + Skills Check
Card Issued
Same Day

Our most popular course for a reason — you walk out double-certified. Heartsaver CPR/AED combined with AHA First Aid gives you everything you need to respond to both cardiac emergencies and the everyday injuries and medical situations your workplace or family will actually face. Required for NC DCDEE childcare licensing.

What's Covered

Everything in Heartsaver CPR/AED
Wound care & bleeding control
Burns & scalds treatment
Allergic reaction & anaphylaxis
Stroke recognition (FAST)
Diabetic emergency response
Bone & joint injuries
Seizure response

Who This Is For

Daycares (NC DCDEE) School Staff Summer Camps Construction Sites Office First Responders Coaches & Athletic Staff Parents Anyone Wanting Full Prep
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Pediatric CPR
Child & Infant Specialist
$65/person
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Duration
2 Hours
Certification
AHA Heartsaver Pediatric
Valid For
2 Years
Format
On-Site Preferred
Card Issued
Same Day

Specifically focused on children and infants, this course gives daycare workers, babysitters, parents, and nannies the hands-on confidence to respond when a child is in distress. NC DCDEE requires this certification for all licensed childcare staff — and we offer it on-site at your facility to make compliance simple.

What's Covered

Infant CPR (under 1 year)
Child CPR (1 year to puberty)
Infant choking relief
Child choking relief
AED use on children
Recognizing cardiac arrest in infants
When & how to call 911
Recovery position for children

Who This Is For

Daycare Staff Preschool Teachers Babysitters Nannies New & Expecting Parents Foster Parents Summer Camp Staff
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What to Expect in Class

No surprises. Here's exactly what happens from booking to certification.

01
Book Online or Call

Pick your course and date. You'll get a confirmation with everything you need. No studying required — everything is taught in class.

02
Show Up Ready

Wear comfortable clothes you can kneel in. Bring nothing else — all materials, manikins, and equipment are provided.

03
Hands-On Training

Brief video, then immediately hands-on. Real compressions on feedback manikins. BLS includes a short written test (everything covered in class). Heartsaver courses require a hands-on skills session only — no written test.

04
Leave Certified

Shai works with you until your technique is right. Your AHA eCard arrives by email same day — share with your employer immediately.

✓ What to Bring
Yourself — that's genuinely it
Comfortable clothes you can kneel in
Your phone (to receive your eCard)
✗ What You Don't Need
No prior CPR experience or knowledge
No textbooks or materials to buy
BLS has a short written test — all answers taught in class, no outside studying needed
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Add-On Course
Bloodborne Pathogens Training
$55 /person

OSHA requires Bloodborne Pathogens training for any employee with potential exposure to blood or bodily fluids. That includes daycares, schools, dental offices, tattoo studios, construction crews, and many corporate settings. Non-compliance carries fines of up to $16,131 per violation.

1.5 hours — easily bundled with CPR
Annual completion certificate issued
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030 compliant
Required for NC DCDEE childcare compliance
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AHA Certifications Accepted By All NC Employers Including

American Heart Association Atrium Health Novant Health NC DCDEE OSHA NC Nursing Board NC Board of Dental Examiners All Charlotte-Area Schools & Employers
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Not Sure Which Course? Compare Them.

Feature BLS CPR Heartsaver CPR CPR + First Aid Pediatric CPR
Price$75/person$65/person$90/person$65/person
Duration3 hrs / 1 hr5 hrs / 1 hr5 hrs / 1 hr2 hrs
Adult CPR
Child CPR
Infant CPR
AED Training
First Aid Included
2-Rescuer Techniques
Meets Hospital Credentialing
Meets NC DCDEE Childcare
Meets OSHA Workplace
Frequently Asked

Questions About Our Classes

Do I get my card the same day?

Yes. Upon successful completion of your class, your official AHA certification eCard is issued the same day. You'll receive it by email so you can share it with your employer immediately. Physical wallet cards are also available.

How long is the class?

BLS runs 3 hours in-person, or just 1 hour for the online/skills session format. Heartsaver CPR/AED and the CPR + First Aid combo are each 5 hours in-person, or 1 hour if you complete the online portion first. Pediatric CPR is 2 hours. Class times are exact — you won't be sitting around waiting.

What if I've never done CPR before?

No experience required. We start from the very beginning. By the end of class, every student — regardless of prior experience — completes a hands-on skills check and leaves with the confidence to use what they learned.

Is your certification accepted by my employer?

All certifications are issued by the American Heart Association — the most universally accepted standard in the country. AHA cards are accepted by every NC licensing board, every major employer, OSHA, NC DCDEE, and all hospital systems.

What do I need to bring?

Nothing. Wear comfortable clothes you can kneel in. We provide all course materials, manikins, AED trainers, and supplies. Just show up ready to learn.

Can you come to my location?

Absolutely. On-site training is available for groups of 5 or more. We bring everything to your workplace, school, or facility. Contact us for a free corporate quote.

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Book a class online in under 3 minutes. Walk out same-day certified. Or call us and we'll find the right course for you.

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