Heartsaver® Pediatric First Aid CPR AED

Onsite American Heart Association Heartsaver® Pediatric First Aid CPR AED training for childcare, schools, camps, and youth-serving organizations. Instruction is delivered by certified instructors and designed for those responsible for infants and children.

Course Overview

Participants receive instructor-led training designed for individuals responsible for the care and supervision of infants and children. The course focuses on practical skills needed to recognize and respond to common pediatric illnesses and injuries until advanced care is available.

Instruction follows the American Heart Association’s research-proven practice-while-watching methodology, allowing instructors to observe performance in real time, provide coaching, and guide skill development to support hands-on confidence and competency.

When delivered in a blended learning format, participants complete the required online coursework in advance, followed by an in-person skills session led by an AHA-certified instructor.

Who This Training is Designed For

Schools and Childcare Programs

Youth Programs and Camps

Child Transportation Services

Community and Family-Serving Organizations

Format

Full classroom or blended learning

Length

4-5 hours

Certification Length

2 years

Skills Covered

Assessing the Scene 
and Calling for Help

Asthma and anaphylaxis emergencies

Treating Bleeding, 
Wounds, and Burns

Burns, choking, and diabetic emergencies

Managing 
Allergic Reactions

External bleeding and environmental injuries

Handling Bites, Stings, 
and Temperature-Related
Emergencies

Heart attack, stroke, and seizure response

Recognizing Signs of 
Medical Emergencies

Neck, head, and spinal injury care

Heartsaver® Pediatric First Aid CPR AED – Training FAQs

This training is designed for organizations responsible for the care and supervision of infants and children and is commonly used by childcare centers, schools, camps, and youth-serving programs that require documented pediatric first aid, CPR, and AED training.

Yes. Participants receive an official American Heart Association Heartsaver® Pediatric First Aid CPR AED certification card upon successful completion of the course. Certification documentation is valid for 2 years and is commonly used for internal records, audits, and compliance reviews.

Yes. Childcare and youth-serving organizations routinely use this training to meet licensing, regulatory, or organizational requirements for pediatric first aid, CPR, and AED preparedness. Acceptance may vary by state or agency.

Yes. EMC delivers this training onsite at client facilities, including childcare centers, schools, camps, and other youth-serving environments.

Yes. EMC provides all required training equipment, including manikins, AED trainers, and first aid training materials. No equipment purchase is required to conduct the training session.

Most sessions are completed in approximately 5 hours. Classes that include child or infant instruction may require additional time.

American Heart Association Heartsaver® Pediatric First Aid CPR and AED certification is valid for 2 years. Renewal training is required to maintain current certification status.

Yes. This course is commonly used by organizations with childcare providers, school systems, and youth-serving organizations with multiple locations. EMC supports consistent delivery, scheduling, and documentation across sites, simplifying coordination and recordkeeping.

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