What Is Heart Saver Certification?

Heart Saver certification is a CPR, AED, and First Aid course developed by the American Heart Association (AHA) for individuals with little or no medical training. It teaches the essential skills needed to recognize and respond to common medical emergencies until professional help arrives.

Unlike the BLS(Basic Life Support) Provider course, Heart Saver is designed for the general public rather than healthcare professionals. The course emphasizes confidence, simplicity, and practical skills that can be used at home, in the workplace, or in the community.

Ready Set Rescue Heart Saver Training includes:

Adult, child, and infant CPR

Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use

Relief of choking for adults, children, and infants

Basic First Aid for common injuries and illnesses

Recognition of life-threatening emergencies

How to respond safely until EMS arrives

Heart Saver certification is commonly required for workplace safety programs and is ideal for anyone who wants to be prepared to help during an emergency.

At Ready Set Rescue Training, our American Heart Association Heart Saver courses combine hands-on practice with real-world instruction from experienced firefighters and paramedics, giving students the confidence to take action when every second counts.

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Is Heart Saver Certification Right for Me?

Heart Saver certification is designed for individuals who are not healthcare professionals but want to learn how to recognize and respond to medical emergencies. Whether it's required for your job or you simply want the confidence to help a family member, coworker, or stranger in an emergency, Heart Saver provides the essential lifesaving skills needed to act before EMS arrives.

Heart Saver certification is commonly recommended or required for:

Teachers and School Staff
Coaches and Athletic Trainers
Childcare Providers
Personal Trainers and Fitness Instructors
Lifeguards
Security Personnel
Construction Workers
Manufacturing Employees
Office Employees
Church and Community Volunteers
Parents, Grandparents, and Caregivers
Anyone who wants to be prepared for an emergency

You should take Heart Saver if you:

Need CPR certification for your workplace
Want to learn CPR, AED, and First Aid without working in healthcare
Are required to complete CPR training for coaching, teaching, or childcare
Want to be prepared to help a loved one during a medical emergency
Need to renew an expiring American Heart Association Heartsaver certification
Want the confidence to respond until emergency responders arrive

Why Choose Ready Set Rescue Training for Your Heart Saver Certification?

At Ready Set Rescue Training, we believe Heart Saver education should do more than help you earn a certification, it should give you the confidence to step in and help during a real emergency.

Our instructors are experienced firefighters, paramedics, and healthcare professionals who bring real-world emergency response experience into every class. Rather than simply teaching students how to complete a course, we focus on helping you understand why each skill matters so you can respond calmly and effectively when seconds count.

When you train with Ready Set Rescue Training, you can expect:

American Heart Association Heart Saver certification

Experienced firefighter and paramedic instructors

Hands-on CPR, AED, and First Aid practice with instructor feedback

Small class sizes that encourage questions and individual coaching

A supportive, low-stress learning environment

Same-day AHA e-Card certification upon successful course completion

Convenient weekday and weekend class options

Whether you're taking the course for work, coaching, childcare, school, or simply to be prepared for an emergency, our goal is to make your training engaging, practical, and memorable. We don't just teach you how to earn a certification—we teach you the confidence to save a life when it matters most.