As an American Heart Association (AHA) Training Center, we provide emergency cardiovascular care training for health care professionals, employees in workplace settings, and general community needs.
AHA Course Fee Disclaimer
The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instructional material for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the AHA.
Looking for a BLS Provider class?
See below for multiple format options to suit individual student preference.
Advanced Life Support Providers:
for 2022: Our Advanced Life Support course options now conveniently include BLS credential (see course descriptions for details)
Many AHA certification courses are eligible for Workforce Scholarship (Environmental/Safety)!
CPR/BLS (Basic Life Support) training is designed for health care professionals or persons who are currently pursuing education in health care-related fields such as nursing, respiratory therapy, or dental. This training reinforces health care professionals' understanding of the importance of early CPR and defibrillation; basic steps of performing CPR, relieving choking, and using an AED; and the role of each link in the Chain of Survival.
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Heartsaver courses are for employees and members of the general public who do not have medical training. Heartsaver courses in CPR, first aid, and bloodborne pathogens are designed to meet OSHA requirements. These courses include the skills and knowledge needed to respond to and manage a first aid or sudden cardiac arrest emergency in the first few minutes until health care professionals arrive on the scene.
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The American Heart Association ACLS and PALS courses are designed for personnel who staff emergency departments, intensive care units, or critical care departments. Physicians, nurses, emergency technicians, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other professionals may be called to respond and have the knowledge and skills needed to evaluate and manage the first 10 minutes of a critical situation.
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Renee Rubner
Renee.Rubner@gvltec.edu
(864) 250-8637