American Heart Association Courses

What is an American Heart Association course?

The American Heart Association offers comprehensive training courses for the general public in basic and advanced life support, first aid, and other emergency medical care.

Maine Mobile Health and Virtual Care provides online access to courses that teach individuals and groups how to navigate medical emergencies, such as cardiac arrest.

Jamie coordinates registration and schedules based on the number of participants and the course you or your group is interested in.

When should I consider taking an American Heart Association course?

The American Heart Association offers courses that teach cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and other lifesaving skills. Knowing how to use these skills during a medical crisis significantly improves a person’s chance of survival during an unexpected cardiac event.

Course training improves a person’s knowledge about lifesaving medical care and also helps boost their confidence in taking action during a crisis.

The American Heart Association courses facilitated by Maine Mobile Health and Virtual Care are appropriate for:

• Students
• Teachers and coaches
• First responders
• Healthcare professionals
• Workplace groups
• Community organizations

Most courses focus more on your ability to perform CPR and other lifesaving activities than on your age. However, the minimum age to participate in online lifesaving courses varies depending on the specific course material. Some courses have a minimum age requirement of 13 and require parental consent to participate.

Which American Heart Association courses are available?

Maine Mobile Health and Virtual Care offers access to a variety of American Heart Association courses, including:

Basic life support (BLS)

BLS provides training in recognizing life-threatening emergencies and responding with appropriate CPR skills, including breaths, chest compressions, and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).

Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED

The Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course provides individuals with little or no medical training to act during a medical emergency. The course features training in basic first aid, CPR, and the proper use of an AED.

Advanced cardiac life support ACLS

ACLS offers healthcare professionals training in specific medical techniques and procedures to treat cardiac-related events such as heart attack and stroke.

Pediatric life support (PALS)

PALS provides training resources for emergency cardiovascular care in children.

Call Main Mobile Health and Virtual Care today to register for an American Heart Association course or book a consultation online to learn more about the lifesaving courses.