Master Life-Saving Skills with Heartsaver® CPR AED Training in Sterling Heights, Michigan
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4–6 hours
Fitness Level
No specific fitness level required; suitable for most adults comfortable with basic physical activity
Overview
Learn critical lifesaving skills with Heartsaver® CPR AED Training in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Perfect for outdoor adventurers and community members alike, this course equips you to respond confidently in emergencies.
Heartsaver® CPR AED Training
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About This Adventure
The American Heart Association Heartsaver® CPR AED course empowers individuals with essential life-saving skills. Participants will learn to perform high-quality CPR and effectively use an AED for all age groups, enhancing their ability to respond in emergencies. This course is perfect for anyone needing certification for work or regulatory purposes.
The American Heart Association Heartsaver® CPR AED course trains participants to give CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner.
Who should take this course?
The AHA's Heartsaver® CPR AED Course is designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs a course completion card for their job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or other requirements.
What does this course teach?
- Describe how high-quality CPR improves survival
- Explain the concepts of the Chain of Survival
- Recognize when someone needs CPR
- Perform high-quality CPR for an adult
- Describe how to perform CPR with help from others
- Give effective breaths using mouth-to-mouth or a mask for all age groups
- Demonstrate how to use an AED on an adult
- Perform high-quality CPR for a child
- Demonstrate how to use an AED on a child
- Perform high-quality CPR for an infant
- Describe when and how to help a choking adult or child
- Demonstrate how to help a choking infant
Adventure Tips
Wear comfortable clothes
Dress in loose, comfortable clothing to facilitate hands-on CPR practice during the training.
Arrive early
Plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to complete any registration and settle in before the class starts.
Hydrate beforehand
Stay hydrated as the course lasts several hours and includes active participation.
Focus on technique
Pay close attention to compression depth and rescue breathing techniques for effective CPR.
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Wildlife
- White-tailed deer
- Red fox
History
The American Heart Association established CPR guidelines and certification programs to improve cardiac arrest survival rates nationwide.
Conservation
Training emphasizes minimizing environmental impact by using reusable training equipment and promoting awareness in outdoor safety.
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Recommended Gear
Comfortable clothing
Ensures ease of movement during hands-on CPR practice.
Notebook and pen
Helpful for taking notes on techniques and guidelines.
Water bottle
Keeps you hydrated through the session.
Face mask (optional)
May be required based on current health guidelines.