CPR Classes in Ventura County- An AHA Training Site

American Heart Association

BLS Provider (Healthcare)

Required for healthcare, clinical, and emergency response roles that mandate American Heart Association BLS certification.

Who this course is for

Healthcare workers, EMTs, nursing and allied health students, caregivers, and individuals whose role or training program requires AHA BLS certification.

Skills covered

High-quality adult, child, and infant CPR, AED use, choking response, and team-based resuscitation scenarios.

Certification issued

Official American Heart Association BLS Provider eCard upon successful completion.

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BLS FAQs

Yes. BLS is designed for healthcare providers and includes team-based CPR skills commonly required in clinical environments.

Hands-only CPR means chest compressions without rescue breaths. It’s commonly recommended for adult sudden collapse when a bystander is not trained or not comfortable giving breaths.

You’ll learn when rescue breaths are appropriate and how to deliver them safely. Training typically uses barrier devices or a mask during practice.

American Heart Association

Heartsaver First Aid / CPR / AED

Practical training for workplaces and community responders.

Who it’s commonly required for

Workplace safety programs, educators, coaches, childcare staff, fitness staff, and general public training.

Skills covered

CPR & AED basics plus first aid topics such as bleeding, burns, choking, and emergency response.

Certification issued

AHA eCard issued after successful completion.

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Heartsaver FAQs

Heartsaver is commonly used for workplace and community training. BLS is typically required for healthcare roles and clinical training programs.

Yes. You’ll learn how to turn it on, follow prompts, place pads, and continue CPR safely. AEDs are designed to guide responders step by step.

Common topics include bleeding control, burns, choking, allergic reactions, and when to call 911. The focus is practical steps and quick decision-making.

American Heart Association

Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid / CPR / AED

Focused training for infants and children in childcare, schools, and youth programs.

Who it’s commonly required for

Childcare providers, teachers, camps, coaches, parents/guardians, and youth program staff.

Skills covered

Infant/child CPR basics, choking response, and pediatric first aid priorities.

Certification issued

AHA eCard issued after successful completion.

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Pediatric FAQs

Yes. Training covers age-specific priorities for infants and children, including how to assess breathing, provide CPR, and respond to choking safely.

Yes. You’ll learn when rescue breaths matter (especially for children/infants) and how to deliver them safely with proper technique and protective barriers when available.

Topics often include choking prevention/response, injuries from falls, bleeding, burns, allergic reactions, and when to seek emergency care.