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Heartsaver CPR Workshop

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Overview

The American Heart Association's (AHA) Heartsaver® courses are intended for anyone with little or no medical training who needs a course completion card for job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or other requirements. These courses can also be taken by anyone who wants to be prepared for an emergency in any setting.

Some examples of who may need this type of training:

  • Day Care Providers
  • Security Personnel
  • Home Care Givers
  • Personal Trainers
  • New Parents/Grandparents

Course Fee

The cost for TMCC's Heartsaver CPR and First Aid course is $85, this does not include the student manual. Student manuals are available for purchase at the TMCC bookstore. 

Course Information

This is an instructor-led 5 hour one day course. The first 2.5 hours of the class covers CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) use for adults, children (ages 1-8) and infants. The second half covers basic first aid skills.

The workshop teaches students critical skills needed to respond to and manage an emergency until emergency medical services arrive.

Skills covered in this course include:

  • First aid
  • Choking relief in adults, children, and infants
  • What to do for sudden cardiac arrest in adults, children and infants
  • Use of an AED in a safe, timely and effective manner

Note: If you need to obtain CPR certification as a prerequisite for EMT, Nursing, CNA, etc. please register for the Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR workshop.

Offsite Training

Workshops can be conducted at your place of business or at TMCC, by request. Offsite trainings or group trainings must have a minimum of 6 participants. Offsite class pricing may vary, depending on class size and location.

How to Register/Workshop Dates

The CPR program has launched a new system for payments and registration (we now accept credit/debit card payments). Visit our registration/payment site to view upcoming workshops, pay online and to reserve your spot.

Cancellations

In rare cases, classes may be canceled due to very low enrollment or weather conditions. If this occurs, students will be notified and will have the option of attending another class or request a refund within two weeks of cancellation.

Refunds

Cancel more than three business days in advance of the class start date and you’ll receive a full refund minus a $10 cancellation fee. Cancel three working days or less and receive a 50% refund minus a $10 cancellation fee. Once class begins, however, refunds will not be given.

Please contact us with any questions you may have prior to registration.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

Qualified students with physical or documented learning disabilities have the right to free accommodations to ensure equal access to educational opportunities at Truckee Meadows Community College. This service is free of charge to the student.

TMCC's Disability Resource Center handles all accommodation requests for students in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Contact TMCC's Disability Resource Center for more information.

Requests for assistance must be made at least seven working days in advance of workshop.

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American Heart Association (AHA)

The American Heart Association (AHA) strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in CPR and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Its use in an instructional course does not represent sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course do not represent income to the AHA.