Course Description
The Heartsaver CPR in Schools course teaches both adult and pediatric lay rescuer CPR to middle or high school students. The course presents information about the American Heart Association adult and infant/child Chain of Survival, and signs of heart attack, cardiac arrest, stroke, and choking in adults. The course also covers signs of choking in infants and children, prevention of sudden infant death syndrome, and prevention of the most common fatal injuries in infants and children.

Course Length: 5 1/2 - 6 hours

Intended Audience: Middle and high school aged students

Student Materials:

• Heartsaver CPR in Schools Text (for all students), Required
• If Heartsaver CPR is taught, students should have access to Heartsaver CPR Text

Instructor Materials:

• BLS Instructor's Manual
• Heartsaver CPR in Schools Tool Kit with required videos

Card Type: Course completion (modular)

Written/Skills Exam: Optional, but required for completion card