G2015 Heartsaver ILT  is now available!

Transition to 2016 Heartsaver Courses & Materials - Effective June 28, 2016, only new course materials can be used for conducting all Heartsaver courses.

Training Centers and Instructors may continue to use previous stock and all Heartsaver interim materials posted on the AHA Instructor Network through June 27, 2016. Appropriate course completion cards must be issue for the course materials being used. Please review the official Heartsaver Training Memo for additional information.

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RESOURCES FOR BLS & HEARTSAVER INSTRUCTORS: Order Heartsaver Course Materials through your AHA Distributor Visit the Heartsaver page on the AHA Instructor Network to: • View & download free Heartsaver First Aid and CPR AED Course Resources   • View the official Heartsaver Training Memo   • View the Frequently Asked Questions for 2016 Heartsaver First Aid and CPR AED Courses ATTACHED !     Heartsaver® First Aid and CPR AED Instructor-Led Training Materials Now Available! Heartsaver courses are designed to prepare students to provide first aid, CPR,  and automated external defibrillator (AED) use in a safe, timely, and effective manner. Heartsaver courses are designed 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. Get ready to teach the new Heartsaver! Before teaching the new Heartsaver First Aid and CPR AED Courses, BLS and Heartsaver Instructors must: Have completed their 2015 Guidelines Instructor Update for BLS and/or Heartsaver. Have received their 2016 Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Instructor Manual and Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Course DVD. Reviewed all new Instructor resources for conducting the Instructor-led Heartsaver First Aid and CPR AED Courses, available on the AHA Instructor Network. Heartsaver Product & Course Orientation - Available Soon Additionally, it is recommended that BLS and Heartsaver Instructors complete the Heartsaver Product & Course Orientation before teaching their first new class. This tool, designed to aid Instructors in understanding the new Heartsaver Course design, teaching strategies, and new materials, will be available soon on the AHA Instructor Network. PLEASE REVIEW: Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Instructor Manual The Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Instructor Manual (AHA product 15-1023) includes information on pages 27 and 28 that is not applicable to Heartsaver courses and should be disregarded by AHA BLS and Heartsaver Instructors. Information to disregard includes:  "Application for CE/CME," Part 3, page 27 - Heartsaver courses are not eligible for continuing education through CECBEMS "Challenge Option," Part 3, page 28 - There is no challenge option for Heartsaver courses