CPR & First Aid

BLS is designed for healthcare professionals and other individuals who need Basic Life Support training. Heartsaver courses are designed for the general public, teachers, workplace safety teams, and childcare workers — people who need CPR, AED, and first aid skills for everyday settings rather than clinical care.

For AHA BLS and Heartsaver courses, yes — participants who successfully complete all required course components receive an AHA course completion eCard, valid for 2 years. Haven First Aid’s community workshops (Kids Emergency Heroes, Senior Safety, and refresher workshops) are educational programs and do not include an AHA eCard unless an eligible certification course is specifically included and all requirements are completed.

Full Instructor-Led BLS Provider Course: approximately 4 to 4.5 hours, including breaks, hands-on practice, and testing. BLS Renewal: approximately 3.5 to 4 hours for traditional classroom renewals; a compressed/express classroom option is also available — because its format and timing depend on Training Center requirements, contact us to confirm the current renewal options before booking. Blended Learning (HeartCode® BLS): the online portion takes about 1 to 2 hours at your own pace, plus an in-person hands-on session of about 1 to 2 hours, or 30–60 minutes for a quick skills check.

It depends on the course and format — overall, Heartsaver courses take about 1.5 to 5 hours. Heartsaver CPR AED: classroom approximately 3.5 hours; blended approximately 2–3 hours online plus a 30-minute to 2-hour skills session. Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED: classroom approximately 3.5–4.5 hours; blended approximately 3 hours online plus a 1–2-hour skills session. Heartsaver First Aid Only: classroom approximately 1.5–3 hours; blended approximately 1–2 hours online plus a 30–60-minute skills session. Adding pediatric (child and infant) CPR modules to an adult-only course typically adds 30 minutes to 1.5 hours, depending on the modules included.

Approximately 4 to 5.25 hours total. The classroom format is approximately 4 hours of instructor-led training and hands-on practice; the blended format totals about 5.25 hours — roughly 3 hours of self-paced online learning plus a 1 to 2.25-hour in-person hands-on skills session. Optional modules such as Adult CPR/AED or Asthma Care Training for Child Care Providers add time, and some state-specific childcare licensing courses can run up to 7 or 8 hours with all state-mandated modules included.

AHA eCards are valid for 2 years. For BLS, a BLS Renewal Course is available (see the BLS course durations above). There is no separate shortened Heartsaver renewal course — Heartsaver students retake the standard course every 2 years to renew their eCard.

Not entirely. Select AHA courses offer blended learning: you complete the online portion at your own pace, but certification also requires an in-person, instructor-led hands-on skills session.

No. Kids Emergency Heroes and Senior Safety are educational workshops focused on preparedness and safety awareness; they are not AHA certification courses, and Haven’s refresher workshops are educational as well. If your group also needs certification, ask us — an eligible AHA course can be arranged separately when all requirements are met.

Yes. Haven First Aid offers on-site group training for schools, childcare centers, businesses, healthcare teams, and community organizations, subject to location and instructor availability. Use the inquiry form and choose group / on-site training, and we’ll confirm the details with you. Customized workplace and group safety training can also be arranged.

Contact Us for Pricing — fixed prices aren’t published; use the inquiry form to request a quote, or email or call us. Haven First Aid serves the DMV area and Dallas, TX.

Send the inquiry form, email info@havenfirstaid.com, or call 202-599-0210. Tell us the course or program you’re interested in, where you’d like it, and roughly when — we’ll confirm scheduling, availability, and pricing.