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AHA BLS · Heartsaver · First Aid

Learn the skills to help when it matters most.

Haven First Aid offers American Heart Association (AHA) training programs and emergency preparedness education for individuals, families, workplaces, and community organizations.

Questions? Call 202-599-0210 or email info@havenfirstaid.com — serving the DMV, and Dallas, TX.

IndividualsPersonal certification & skills
FamiliesParents & caregivers
WorkplacesTeams & safety training
Community organizationsGroups & nonprofits

Certification Courses

American Heart Association BLS and Heartsaver courses. The cards show the essentials — full durations, blended-learning breakdowns, and module details are in the FAQ.

✚ Certification courses are offered according to applicable AHA requirements.

BLS — Basic Life Support

For healthcare professionals and other individuals who need BLS training.

Full Instructor-Led BLS Provider Course

CPR, AED, and lifesaving response skills for healthcare professionals and others requiring BLS certification.

Approx. 4 to 4.5 hours

BLS Renewal Course

Renew an existing BLS certification. A compressed/express classroom option is also available — ask us about current timing when you inquire.

Traditional: approx. 3.5 to 4 hours

Blended Learning (HeartCode® BLS)

Complete the required AHA online learning at your own pace, then demonstrate your skills in person with an instructor.

Online + in-person skills session

AHA Heartsaver Courses

American Heart Association

For the general public, teachers, workplace safety teams, and childcare workers. Courses run about 1.5 to 5 hours depending on the course and format — blended options combine online learning with a shorter in-person skills session. Full breakdowns are in the FAQ.

Heartsaver CPR AED

Learn CPR and how to use an AED for cardiac emergencies — adult, child, and infant. AHA course page ↗

Classroom: approx. 3.5 hours · Blended available

Heartsaver First Aid

Learn how to respond to common injuries and medical emergencies.

Classroom: approx. 1.5–3 hours · Blended available

Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED

Comprehensive training combining first aid, CPR, and AED skills. AHA course page ↗

Classroom: approx. 3.5–4.5 hours · Blended available

Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED

Emergency response training for childcare providers, educators, parents, and caregivers. AHA course page ↗

Approx. 4 to 5.25 hours total

Contact Us for Pricing

Fixed prices aren’t published. Tell us which course or program you’re interested in and we’ll send you a quote.

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Community Programs

Emergency preparedness education beyond certification — interactive workshops for children, older adults, and groups.

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Educational workshop — not an AHA certification course

Kids Emergency Heroes

Emergency preparedness for ages 4–17

An interactive, age-appropriate program that helps children and teens build confidence, recognize emergencies, and learn safety skills through hands-on activities.

Ideal for: Schools, childcare centers, camps, youth organizations, homeschool groups, and families.

Format: Interactive workshops, group sessions, and customized youth programs.

Workshop topics can include:

  • Recognizing emergencies
  • When and how to call 911
  • Identifying trusted adults
  • Basic first aid awareness
  • Introductory CPR/AED awareness appropriate to their age

Programs are tailored to each group’s ages and needs — ask us about the current curriculum when you inquire.

Request a Kids Emergency Heroes Workshop
Older adults smiling in a community class with an instructor
Educational workshop — not an AHA certification course

Senior Safety Program

Practical safety education for older adults

A program focused on emergency preparedness, safety awareness, and practical response skills — empowering older adults and caregivers to recognize emergencies, respond confidently, and create safer everyday environments.

Ideal for: Senior centers, retirement communities, assisted living organizations, churches, caregivers, and community groups.

Format: Instructor-led educational workshops, group demonstrations, and customized safety sessions.

Workshop topics can include:

  • Fall prevention awareness
  • Recognizing common medical emergencies
  • Calling for help
  • Basic first aid awareness
  • Preparing an emergency contact and response plan

Sessions are tailored to each group — ask us about the current curriculum when you inquire.

Request a Senior Safety Workshop

CPR & Emergency Preparedness Refresher Workshops

Short refresher sessions that keep skills and confidence current between certifications.

By arrangement

Customized Workplace & Group Safety Training

Training tailored to your workplace or group — your setting, your risks, your team.

By arrangement

How Training Works

Flexible options for individuals, families, businesses, and community organizations throughout the Washington, DC metropolitan area (DMV) and Dallas, Texas. Scheduling and availability are confirmed when you inquire — we don’t publish a fixed class calendar.

Individual Certification Classes

Looking to earn or renew your CPR, First Aid, or BLS certification? Contact us to learn about upcoming class availability, course requirements, and registration options.

Inquire About Individual Classes

On-Site Group Training

Bring lifesaving education directly to your workplace or organization. Group training can be coordinated for schools, childcare centers, businesses, healthcare teams, and community organizations, subject to location and instructor availability.

Request On-Site Training

Private & Customized Group Sessions

Planning a training session for your family, team, or community group? Haven First Aid can help coordinate training based on your group’s needs, size, and learning objectives.

Request Private Group Training

Blended Learning

Select AHA courses offer blended learning options, combining required online coursework with an instructor-led, hands-on skills session.

Explore Blended Learning

Quality Training. Real-World Confidence.

Haven First Aid provides practical, engaging CPR, AED, First Aid, BLS, and emergency preparedness education designed to help individuals and organizations respond confidently when emergencies happen.

American Heart Association Certification Courses

Our eligible AHA BLS and Heartsaver courses follow applicable American Heart Association curriculum and training requirements. Participants who successfully complete all required course components receive the appropriate AHA course completion eCard, generally valid for two years.

Led by a Certified Instructor

Haven First Aid training is led by an American Heart Association BLS Instructor (certified May 2026), with hands-on practice and instructor guidance in a supportive learning environment.

Hands-On Learning

Our training emphasizes practical skill development, instructor guidance, and opportunities to practice emergency response techniques in a supportive learning environment.

Community Education Programs

Kids Emergency Heroes, Senior Safety, and our customized emergency preparedness workshops provide practical safety education beyond traditional certification courses. These workshops are non-certification programs unless an eligible certification course is specifically included and all applicable requirements are completed.

About Haven First Aid

Haven First Aid is dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and organizations with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to respond effectively in emergencies.

We provide high-quality, hands-on CPR, AED, First Aid, BLS, and emergency preparedness training in a supportive and engaging learning environment.

Our mission is to make lifesaving education accessible, practical, and empowering for people of all ages and backgrounds.

Service areas: the DMV area, and Dallas, TX.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tap a question to see the answer — including the full course durations and blended-learning details.

What is the difference between BLS and Heartsaver?

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 want CPR, AED, and first aid skills for everyday settings rather than clinical care.

Will I receive a certification card?

For eligible AHA BLS and Heartsaver courses, yes — participants who successfully complete all required course components receive the appropriate AHA course completion eCard, generally valid for two 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.

How long is the Full Instructor-Led BLS Provider Course?

Approximately 4 to 4.5 hours, including breaks, hands-on practice, and testing.

How long is the BLS Renewal Course?

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.

How long is Blended Learning (HeartCode® BLS)?

The online portion takes about 1 to 2 hours, completed at your own pace. The in-person hands-on session takes about 1 to 2 hours, or 30–60 minutes for a quick skills check.

How long are the Heartsaver courses?

It depends on the course and format. 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. Overall, Heartsaver courses take about 1.5 to 5 hours depending on the modules and format.

Do pediatric modules add time to a Heartsaver course?

Yes. Adding pediatric (child and infant) CPR modules to an adult-only Heartsaver course typically adds 30 minutes to 1.5 hours, depending on the modules included.

How long is Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED?

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.

Do optional modules add time to the Pediatric course?

They can. 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.

How long is the AHA eCard valid?

AHA eCards are generally valid for 2 years.

How do I renew a Heartsaver certification?

There is no separate shortened Heartsaver renewal course. Students retake the standard course every 2 years to renew their eCard.

Who are Heartsaver courses for?

Heartsaver is designed for the general public, teachers, workplace safety teams, and childcare workers — people who need CPR, AED, and first aid skills but are not clinical healthcare providers.

Can Haven First Aid come to my workplace?

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 form below and choose group / on-site training, and we’ll confirm the details with you.

Are Kids Emergency Heroes and Senior Safety certification courses?

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

Can I complete CPR training entirely online?

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.

What specialized programs do you offer?

Kids Emergency Heroes (ages 4–17), a Senior Safety Program, CPR and emergency preparedness refresher workshops, and customized workplace and group safety training.

How much does a course cost?

Contact Us for Pricing — fixed prices aren’t published. Email or call us, or use the form below to Request a Quote.

Which areas do you serve?

The DMV area, and Dallas, TX.

How do I book a course or program?

Send the inquiry form below, 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.

Book training — get in touch

Tell us what you’re looking for and we’ll reply with scheduling, availability, and pricing. Scheduling is confirmed by inquiry — we don’t publish a fixed class calendar.

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