AHA Heartsaver® Pediatric CPR, AED, & First Aid

This American Heart Association (AHA) course is designed for anyone responsible for the care and safety of infants and children. It provides essential training in how to respond to pediatric medical emergencies, including illness, injury, choking, and cardiac arrest.

The course is taught in a blended learning format, combining a self-paced online portion with a required in-person hands-on skills session led by an AHA-certified instructor.

The primary audience for this course includes child care workers and those working in nurseries, pre-schools, and elementary schools. However, it is also ideal for:

  • Coaches and recreation leaders

  • Dance and gymnastics instructors

  • Scout leaders

  • Foster and adoptive parents

  • Staff in shelters and homes that serve children

This course is designed to meet regulatory and credentialed training requirements for child care professionals.

Upon successful completion, students receive a two-year AHA certification in Pediatric First Aid CPR AED.

Initial & Renewal

  • This course takes place at the Palatine Public Library, located at 700 N. North Ct, Palatine, IL 60067.
    After booking, you’ll receive a confirmation email with details about the specific meeting room for your class.

  • This is a blended learning course, which includes an online learning module and an in-person skills session. The online portion must be completed before attending your scheduled hands-on session.

    After registration, you’ll receive two emails:

    1. Your order confirmation, and

    2. A separate email with a link to access the required Heartsaver online course.

    The date you select when booking is the date your in-person skills session will take place.

    Proof of Completion
    Please bring proof that you’ve completed the online portion—this can be a printed certificate, a screenshot, or a photo on your phone—and show it to your instructor at the start of class.

  • Students will spend on average, 1-3 hours working through the online portion of the course. Online content may take longer or less time, depending on your experience. The in-person skills session at the training site typically takes about 1–2 hours.

  • There is no need to purchase a printed handbook—all required materials are included in the online Heartsaver course, which you’ll have access to at any time.

    Please bring a pen or pencil to your in-person session. If you like to take notes, feel free to bring paper or a small notebook.

  • All AHA course certificates are issued digitally. Within 30 minutes of completing your in-person skills session, a Digital Certificate will be emailed directly to you. You can print, save, download, or share it as needed!

  • If you've already purchased and completed the HeartCode BLS course through the AHA website and only need the in-person skills session, email us at info@northwestpulsecpr.com. We'll provide you with the discounted rate and help schedule your skills check.

  • We understand that life happens. However, our classes often fill to capacity, so we kindly ask for as much notice as possible if you are unable to attend your scheduled session.

    • All classes are non-refundable but transferable, which means you may reschedule.

    • If you notify us at least 48 hours in advance, you may reschedule your class one time at no charge. The rescheduled class must be completed within 30 days.

    • If you provide less than 48 hours’ notice, a $25 reschedule fee will apply.

    • Students must submit reschedule requests in writing before the scheduled start time of the class. Requests sent after the class has begun will not be accepted.

    • Students who reschedule more than once will be charged a $25 fee for each additional reschedule, payable before a new date can be confirmed.

    To request a reschedule , please use our Contact Page. All requests must be made in writing and will not be accepted over the phone. For additional information please check out our FAQs page and Reschedule & Cancellation Policy page.