ClassesHeartsaver® Basic — First Aid CPR AED
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Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED — Oak Forest, IL

AHA Heartsaver CPR, First Aid, and AED certification for schools, workplaces, coaches, fitness professionals, and the general public in Chicago and the south suburbs.

What Is the Heartsaver® Course?

The AHA Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED course is designed for anyone — not just healthcare professionals — who wants to be prepared to respond to an emergency. Whether you're a teacher, coach, office worker, parent, or fitness trainer, this course gives you the skills to act confidently when it matters most.

At Midwest CPR Center in Oak Forest, IL, our Heartsaver® class is taught by an instructor with 16 years of real paramedic experience, ensuring you learn skills that actually work under pressure — not just textbook responses.

What You'll Learn

  • Adult and child CPR technique
  • AED use — including pad placement and safety
  • How to respond to choking in adults and children
  • Basic first aid for cuts, burns, and wounds
  • Recognizing and responding to medical emergencies
  • How to use a first aid kit
  • Bleeding control techniques
  • Allergic reaction and anaphylaxis response

Who Should Take This Course?

Teachers & school staff
Coaches & athletic trainers
Office workers & HR teams
Personal trainers & gym staff
Daycare & childcare workers
Restaurant & hospitality staff
Security personnel
Parents & caregivers
Construction & trades workers
Anyone wanting to be prepared

Group Training Available

We offer group Heartsaver® training for businesses, schools, sports teams, and organizations throughout the Chicago south and southwest suburbs. Group rates available — contact us to inquire.

Course Format & Duration

Duration

Approximately 3 hours

Who It's For

Non-healthcare public & workplaces

Certification

AHA Heartsaver Card (2 years)

Availability

Multiple sessions per week

Get Your Heartsaver® CPR Certification Today

AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED classes in Oak Forest, IL. No healthcare experience required.