Heartsaver® & BLS CPR Training

Be ready when it matters most. EDGE Center of Innovation offers American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver® and Basic Life Support (BLS) training for individuals, healthcare professionals, and workplaces. This streamlined page helps you quickly choose the right course—whether you need first‑time certification or a renewal.

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Great For:

  • Employees needing OSHA‑compliant certification
  • Healthcare professionals and students
  • Safety team members and designated first responders
  • Teachers, coaches, and childcare providers
  • Volunteers, caregivers, and community members
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What This Course Is About:

Choose the Course That Fits Your Needs

First‑Time Certification (Non‑Healthcare)

Heartsaver® First Aid

For individuals who need first aid‑only certification.

  • Medical, injury, and environmental emergencies
  • Includes pediatric first aid
  • AHA eCard valid for 2 years

Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED (Most Popular)

Workplace and community safety certification for non‑medical personnel.

  • Adult, child, and infant CPR & choking response
  • Safe and effective AED use
  • First aid, including pediatric care
  • Meets OSHA and employer requirements
  • AHA eCard valid for 2 years

Healthcare & Clinical Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR for Healthcare Providers

Designed for healthcare professionals and students who require BLS certification.

  • High‑quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
  • Use of AEDs and bag‑mask devices
  • Team‑based resuscitation and professional rescuer skills
  • Required for many healthcare positions and academic programs
  • AHA BLS eCard valid for 2 years

Renewal / Refresher Options

Heartsaver® Refresher Courses

For individuals with a current or recently expired AHA Heartsaver card.

Choose the renewal that matches your existing certification:

  • CPR AED Refresher
  • First Aid Refresher
  • CPR AED & First Aid Combo Refresher

All refresher courses follow current AHA guidelines and focus on hands‑on practice to maintain confidence and compliance.

What You’ll Learn:

Depending on the course selected, participants gain the skills to:

  • Recognize and respond to life‑threatening emergencies
  • Perform high‑quality CPR and relieve choking
  • Use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) safely and effectively
  • Provide first aid for medical emergencies such as
    • Breathing problems and allergic reactions
    • Heart attack, stroke, seizures, and diabetes‑related issues
  • Treat injuries including: Bleeding, burns, fractures, and sprains
  • Head, neck, and spine injuries
  • Manage environmental emergencies:
    • Heat and cold exposure
    • Bites, stings, poison exposure, and electrical injuries

Why EDGE?

  • Local & Convenient – In‑person training in Alexandria, MN
  • Expert Instructors – Certified professionals with real‑world experience
  • Hands‑On Learning – Small class sizes for personalized instruction
  • Workplace Friendly – Group and on‑site training options available
  • Trusted Standards – AHA‑approved, employer‑recognized certification

Additional Info/FAQs

Certification Details

  • All courses follow American Heart Association (AHA) standards
  • Certification is issued as a digital AHA eCard
  • Cards are valid for two (2) years
  • Register using your legal name and a valid email address