American Heart Association CPR Classes
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Questions? Contact:
EMS & AHA Training Department
Business & Workforce Building, Room 109
724-287-8711, Ext. 8418
Tom Buttyan
Coordinator of EMS Training Programs
Business & Workforce, Room 110
thomas.buttyan@bc3.edu
724-287-8711, Ext. 8499
Jeffrey Magnifico
EMS Education Specialist
Business & Workforce, Room 123
jeffrey.magnifico@bc3.edu
724-287-8711, Ext. 8401
Mallory Thompson
EMS/ConEd Specialist
Business & Workforce, Room 123
mallory.thompson@bc3.edu
724-287-8711, Ext. 8401
Where Can You Fit In to the Chain of Survival?
Why Learn CPR?
Cardiac arrest is an electrical malfunction in the heart that causes an irregular heartbeat and disrupts the flow of blood to the brain, lungs and other organs.
Each year, more than 350,000 EMS-assessed out of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the United States. When a person has a cardiac arrest, survival depends on immediately receiving CPR from someone nearby.
According to the American Heart Association, about 90 percent of people who suffer out-of-hospital cardiac arrests die. CPR, especially if performed immediately, can double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival.
Hands-Only CPR
This concept is the basis of helping your community and can be achieved by watching a simple 1-minute video provided by the American Heart Association.
This information does not come with course completion materials however, it does allow you to be a part of the communities’ lifesaving team. If you are interested in more training, take a look at the other classes that we offer in both blended and instructor led formats.
Course Types
Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED - Basic
Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED-Basic is geared towards anyone with little or no medical training who wants to be prepared for an emergency in any setting or needs a course completion card for their job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or other requirements. Topics covered are:
- First aid basics
- Medical emergencies
- Opioid-associated life-threatening emergencies
- Injury emergencies
- Environmental emergencies
- Preventing illness and injury
- Adult CPR and AED use
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be emailed a course completion certificate and wallet card, valid for two years. Please contact your employer to ensure that you are selecting the correct course.
Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED - Total
Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED – Total Offers a more comprehensive class and includes CPR and AED for all ages while still geared towards anyone with little or no medical training. Most students are involved with industrial safety teams, volunteer fire departments and other first responders to community emergencies.
- First aid basics
- Medical emergencies – heart attacks, stroke, fainting, diabetic emergencies
- Opioid-associated life-threatening emergencies
- Injury emergencies – includes bleeding control & burn management
- Environmental emergencies – heat & cold emergencies, allergic reactions
- Preventing illness and injury, personal safety and scene safety
- Adult CPR and AED use
- Child CPR & AED use
- Infant CPR & AED use
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be emailed a course completion certificate and wallet card, valid for two years. Please contact your employer to ensure that you are selecting the correct course.
Course Delivery
Heartcode | Blended Format
- Receive an access code through your email.
- Complete Part One with the web-based class in the comfort of your home or workplace.
- Complete Part Two by scheduling a session with one of our experienced staff to practice and verify your skills using high-fidelity mannequins and simulators.
Instructor Led | Face-to-Face Format
Register for a class by calling the EMS & AHA Training office. Our highly qualified instructors will review the concepts of First Aid CPR AED while practicing the hands on skills with the high-fidelity mannequins and simulators.
AHA Training
For Medical Professionals
These advanced classes are for healthcare professionals, providers and emergency responders whose fields require AHA/BLS Certification. Heartcode - Blended Learning, are essentially what we call Hybrid courses. The Heartcode classes and Skill Labs result in the same certification card for the same two year period as our on-site certifications, the Classes are Online, the Skill Labs are in-person with an instructor on site.
We can do any of these classes as open enrollment or contract training including at their location. While some companies may opt to do only CPR training, any company would benefit from providing this valuable training to their employees.
For any Healthcare Provider / First Responder (All Levels)
For providers in critical clinical areas, Paramedics / AEMT.
Please call the EMS office at 724-287-8711, Ext. 8418 to complete registration.
For providers in pediatric clinical areas, Paramedics / AEMT.
Please call the EMS office at 724-287-8711, Ext. 8418 to complete registration.
For Physicians/PA’s/NP’s/Nurses that do not specialize in pediatrics, EMS; Any level, Respiratory Therapists, Healthcare professionals outside of critical areas. This is contracted training only. Please use the contact information on this page for more information.
Heartcode Skill Assessments will be scheduled periodically every month for students needing to complete their skill labs. Times are flexible and need scheduled at the time of registration. Please call the EMS office at 724-287-8711, Ext. 8418 to complete registration.
For Community Members
Date: Nov. 12, 2025
Time: 6 PM-10 PM
Register by: Nov. 7, 2025 @ 12 AM
Our Heartsaver classes are designed for individuals or groups in the community or workplace that desires certification, workplace training, and non-certified healthcare providers.
Please call the EMS office at 724-287-8711, Ext. 8418 to complete registration.
Heartcode Skill Labs (Basic and Advanced) are offered monthly at BC3 Main Campus. Please call 724-287-8711, Ext. 8418 to register for these classes.
For Instructors
American Heart Association Authorized Training Center
BC3 is an Authorized Training Center of American Heart Association CPR and First Aid training. We are proud to offer in-person, hybrid, and online training and skills sessions.
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