Safety and Injury Prevention

Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED

COVID-19 Update

Starting July 13, 2023, masking for patients, families and visitors will be recommended, but not required, at all locations. Masks should be worn if you have respiratory symptoms like coughing, sneezing, sore throat, runny nose or fever. We continue to recommend that everyone — patients, families, visitors and workforce members — wear a mask to prevent the spread of infection. We will have masks available when you enter any of our facilities, if you choose to wear one.

Part One: Virtual class

In this video-based class, students will learn about:

  • First aid basics
  • How to identify and care for medical emergencies
  • How and when to call 9-1-1
  • Child and adult CPR and AED
  • Infant CPR
  • How to help a choking infant, child or adult

Part Two: In-Person Skills Check

The second part is a in-person skills check, occuring on a different date than the virtual class. During this section, students will have an opportunity to review the class material and demonstrate and complete hands-on skill practice. 

Our in-person skills check follows Start Safe Guidelines as well as Seattle Children’s Infection Prevention Policies and continues to limit the number of participants present while following physical distancing and face mask requirements. Please refer to the in-person skills check guidelines below.

Both the virtual class and in-person skills check must be completed before students can be certified and must be done in that order as well. At the end of the skills check, students will receive an electronic AHA Heartsaver K-12 First Aid CPR AED course completion card, valid for two years.

In-Person Skills Check Guidelines

The following guidelines will be followed by all Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Skills Check sessions.

Classroom Logistics: - Class sizes will be limited to adhere to the physical distancing and Washington State guidelines for gatherings - Classrooms are large enough to accommodate a setup that adheres to 6 feet of physical distancing around each student and instructors - Any testing supplies, equipment or mannequins must be cleaned thoroughly between each use - Purell and cleaning wipes/sprays will be available in each classroom - Group activities must abide by physical distancing standards - Sharing of classroom materials (pens, pencils, markers, papers, etc.) will not be allowed

Instructors - Instructors with any kind of cold / cough / flu symptoms will not be allowed to teach class - Instructors will be required to wear masks, per CDC guidelines

Students - Students with any kind of cold / cough / flu symptoms will not be allowed into class - Sign in is required with a self-check list stating “no COVID-like” symptoms as defined by the current CDC guidelines - Students will be required to wear masks, per CDC guidelines - Skill testing has been modified to decrease risk and exposure

This class is for adults with limited or no medical training. It is ideal for parents and caregivers, or others who need a course in first aid, CPR and AED use to meet job, regulatory or other requirements. At the end of the course, students receive an American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Course Completion Card that is valid for two years.

Classes are currently offered in Seattle by Seattle Children’s Hospital Athletic Training Program. Instructors are credentialed by the American Heart Association (AHA). Classes fill up quickly and there is no waiting list.

Click a Register for Classes button below to view class availability and to register online. Please call Seattle Children's class registration line at 206-987-2304 or email with questions.

Age Restrictions and Limitations

  • Participants 10 years old and younger are not permitted to take this course.
  • Participants 11–14 years old need to be accompanied by an adult at all times. The supervising adult is encouraged to take the class alongside the child, but will need to have registered for the class themselves to do so.

Cost

  • $75 per class.

View Upcoming Classes and Register Online

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the cost of class?

    This class costs $75 per participant.

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  • Where are the Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED classes held?

    Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED classes are held at Seattle Children’s hospital campus, located at 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105 (directions).

    Free parking is available in Lot 1, the first lot on your left as you drive up Penny Drive. To get to the classroom, exit the parking garage and cross the driveway to the River entrance. You will be required to stop at the greeter desk to get a badge before proceeding to the classroom.

    At this time classes are taught at hospital campus only and not at other clinics.

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  • Who should take the Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED class?

    This class is for adults with limited or no medical training. It is ideal for parents and caregivers or others who need a course in first aid, CPR and AED use to meet job, regulatory or other requirements. At the end of the course, students receive an American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (Adult, Child and Infant) Course Completion Card that is valid for 2 years.

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  • What is covered in the Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED class?

    In this video-based class, students will learn about first aid basics; how to identify and care for medical emergencies; how and when to call 911; child and adult CPR and AED; infant CPR; and how to help a choking infant, child or adult. This course includes:

    First aid basics

    • Duties, roles and responsibilities of the first responder
    • Universal precautions and exposure to blood, including glove removal
    • How to identify the problem

    Medical emergencies

    • Breathing problems and asthma
    • Allergic reactions and using an epinephrine pen
    • Heart attack
    • Fainting
    • Diabetes and low blood sugar
    • Stroke
    • Seizure

    Injury emergencies

    • Controlling bleeding and bandaging
    • Tourniquets
    • Shock
    • Wounds (bleeding from the nose, tooth injuries, eye injuries, etc.)
    • Internal bleeding
    • Head, neck and spinal injuries
    • Broken bones and sprains
    • Burns and electrical injuries
    • Bites and stings
    • Heat-related emergencies
    • Cold-related emergencies
    • Poison emergencies

    Adult CPR and AED use

    • Scene safety and assessment
    • Chest compressions
    • Giving breaths
    • How to use an AED
    • Adult choking

    Child CPR and AED use

    • Scene safety and assessment
    • Chest compressions
    • Giving breaths
    • How to use an AED
    • Child choking

    Infant CPR

    • Scene safety and assessment
    • Chest compressions
    • Giving breaths
    • Infant choking
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  • Will I be certified in first aid and CPR?

    Yes. With successful completion of this class, you will be certified by the American Heart Association and receive a course completion card for Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED. This certification card is valid for 2 years. The certification cards will be sent by email to the address used to register for class. You will receive this within 2 business days of class. The email will be sent from no-eccreply@heart.org or ecards@heart.org. If you do not receive your card in your main mailbox or junk mail, please email or call us at 206-987-2304.

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  • How will I know if my registration is confirmed for the class?

    You will reach a confirmation screen once you have successfully registered. This screen will not have specific class details, but will refer you to the confirmation email that you will receive. You will receive this email with class details when you complete the registration process and pay with a credit card. If you do not receive a confirmation email with class details but believe that you have registered, please email or call us at 206-987-2304.

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  • When does the class start and end?

    Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED starts promptly at 8 a.m. and ends at 2:30 p.m.

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  • When does check-in start?

    Check-in for Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED starts at 7:45 a.m.

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  • What I arrive late to class or need to leave early?

    We appreciate your understanding that we cannot certify anyone who does not attend the entire class. The class involves practicing and testing of certain skills; if you arrives more than 20 minutes late or after the first skills test, you will be asked to reschedule.

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  • How do I transfer or cancel a class?

    To transfer or cancel an existing registration, please email or call us at 206-987-2304. All cancellations will incur a $10 fee and must be requested 7 business days prior to class date. If given less than 7 business days of notice, we are unable to refund your registration fee. Cancellations will be refunded to the payment method used during registration. All transfers will incur a $10 fee and must be requested 5 business days prior to class date. Transfers will be charged to the payment method used during registration. The requested class date must have open spaces. We can transfer your registration a maximum of 2 times. If you have been transferred previously, your registration fee has been forfeited and we cannot issue a refund/cancellation. If we receive notice less than 5 business days prior to class that you will not be attending, or if you do not attend, your registration fee is forfeited.

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  • Is lunch provided?

    No. Please pack a lunch, snack and water bottle. There are food and beverage options available for purchase at lunch time from Starbucks and/or vending machines. There is a microwave available. Please do not include items that have peanuts in the food, to help protect our participants with severe allergies.

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  • What should I wear?

    For this class you will be getting on the floor to practice and demonstrate CPR and first aid, so please dress accordingly. The classroom also tends to be cool, so please consider bringing a jacket.

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  • If a class is full, is there a waiting list option?

    No. There are no waiting lists for our classes, but we encourage you to check back often or contact us as spots do occasionally open up. Registration closes at midnight (12 a.m.) 3 business days before each class, after which no new registrations can be made.

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  • My child is interested in this class but is not 11 yet. Can I register them for the class?

    No. This class is intended for participants over the age of 10. We recognize that maturity and readiness falls on a continuum. Like school districts, we found we needed to establish a minimum age. This policy is based on the collective expertise of numerous developmental pediatric professionals and our 25 years of experience.

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  • My child is interested in this class and is between the age of 11 and 14. Can I sign them up for the class?

    Yes, but they must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The supervising adult is encouraged to take the class alongside the child, but will need to have registered for the class themselves to do so. We also offer a CPR and First Aid for Babysitters class, which is intended for pre-teens and teens aged 11–15 and teaches similar information for a pediatric population, without adult CPR.

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  • My child is interested in this class and they are 15 or older. Do I need to accompany them?

    No. If you are providing transportation to and from class, please arrive by 2:30 p.m. to pick them up.

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  • If class has to be cancelled due to weather conditions or instructor emergency, how will I be notified?

    We make every effort to avoid cancelling classes. In the event of a cancellation, we notify the class via email as early as possible, which is generally the morning of class. In addition, we will call the phone number you provided during registration. Registration staff will then email you within 1 week after the cancelled class to reschedule or issue a refund.

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  • Can I pay with cash or check?

    No. We use a third-party registration system, RegOnline, which requires that all payments go through their secure online payment system. This system confirms and protects your payment and guarantees that we receive funds securely. If this does not work for you, please email or contact us at 206-987-2304 to discuss other options.

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  • Is it possible to register multiple participants together?

    Yes. The registration page has an option to add additional people. The class fee is $75 per participant and there is no discount for registering more than one participant.

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  • I want to sign up a group of students. Can I do that?

    Yes. Class size is capped at 18 participants.

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  • Do you offer any private classes?

    Yes. Please email or contact us at 206-987-2304 if you are interested in hosting a private class. Our ability to accommodate private classes is subject to instructor availability.

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  • What if I need a scholarship to attend a Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED class?

    Limited scholarships are available as needed. Please email or contact us at 206-987-2304.

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  • I have a mobility disability. Can this be accommodated?

    Yes. All Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED classes are wheelchair-accessible. Participants will be asked to perform certain skills; however, some modifications can be made as needed (for example, performing CPR on a table instead of the ground). Please email or contact us at 206-987-2304 if there are concerns about mobility.

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  • I have a learning disability or other special needs. Can accommodations be made?

    Almost always, yes. Please email or contact us at 206-987-2304 if there are concerns.

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  • What if I need an interpreter?

    We only have sign language interpreters. A verbal language interpreter poses the challenge of multiple people speaking at once. If your child needs an interpreter, please email or contact us at 206-987-2304 before registering to discuss options. We will work with you to learn the material and become certified in CPR and first aid.

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  • Is my personal information secure?

    All your personal information – including your name, address and credit card number – is encrypted for maximum security.

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  • Can I bring my child to class?

    Due to the size and length of the class, this class is not appropriate for young children.

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