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Hands-on emergency response training

CPR / AED Course

Prepares participants to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies through hands-on skills training and safe AED use.

Duration

Half day to 1 day

Format

Practical skills course

Best For

Skills-based CPR/AED training with practical response emphasis.

Hands performing chest compressions on a CPR mannequin with AED pads attached.

Program overview

Participants learn the knowledge and practical steps required to provide care during sudden cardiac arrest, including adult, child, and infant response considerations.

This course gives participants a clear, repeatable response structure for breathing and cardiac emergencies. EMS STAR focuses on confidence through doing, not just observing.

Students practice scene awareness, emergency activation, chest compressions, rescue support, and AED use so they can step in quickly when sudden collapse occurs.

Who should attend

Workplace teams, schools, coaches, caregivers, and personnel who need strong CPR/AED response capability.

Credential focus

Skills-based CPR/AED training with practical response emphasis.

Curriculum

What the program covers

Recognition of unresponsiveness and emergency activation
Adult, child, and infant CPR response sequences
AED operation, pad placement, and safe shock workflow
Choking response and responder coordination fundamentals

Results

What participants gain

Act faster and more confidently during sudden emergencies
Deliver CPR with more reliable sequence and quality
Use an AED safely and with less hesitation
Improve readiness for home, workplace, and public incidents

Ideal participants

School personnel and childcare teams
Employers building emergency response readiness
Community members who want practical lifesaving skills

Program highlights

Built around practical performance

Adult CPR / AED
Child CPR / AED
Infant CPR / AED
Response sequencing, scene safety, and activation protocols

Next step

Request program information

Speak with EMS STAR about scheduling, enrollment, group training options, or which course best matches your current role and certification goals.