American Heart Association Certification Courses
PRIMARY TRAINING LOCATION: 1300 Bolton Street, Winston Salem, NC 27103
– AHA certification eCards awarded upon completion of course –
- To register by phone using Visa or Master Card call 336.734.7023.
- For additional course information, email Marilyn Calhoun at mcalhoun@forsythtech.edu or call 336.757.3091.
- Review the available courses and schedules here. Under the Economic & Workforce Development Students section, select the needed semester and type “CPR” on the search box.
- AHA certification types offered: BLS CPR, ACLS, PALS initial and renewals/updates, Heartsaver CPR and First AID
- Contact the bookstore for current AHA textbook availability and prices (West Campus: 336.734.7754; NWFC: 336.734.7055). Books can also be purchased through various websites of AHA distributors.
AHA CPR BLS HCP-Initial
The BLS HCP course provides instruction to recognize the signs and symptoms of sudden cardiac arrest and strokes and how to perform CPR for adults, infants and children. Training will include use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) and FBAO (Foreign Body Airway Obstruction) for victims of all ages. The BLS Healthcare Provider course is designed to provide healthcare professionals, with the ability to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, adequately perform CPR, use an AED, and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner. The course is intended for healthcare professionals or medical students. Upon course completion students will receive the American Heart Association BLS CPR Certification that is good for two years.
Required Book: AHA BLS (Basic Life Support) Provider Manual, 2015 edition. Read prior to attending class: ISBN #: 978-1-61669-407-4 Product number: 15-1010
| Dates | Days | Times | Location | Cost | Units | Course Code | Parking Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/16/2020 - 05/16/2020 |
Sat | 08:00AM - 12:30PM | West Campus 14 | $53.00 | 0.45 | 133340 | No |
| 05/30/2020 - 05/30/2020 |
Sat | 08:00AM - 12:30PM | West Campus 14 | $53.00 | 0.45 | 138253 | Yes |
| 06/13/2020 - 06/13/2020 |
Sat | 08:00AM - 12:30PM | West Campus 14 | $53.00 | 0.45 | 138254 | Yes |
| 06/27/2020 - 06/27/2020 |
Sat | 08:00AM - 12:30PM | West Campus 14 | $53.00 | 0.45 | 138255 | Yes |
| 07/11/2020 - 07/11/2020 |
Sat | 08:00AM - 12:30PM | West Campus 14 | $53.00 | 0.45 | 138306 | Yes |
| 07/25/2020 - 07/25/2020 |
Sat | 08:00AM - 12:30PM | West Campus 14 | $53.00 | 0.45 | 138323 | Yes |
| 08/08/2020 - 08/08/2020 |
Sat | 08:00AM - 12:30PM | West Campus 14 | $53.00 | 4.50 | 138325 | Yes |
| 08/22/2020 - 08/22/2020 |
Sat | 08:00AM - 12:30PM | West Campus 14 | $53.00 | 0.45 | 138328 | Yes |
| 09/10/2020 - 09/10/2020 |
Thu | 05:30PM - 10:00PM | West Campus 14 | $53.00 | 0.45 | 139175 | Yes |
| 09/19/2020 - 09/19/2020 |
Sat | 08:00AM - 12:30PM | West Campus 14 | $53.00 | 0.45 | 139176 | Yes |
| 10/03/2020 - 10/03/2020 |
Sat | 08:00AM - 12:30PM | West Campus 14 | $53.00 | 0.45 | 139177 | Yes |
| 10/17/2020 - 10/17/2020 |
Sat | 08:00AM - 12:30PM | West Campus 14 | $53.00 | 0.45 | 139178 | Yes |
| 10/27/2020 - 10/27/2020 |
Tue | 05:30PM - 10:00PM | West Campus 14 | $53.00 | 0.45 | 139179 | Yes |
| 11/07/2020 - 11/07/2020 |
Sat | 08:00AM - 12:30PM | West Campus 14 | $53.00 | 0.45 | 139180 | Yes |
| 11/07/2020 - 11/07/2020 |
Sat | 01:00PM - 04:00PM | West Campus 14 | $43.00 | 0.30 | 139197 | Yes |
| 11/21/2020 - 11/21/2020 |
Sat | 08:00AM - 12:30PM | West Campus 14 | $53.00 | 0.45 | 139181 | Yes |
| 12/05/2020 - 12/05/2020 |
Sat | 08:00AM - 12:30PM | West Campus 14 | $53.00 | 0.45 | 139182 | Yes |
| 12/17/2020 - 12/17/2020 |
Thu | 05:30PM - 10:00PM | West Campus 14 | $53.00 | 0.45 | 139183 | Yes |
AHA CPR BLS – Renewal/Update
AHA CPR BLS-Renewal/Update course is a fast paced course designed for medical providers or medical students who have taken the AHA BLS certification class and have an AHA BLS certification card that has not expired for more than six months. Through instruction and active participation in case-based scenarios, learners enhance their skills in treatment of cardiac arrest patients.
Upon course completion students will receive the American Heart Association BLS CPR certification eCard that is good for two years. Pre-requisite – Current AHA BLS certification that has not expired for more than 60 days.
Required Book: AHA BLS (Basic Life Support) Provider Manual, 2015 edition. Read prior to attending class: ISBN #: 978-1-61669-407-4 Product number: 15-1010
| Dates | Days | Times | Location | Cost | Units | Course Code | Parking Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/16/2020 - 05/16/2020 |
Sat | 01:00PM - 04:00PM | West Campus 14 | $43.00 | 0.30 | 133353 | No |
| 05/20/2020 - 05/20/2020 |
Wed | 05:30PM - 08:30PM | West Campus 14 | $43.00 | 0.30 | 133354 | No |
| 05/30/2020 - 05/30/2020 |
Sat | 01:00PM - 04:00PM | West Campus 14 | $43.00 | 0.30 | 138329 | Yes |
| 06/13/2020 - 06/13/2020 |
Sat | 01:00PM - 04:00PM | West Campus 14 | $43.00 | 0.30 | 138333 | Yes |
| 06/27/2020 - 06/27/2020 |
Sat | 01:00PM - 04:00PM | West Campus 14 | $43.00 | 0.30 | 138334 | Yes |
| 07/11/2020 - 07/11/2020 |
Sat | 01:00PM - 04:00PM | West Campus 14 | $43.00 | 0.30 | 138336 | Yes |
| 07/25/2020 - 07/25/2020 |
Sat | 01:00PM - 04:00PM | West Campus 14 | $43.00 | 0.00 | 138337 | Yes |
| 08/08/2020 - 08/08/2020 |
Sat | 01:00PM - 04:00PM | West Campus 14 | $43.00 | 0.30 | 138338 | Yes |
| 08/22/2020 - 08/22/2020 |
Sat | 01:00PM - 04:00PM | West Campus 14 | $43.00 | 0.30 | 138339 | Yes |
| 09/01/2020 - 09/01/2020 |
Tue | 05:30PM - 08:30PM | West Campus 14 | $43.00 | 0.30 | 139185 | Yes |
| 09/19/2020 - 09/19/2020 |
Sat | 01:00PM - 04:00PM | West Campus 14 | $43.00 | 0.30 | 139186 | Yes |
| 10/03/2020 - 10/03/2020 |
Sat | 01:00PM - 04:00PM | West Campus 14 | $43.00 | 0.30 | 139187 | Yes |
| 10/17/2020 - 10/17/2020 |
Sat | 01:00PM - 04:00PM | West Campus 14 | $43.00 | 0.30 | 139188 | Yes |
| 10/28/2020 - 10/28/2020 |
Wed | 05:30PM - 08:30PM | West Campus 14 | $43.00 | 0.30 | 139196 | Yes |
| 11/21/2020 - 11/21/2020 |
Sat | 01:00PM - 04:00PM | West Campus 14 | $43.00 | 0.30 | 139198 | Yes |
| 12/05/2020 - 12/05/2020 |
Sat | 01:00PM - 04:00PM | West Campus 14 | $43.00 | 0.30 | 139203 | Yes |
| 12/15/2020 - 12/15/2020 |
Tue | 05:30PM - 08:30PM | West Campus 14 | $43.00 | 3.00 | 139204 | Yes |
AHA BLS CPR Skills Testing NEW 2020
This AHA BLS CPR Skills Testing is required after the BLS students that has completes the AHA HeartCode BLS online module. Students must present, in class, the certificate of completion of the AHA HeartCode BLS to attend the skills testing and receive the BLS certification. Please note it is the student’s responsibility to go to the AHA website, purchase and complete the AHA HeartCode BLS Online module prior to registering for the AHA BLS CPR Skills Testing. Upon course completion students will receive the American Heart Association BLS CPR certification eCard that is good for two years. Pre-requisite: AHA Heartcode Certification of Completion – No Book Required
| Dates | Days | Times | Location | Cost | Units | Course Code | Parking Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/25/2020 - 08/25/2020 |
Tue | 05:30PM - 07:00PM | West Campus 14 | $28.00 | 0.15 | 139219 | No |
| 09/23/2020 - 09/23/2020 |
Wed | 05:30PM - 07:00PM | West Campus 14 | $28.00 | 0.15 | 139220 | No |
| 10/08/2020 - 10/08/2020 |
Thu | 05:30PM - 07:00PM | West Campus 14 | $28.00 | 0.15 | 139221 | No |
AHA Heartsaver CPR and First Aid
This American Heart Association credentialed course covers first aid basics; medical, injury, and environmental emergencies; CPR AED; and choking relief for adults, children and infants. You will learn the basic steps of CPR, use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) and FBAO (Foreign Body Airway Obstruction) for victims of all ages. You will receive instruction to recognize emergency situations involving heart attack, choking, respiratory and cardiac arrest in adults, children and infant victims. Instruction will be provided to manage life-threatening environmental emergencies, injuries and medical emergencies such as; seizures, allergies, diabetes, heat stroke and snake bites. Upon successful completion, you will receive an AHA Heartsaver CPR/First Aid certification eCard which is valid for two years.
Required Book: AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Student Workbook, Item Number: SKU: 15-1018
Read prior to attending class.
ISBN#: 978-1-61669-424-1 Product number: 15-1018
| Dates | Days | Times | Location | Cost | Units | Course Code | Parking Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/11/2020 - 06/11/2020 |
Thu | 08:00AM - 05:00PM | West Campus 14 | $77.00 | 0.80 | 138342 | Yes |
| 07/18/2020 - 07/18/2020 |
Sat | 08:00AM - 05:00PM | West Campus 14 | $77.00 | 0.80 | 138344 | Yes |
| 08/15/2020 - 08/15/2020 |
Sat | 08:00AM - 05:00PM | West Campus 14 | $77.00 | 0.80 | 138345 | Yes |
| 09/26/2020 - 09/26/2020 |
Sat | 08:00AM - 04:30PM | West Campus 14 | $77.00 | 0.75 | 139205 | Yes |
| 10/26/2020 - 10/26/2020 |
Mon | 08:00AM - 04:30PM | West Campus 14 | $77.00 | 0.75 | 139206 | Yes |
| 11/03/2020 - 11/03/2020 |
Tue | 08:00AM - 04:30PM | West Campus 14 | $77.00 | 0.75 | 139207 | Yes |
AHA Heartsaver CPR
If you are not a healthcare provider, this is the AHA certification course for you! This course follows the current American Heart Association 2015 guidelines and is designed to teach you the basic steps of CPR, use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) and FBAO (Foreign Body Airway Obstruction) for victims of all ages. You will receive instruction to recognize emergency situations involving heart attack, choking, respiratory and cardiac arrest in adults, children and infant victims. No written exam is required for this course. Upon successful completion, you will be awarded the American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR certification eCard which is valid for two years.
Required Book: AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Student Workbook, Item Number: SKU: 15-1018
Read prior to attending class.
ISBN#: 978-1-61669-424-1 Product number: 15-1018
| Dates | Days | Times | Location | Cost | Units | Course Code | Parking Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/21/2020 - 05/21/2020 |
Thu | 05:30PM - 09:30PM | West Campus 36 | $63.00 | 0.40 | 133404 | No |
| 06/24/2020 - 06/24/2020 |
Wed | 05:30PM - 09:30PM | West Campus 14 | $63.00 | 0.40 | 138343 | Yes |
| 08/19/2020 - 08/19/2020 |
Wed | 05:30PM - 09:30PM | West Campus 14 | $63.00 | 0.40 | 138346 | Yes |
| 12/16/2020 - 12/16/2020 |
Wed | 05:30PM - 09:30PM | West Campus 14 | $63.00 | 0.40 | 139209 | Yes |
AHA Heartsaver First Aid
This American Heart Association credentialed course covers first aid basics; medical, injury, and environmental emergencies; You will receive instruction to recognize emergency situations involving heart attack, choking, respiratory and cardiac arrest in adults, children and infant victims. Instruction will be provided to manage life-threatening environmental emergencies, injuries and medical emergencies such as; seizures, allergies, diabetes, heat stroke and snake bites. Upon successful completion, you will receive access to an AHA Heartsaver CPR/First Aid eCard certification which is valid for two years.
Required Book: AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Student Workbook
Read prior to attending class.
ISBN#: 978-1-61669-424-1 Product number: 15-1018
| Dates | Days | Times | Location | Cost | Units | Course Code | Parking Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/28/2020 - 05/28/2020 |
Thu | 05:30PM - 09:30PM | West Campus 14 | $63.00 | 0.40 | 133405 | No |
Family & Friends CPR NEW 2020
Family & Friends CPR is for those who want to learn CPR but do not need a CPR certification card to meet educational or employment requirements. The Family & Friends CPR course teaches the lifesaving skills for adults, children and infants. Instruction includes hands-only (no breaths) CPR, AED training as well as mild and severe airway blockage for adults, children, and infants. Skills are taught using the AHA’s guidelines. This is not a certification course. No book required but suggested.
Required Book: AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Student Workbook
Read prior to attending class.
ISBN#: 978-1-61669-424-1 Product number: 15-1018
There are no courses available
Who should take the Heartsaver classes? Those with limited or no medical training including daycare workers, summer camp counselors, coaches, fitness instructors, social workers, nannies, parents, grandparents, babysitters, construction workers and general public. For additional course information, contact Marilyn Calhoun at 336.757.3091 or mcalhoun@forsythtech.edu</>
AHA ACLS Provider-Initial- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Are you an advanced medical professional looking for AHA ACLS training? Come to Forsyth Tech and receive the AHA ACLS and BLS certification all in one class. This advanced, instructor-led classroom course highlights the importance of team dynamics and communication, systems of care and immediate post-cardiac-arrest care. Instruction is provided for airway management and related pharmacology. You will be able to recognize the patient’s condition and start the appropriate early course of treatment. You will have the knowledge to managed cardiac conditions is a professional manner and assume a leadership roles. Upon successful completion, you will have access to the AHA ACLS and BLS certification eCards which are valid for two years!
Required book – AHA ACLS 2015 Provider Manual. ISBN#: 978-1-61669-400-5 Product #: 15-1005
Purchased in FTCC Bookstore or at AHA distributors World Point or Laerdal websites.
| Dates | Days | Times | Location | Cost | Units | Course Code | Parking Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/08/2020 - 05/08/2020 05/09/2020 - 05/09/2020 |
Fri Sat | 08:00AM - 03:00PM 08:00AM - 05:00PM | West Campus 14 West Campus 14 | $155.00 | 1.40 | 133372 | Yes |
| 06/19/2020 - 06/19/2020 06/20/2020 - 06/20/2020 |
Fri Sat | 08:00AM - 03:00PM 08:00AM - 05:00PM | West Campus 13 West Campus 13 | $155.00 | 1.40 | 138367 | Yes |
AHA ACLS Renewal
AHA recommends the ACLS Provider courses be renewed every two years. This renewal course delivers ACLS providers updated information and current AHA standards of performance. The provider completing this course will have access to the AHA ACLS and BLS certification eCards which are valid for two years!
Prerequisites: Must have a past AHA ACLS Provider card that has not expired for longer than 5 years.
Required book – AHA ACLS 2015 Provider Manual. ISBN#: 978-1-61669-400-5 Product #: 15-1005
Purchased in FTCC Bookstore or at AHA distributors World Point or Laerdal websites.
| Dates | Days | Times | Location | Cost | Units | Course Code | Parking Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/09/2020 - 05/09/2020 |
Sat | 08:00AM - 05:00PM | West Campus 14 | $125.00 | 0.80 | 133373 | Yes |
| 06/20/2020 - 06/20/2020 |
Sat | 08:00AM - 05:00PM | West Campus 13 | $125.00 | 0.80 | 138370 | Yes |
| 07/18/2020 - 07/18/2020 |
Sat | 08:00AM - 05:00PM | West Campus 13 | $125.00 | 0.80 | 138371 | Yes |
AHA PALS – Pediatric Advance Life Support-Initial
Are you a healthcare provider interested in preparing to respond to emergencies for infants and children? The American Heart Association PALS certification is desired in most medical settings and surgical units for infants and children. Come to Forsyth Tech and receive the AHA PALS and BLS certification all in one class. The American Heart Association PALS course is an instructor-led course using a series of simulated pediatric emergencies to reinforce the important concepts of a systematic approach to pediatric assessment, basic life support and team dynamics. The goal of the PALS course is to improve the quality of care provided to seriously ill or injured children, resulting in improved outcomes. The PALS course is for healthcare providers who respond to emergencies in infants and children. These include personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care and critical care units such as physicians, nurses, paramedics and others who need a PALS course completion card for job or other requirements. Upon successful completion, you will have access to the AHA PALS and BLS certification eCards which are valid for two years.
Required book: 2015 AHA PALS Provider Manual – ISBN#: 978-1-61669-559-0 Product #: 15-1058
Purchased at AHA distributors World Point, Laerdal and other on-line websites.
There are no courses available
AHA PALS Renewal / Cost $125.00 / Approx. 8 Hours Call for course information
AHA recommends PALS Provider courses be renewed every two years. This renewal course delivers PALS providers updated information and current AHA standards of performance. The provider completing this course is issued an AHA PALS certification eCard that is good for two year.
Prerequisites: Must have a past AHA PALS Provider card that has not expired for longer than 5 years.
Required book: 2015 AHA PALS Provider Manual – ISBN#: 978-1-61669-559-0 Product #: 15-1058
Purchased at AHA distributors World Point, Laerdal and other on-line websites.
BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY ON-SITE AHA CERTIFICATION TRAINING
Forsyth Tech is a partner with AHA and can provide AHA certifications for any business. For your convenience, onsite training at your location is provided with eight or more participants. You set the day and time and we will take care of the rest. Contact us for full details.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if my BLS certification card has expired? For registering purposes Forsyth Tech allow student to take the BLS Renewal course if their AHA BLS CPR card has not expired for more the 60 days.
It is important to know, employers may not allow employees to work if their AHA CPR card has expired.
If I am a medical provider and my BSL CPR certification has expired can I work? That is up to your employer.
Is there still a BLS, PALS and ACLS renewal credential course? Yes- renewal, recertification, recert or update are all the same thing.
What kind of CPR certification do I need? If you work in the medical field or you are a medical student, most likely you need the BLS Provider certification. If you are not sure, your place of employment or school can advise the type of certification required.
Who would take a Heartsaver CPR class? The average person who wants the knowledge. Public school teachers, those that work in industries. Baby sitters, life guards and those with no medical experience are just a few examples.
Who should take the Heartsaver classes? Those with limited or no medical training including daycare workers, school employees, summer camp counselors, coaches, fitness instructors, social workers, nannies, parents, grandparents, babysitters, construction workers and general public. For additional course information, contact Marilyn Calhoun at 336.757.3091 or mcalhoun@forsythtech.edu
(Note: please keep the link to mcalhoun@forsythtech.edu email)
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