Refugio County Memorial Hospital

The American Heart Association(AHA) Heartsaver® CPR course is designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs a CPR certification for job, regulatory, or other requirements—or simply wants to be prepared to help in an emergency. This instructor-led course teaches adult, child, and infant CPR and AED use, as well as how to relieve choking in a safe, timely, and effective manner.

Participants will gain hands-on experience through guided practice and real-time feedback, ensuring confidence and competence in life-saving techniques. Upon successful completion, students receive an American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR certification card, valid for two years.

Key Topics Covered:

• Adult, child, and infant CPR
• Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Recognizing cardiac arrest and activating emergency response systems
• Relief of choking in responsive and unresponsive individuals
• Opioid-related Emergencies
• Injury, Environmental, Medical and First Aid Emergencies (Optional)

Who Should Take This Course:

• Teachers, coaches, and childcare providers
• Workplace safety personnel
• Fitness trainers and lifeguards
• General public interested in emergency preparedness