1.1 Welcome to FirstAidWeb's Adult CPR & AED BLS Course

Cardiac arrest can happen anytime, anywhere — in the workplace, at the gym, or even at home. This course gives you the skills to act fast and confidently when every second matters.

You’ll learn how to recognize cardiac arrest, perform high-quality CPR, use an AED, and deliver rescue breaths — all based on the most current resuscitation guidelines.

This course is ideal for:

• Workplace safety and compliance training
• Coaches, fitness instructors, and athletic staff
• Security personnel and first responders
• Medical and dental staff not required to take HCP BLS
• Anyone who wants to be prepared to save a life

What You'll Learn

• How to assess an unresponsive adult and recognize cardiac arrest
• How to perform chest compressions and rescue breaths with proper technique
• How and when to use an AED during resuscitation
• How to manage opioid overdose in a cardiac arrest situation
• When to apply one-rescuer vs. two-rescuer CPR

This Course Is Equivalent To:

• American Heart Association (AHA): Heartsaver® CPR AED
• American Red Cross (ARC): Adult CPR/AED
• Canadian Equivalent: CPR/AED Level A

Hot tip: Throughout the course, you’ll see highlighted terms and phrases

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By the end of this course, you’ll be ready to act — and earn your Adult CPR & AED Certification to prove it.