Life-Saving CPR & Advanced Medical Certification

Ascendant CPR provides official American Heart Association (AHA) training in New Orleans, surrounding regions, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Led by experienced emergency clinicians with initial, renewal, and blended learning options.

AHA eCards typically within 1–2 business days
Flexible Scheduling
Louisiana and Mississippi Gulf Coast
1,500+ Students Trained
100% AHA Certified
10+ Years in Service
8 Course Pathways
Certification Pathways

AHA Certification Programs

Comprehensive training paths designed for healthcare providers, clinical educators, workplace responders, and community members.

BLS Provider
Healthcare

Essential Basic Life Support training covering high-quality adult, child, and infant CPR, rapid AED use, team resuscitation dynamics, and airway obstruction relief.

Starting at $65
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ACLS Provider
Advanced

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support covering systematic cardiac arrest algorithms, acute coronary syndromes, stroke management, pharmacology, and MegaCode leadership.

Starting at $100
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PALS Provider
Pediatric

Pediatric Advanced Life Support focusing on the systematic approach to pediatric assessment, respiratory emergencies, shock management, and advanced resuscitation.

Starting at $160
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Heartsaver CPR/AED
Heartsaver Total

Heartsaver Total — First Aid CPR AED provides comprehensive first aid, CPR, AED, and choking-response training for people with little or no medical training who need workplace or regulatory training, or who want to be prepared for an emergency.

Per Person$78.00
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Instructor Courses
Teach with confidence

Become an AHA-authorized instructor. Teach BLS, ACLS, and PALS in your hospital, clinic, safety organization, or independent training center.

Starting at $450
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Corporate Training
On-Site Solutions

On-site and group training built around your workplace, school, or organization.

Custom programs
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Bundled Classes
Complete Pathways

Streamlined certification bundles for professionals building a complete emergency-care skill set.

Starting at $400
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Why Ascendant CPR?

New Orleans Trusts Ascendant CPR

We don't just hand out certificates. We train people to act — calmly, correctly, and fast — when every second counts. Our instructors bring real-world emergency experience into every class.

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AHA Certified

All courses meet American Heart Association standards for certification.

Experienced Instructors

Taught by healthcare professionals and first responders with field experience.

Flexible Scheduling

Weekday, evening, and weekend classes available to fit your schedule.

On-Site Available

We bring training to your workplace, school, or organization.

Act now. Save a life

Don't Wait for an Emergency to Learn

The average response time for emergency services is 7–10 minutes. CPR in the first 3 minutes doubles survival rates.

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