Heartsaver Total is the comprehensive Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED option. It teaches participants how to provide first aid, perform CPR, use an AED safely and effectively, and respond to choking. The American Heart Association identifies Heartsaver Total as the comprehensive option designed to meet OSHA and regulatory requirements; participants should still confirm any employer- or industry-specific requirements.
Instructor-led first aid, CPR, AED, and choking-response training
Hands-on practice with CPR manikins and AED training equipment
Training for common medical, injury, and environmental emergencies
Practice recognizing emergencies and activating the appropriate response
AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course completion card after all requirements are met
First aid basics and response to common medical emergencies
Response to injury and environmental emergencies
Adult CPR and AED use
Choking response and other immediate lifesaving actions
Prevention, emergency recognition, and response skills appropriate to the Heartsaver Total curriculum
Heartsaver Total is designed for people with little or no medical training who need comprehensive first aid, CPR, and AED training for work, regulatory requirements, volunteering, caregiving, or personal preparedness.
Workplace responders and safety teams
Teachers, coaches, and school personnel
Childcare, hospitality, and community staff
Caregivers and volunteers
Employees who need a first aid/CPR/AED course completion card
Members of the public who want comprehensive emergency-response training
A valid photo ID
Your registration confirmation
Any employer-specific documentation or requirements
Comfortable clothing suitable for hands-on CPR and first aid practice
Need healthcare-provider BLS instead?
Heartsaver is designed for the general public and workplace responders. Healthcare professionals commonly need BLS Provider training instead.
View BLS Provider options
Have questions about workplace requirements?
Contact Ascendant CPR before registering if you need help confirming which course your employer requires.
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Course Details
Format
Instructor-Led / In-Person Heartsaver Total
Location
Ascendant CPR — New Orleans, LA
Certification
AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course completion card (valid 2 years)
Card Issued
Typically within 1–2 business days after successful completion
Price
$78.00 per person
Confirm employer- or industry-specific course requirements before registration.
Prerequisite
No prior medical training required
Pre-Work
None unless specifically assigned with registration
