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This is a quick comparison, not a quiz. If you are still unsure, send a request with a little information about your group. That will help narrow down the best fit.
| Course | Intended Audience | Certification Card? | Main Skills Taught | Typical Use Case | Skill Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLS Provider | Healthcare workers, EMS, nursing/CNA/medical students | Yes, 2 years | High-quality CPR, AED, bag-mask ventilation, team CPR, choking for adult/child/infant | Hospital, EMS, healthcare jobs/school | Advanced healthcare-level |
| BLS Renewal | Current BLS cardholders | Yes, 2 years | Same core BLS skills with refresher/testing | Renewing healthcare certification | Advanced healthcare-level |
| HeartCode BLS + Skills Session | Busy healthcare workers/students | Yes, 2 years | Online BLS education plus in-person skills verification | Flexible healthcare certification | Advanced healthcare-level |
| Heartsaver CPR AED | Public, teachers, coaches, workplaces | Yes, 2 years | Adult CPR, child CPR, infant CPR basics, AED use, choking response | OSHA/workplace CPR certification | General public |
| Heartsaver First Aid | Public/workplaces | Yes, 2 years | Bleeding, burns, allergic reactions, injuries, environmental emergencies | Workplace safety | General public |
| Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED | Businesses, schools, camps, public | Yes, 2 years | CPR, AED, and full first aid training | Most common workplace/public class | General public |
| Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED | Daycares, camps, schools, babysitters | Yes, 2 years | Child/infant CPR, pediatric emergencies, choking, injuries | Childcare requirements | General public/pediatric focus |
| Heartsaver Bloodborne Pathogens | Employees exposed to bodily fluids | Yes | Infection control, exposure response, bloodborne pathogen safety | OSHA compliance | Awareness/safety |
| Family & Friends CPR | Families, seniors, community groups | Usually no certification card | Hands-only CPR, AED awareness, choking response | Community education | Beginner/community |
| Narcan / Opioid Awareness | Public, businesses, schools, seniors | Usually no official AHA card | Overdose recognition, naloxone use, emergency response | Community preparedness | Beginner/community |
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