Training Programs
Every course we offer, what it covers, and who it's for.
Community Level Courses
Let us help you become a community responder! No medical background required.
Community Responder Essentials
Hawaiʻi Heart Foundation Card
First Aid, CPR, and AED Use
4 hour class
No pre-coursework
Community members of all ages
The most complete community course — adds bleeding control and overdoes response.
Common Sense CPR
CPR and AED Use
1.5 hour class
No pre-coursework
Adults and high schoolers
State-approved and free to DOE-affiliated students, faculty, and staff.
Hawaiʻi Heart Foundation Card
Kids4CPR
Intro to CPR, AED and Emergency Response
1.5 hour class
No pre-coursework
Children grades 4-6
Delivered at your school — not individually registerable.
Hawaiʻi Heart Foundation Certificate
Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
First Aid, CPR, and AED Use
2.5 hour class
2 hour online pre-courework
Community members of all ages
Choose this if your employer specifically requires an AHA card.
American Heart Association Card
Active Shooter
Safety and Response to Active Attacker
Hawaiʻi Heart Foundation Certificate
1.5 hour class
No pre-coursework
All non-law enforcement personnel
Workplace safety, not medical response — a different skill from the other courses.
Not sure which course is right for you? Contact us and we will help you choose a class that fits your needs and budget!
Healthcare Provider Courses
For individuals working in or preparing to enter the medical field.
Basic Life Support
American Heart Association Card
Initial and Renewal Options Available
2.5 hour class
Online course/exam
Healthcare providers
Choose Initial if it's your first time or your card expired more than 2 years ago — otherwise Renewal.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
American Heart Association Card
Initial and Renewal Options Available
5 hour class
Online course/exam
Healthcare providers
Choose Initial if it's your first time or your card expired more than 2 years ago — otherwise Renewal.
Training for your workplace, school or group?
We come to you — private group training delivered at your location.
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**The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the AHA.