Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
Certification near Phoenix, Arizona
At The Heart Start, our Heartsaver courses are built for real people with real jobs: teachers managing a classroom full of kids, coaches on the field when a player goes down, childcare workers who need to satisfy DHS requirements, and safety coordinators keeping workplaces compliant.
That means hands-on practice with scenarios you’ll actually face — not generic examples that don’t translate to your day-to-day.
Walk in knowing nothing. Walk out with an AHA card and the confidence to use it.
No clicking through modules alone.
Just hands-on training with an AHA-certified instructor who makes sure you leave confident — not just certified.
- Location: Tempe (15 Mins from downtown Phoenix)
- Duration: 3-4 hours
- Certification: Same-day AHA BLS card
Be ready when accidents happen — at work, on the field, or at home.
Most CPR classes teach you to pass a test. We teach you to actually help someone.
Meet Your Instructor: Patrick Su
- Over 4000 Students Trained
- 5.0 Google Rating
- AHA-aligned training Site owner
Patrick isn’t just certified — he’s dedicated.
As the owner and operator of The Heart Start, every class gets his full attention.
No assistants. No rotating staff.
Just consistent, quality instruction from someone who’s made CPR training his career.
Why Phoenix Chooses The Heart Start
for Heartsaver Certification
You’ve got options for CPR and First Aid certification in Phoenix.
Here’s why teachers, coaches, childcare workers, and safety coordinators keep choosing us:
One Instructor, Every Class
Patrick isn't just certified — he's dedicated. As the owner and operator of The Heart Start, every class gets his full attention. No assistants. No rotating staff. Just consistent, quality instruction from someone who's made CPR and First Aid training his career.
Skills That Actually Stick
Our Heartsaver course covers everything the American Heart Association requires — plus the practical nuances that make you actually ready for an emergency, including: adult & child CPR, AED operation, first aid fundamentals, real-world scenarios.
Training That Fits Your Schedule
Evening & weekend classes available.
Small class sizes — get personal attention, not a lecture hall.
Tempe location — easy access from Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler.
Free parking — no meters, no garages, no hassle
Who Is Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED For?
This course is designed for anyone who needs to respond to emergencies but isn’t a healthcare professional:
Teachers & School Staff
Meet district requirements with AHA certification
Coaches & Sports Volunteers
Be ready for injuries and cardiac emergencies
Childcare Providers
Satisfy DHS licensing requirements
Fitness Instructors & Gym Staff
Protect your members and your business
Workplace Safety Teams
OSHA-compliant training for your organization
Construction & Trade Workers
Job site safety requirements
Parents & Caregivers
Be ready for accidents at home
Babysitters & Nannies
Stand out with professional certification
What You’ll Learn
Our Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course prepares you to handle the most common emergencies you’ll encounter:
First Aid Skills
- Stopping severe bleeding with direct pressure and tourniquets
- Treating burns, cuts, and scrapes
- Managing sprains, strains, and broken bones
- Recognizing and responding to allergic reactions
- Handling heat-related emergencies
- Treating hypothermia
- Seizure first aid
- Stroke recognition and response
CPR & AED Skills
- Recognizing cardiac arrest
- High-quality CPR for adults and children
- Using an AED safely and effectively
- Helping someone who is choking
- Giving breaths with barrier devices
Your Certification
- AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED card
- Valid for 2 years
- Same-day delivery — no waiting for mail
- Nationally recognized — accepted by employers nationwide
Upcoming Class Dates
Why The Heart Start Beats Online-Only Options
Let’s be honest — there are cheaper, faster options out there.
But if you’re learning to save a life, shouldn’t a real person teach you?
Heartsaver Course FAQs
Two years.
We offer renewal courses that refresh your skills faster than initial certification.
No — healthcare professionals need BLS (Basic Life Support). This course is designed for non-healthcare responders like teachers, coaches, and workplace safety teams.
If you work in healthcare, check out our BLS Certification Phoenix page.
Heartsaver teaches CPR and First Aid for the general public and workplace responders.
BLS is healthcare-provider level — it covers team dynamics, advanced airway skills, and bag-mask ventilation for medical professionals.
Not sure which you need? Text us at (626) 674-7784 with your job title and we’ll tell you exactly which certification to get.
Just yourself.
We provide all equipment, materials, and your certification card.
Wear comfortable clothes — you’ll be kneeling and practicing compressions on the floor.
Yes — free parking right at our Tempe location, no meters, no garages.
Approximately 3-4 hours, depending on class size and questions.
We keep classes small so everyone gets hands-on practice time.
Yes — the American Heart Association is the gold standard for CPR and First Aid certification. Your card is accepted nationwide by schools, gyms, childcare facilities, and employers.
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One class. One card. Confidence that lasts. Spots fill up — especially weekend classes. Book now to lock in your preferred time.
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The Heart Start
- AHA-Aligned Training Site
- 4,000+ Students Taught
- 5-Star Rated