PEDIATRIC FIRST AID & CPR – EMSA Approved
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
We are providing the following certification classes to support essential job roles during Covid-19.
CPR & First Aid Classes
Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid
Note: Class durations may be shorter than normal due to program modifications during this time.
Basic Life Support Classes
Basic Life Support (BLS) Renewal
Red Cross BLS
Basic Life Support (BLS) Review
Note: Class durations may be shorter than normal due to program modifications during this time.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The health and well-being of our students, staff, and instructors are our primary concern. We are taking extra precautions including:
- Strict sanitizing of all equipment and classroom
- Safe distancing of at least 6 feet per student
- No shared equipment
- No student to student skill practice
Note: If you are sick in any way, please DO NOT attend class. We will be turning away any students who display symptoms of illness. If you cannot make your class date for any reason, simply contact us and we will help you reschedule for no additional fee.
If you need assistance, please call or text 1-800-916-1213 and a member of our staff will respond as soon as possible.
Pediatric First Aid, CPR and AED Certification – American Heart |
Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR and AED class meets EMSA requirements for California Child Care workers and teaches:
This class meets the requirements for the CPR and First Aid portion of California Title 22 and EMSA for Child Care Providers. |
Audience:
This Pediatric First Aid and CPR class is the ideal course for Preschool teachers, Daycare staff, Childcare employees, Babysitters and Parents. This class is for new students or those who need to renew their certification. |
Certification:
Pediatric First Aid CPR AED – American Heart Association , valid for 2 years |
Class Schedule & Registration |
FAQs
What is the EMSA?
EMSA stands for Emergency Medical Services Authority. This state agency is based in Sacramento and they require all licensed child care providers in California to be certified in CPR and First-aid.
Is this class approved by the EMSA?
Yes, the American Heart Association’s Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED course is approved by the EMSA.
What is included in the class content?
The Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid and CPR class combines both CPR/AED and First Aid for all ages (Adult/Child/Infant) with a focus on common pediatric first aid emergencies.
Is a special certificate issued at the end of the class?
Yes, individuals who successfully complete the course receive an American Heart Association Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification, valid for 2 years. The American Heart Association course is exempt from the EMSA sticker requirement and not needed on your certification to be EMSA compliant.
Is there a recertification option for those who are already certified?
No. At this time the EMSA does not allow a review course, individuals who are expiring must retake the regular Pediatric First Aid and CPR course.
Will an instructor come to your location and teach your staff?
Yes, we do provide onsite Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification. For details click here
Where can I find out more information on other requirements for my childcare center?
California Department of Social Services
Have questions or need help?
Please call our office at 714-602-9796 during business hours Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, if we do not answer (we are most likely teaching a class) so please leave a voicemail and we will return your call as soon as possible. PLEASE BE PATIENT, WE WILL RETURN YOUR CALL!
Program Policies
Refund Policy
Class fees are nonrefundable and no refunds will be issued once fees have been submitted. Class materials and supplies such as course manuals and textbooks, CPR masks and all other class supplies are nonrefundable.
Transfer Policy
The class transfer fee is $25 and registered participants are required to notify CPR Training Professionals by calling (714) 602-9796 at least 72 hours prior to the class date in order to be eligible to transfer. Transfers will only be granted if space is available in a future class with-in 90 days of the original class date.
No Show Policy
If a registered participant is a no-show and absent from their scheduled class, the participant will not receive a refund of any kind and is not eligible for a class transfer.
Cancelled Class Policy
CPR Training Professionals reserves the right to cancel classes as needed. In the event a class is canceled registered participants will be offered a transfer to a different class at no additional charge or a full refund.
Visitor Policy
Only registered class participants are allowed in the classroom during training. All visitors must wait in the parking lot.
Use of American Heart Association materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the Association.