American Health Association training adheres to the internationally accepted guidelines established by ILCOR*, the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation. The training adheres to the latest 2025 ECC Guidelines and is based upon the Consensus
Conference on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science.
*ILCOR members include Australian Resuscitation Council, American Heart Association, American Red Cross, American Health Association, European Resuscitation Council, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, Inter-American Heart Foundation, the New Zealand Resuscitation Council, and Resuscitation Council of Southern Africa.
This curriculum is equivalent and follows the same guidelines taught by American Red Cross, American Heart Association, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, National Safety Council. This training is certifiable with or without hands-on demonstration. American Health Association training adheres to OSHA regulation 1910.1030(g)(2). Meets guidelines of the following organizations: US Dept. of Labor, American Dental Association, JCAHO, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, Canada CCHOS, Canadian Standards Association CSA Z1210 -17, and US Dept. of Health and Human Services. Additional notes in regard to acceptance and equivalency: Naming any single organization in statute or regulation often has the unintended consequence of discouraging enterprising approaches to first aid and CPR training and reducing the number of qualified firstaid and CPR training programs available to serve the public. This practice also places government in the position of sanctioning particular programs thus discouraging or eliminating competition. Governments acting in this capacity are put at risk without any
supporting public policy rationale. The American Health Association is committed to delivering exemplary First Aid and CPR training. Furthermore, the organization promotes a standardized instructional system designed in concert with professionals. The program development process draws upon the talent and experience of recognized experts in the field, outside consultants,
and diligent medical research. To ensure that program content and medical treatment guidelines used in American Health Association programs are safe, effective and helpful, the American Health Association relies on the following body of medical knowledge: American Health Association’s CPR and Emergency Cardiac Care training adheres to guidelines established by the Emergency Cardiac Care Committee and Sub-Committees, American Heart Association. Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiac Care, JAMA 2025. American Health Association’s Basic First Aid training follows guidelines and current medical practice established by the following medical professional organizations and education text. Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured (9th Ed). ©2023 by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS). First Aid in the Workplace (3rd Ed.) ©2022 by Prentice Hall.
CPR Course Curriculum:
Anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system
Scene Safety
Basic Life Support Principles
The Chain of Survival
Recognition of Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest
The CAB'SBloodborne Pathogens and Infectious Diseases
Personal Protective Equipment
Mouth-to-Mouth Ventilations
Chest Compressions and Signs of Circulation
One Rescuer CPR (Adult)
Two Rescuer CPR (Adult)
One Rescuer CPR (Child)
Two Rescuer CPR (Child)
Compression Only CPR
Infant CPR
Rescue Breathing
Bag-Valve Mask Use
FBAO (choking) for adult, child and infant
Relief of FBAO (choking) in the Responsive Victim
Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Comprehensive Written Examination
Course Length: 2 Hours
Standard First Aid Course Curriculum for Adult and Pediatric
Recognizing an Emergency
Good Samaritan Laws
Emergency Action Steps
Preventing Disease Transmission
Bloodborne Pathogens
Checking for Scene Safety
Checking the Victim for Consciousness
Moving a Victim
Reporting to EMS
Prioritizing Care
Caring for Shock
Bleeding and Wound Management
Burns
Poisoning and Drug Overdose
Environmental Related Illnesses
Muscle and Joint InjuriesMedical Emergencies
General Illnesses
Heart Attack
Breathing Emergencies, i.e. Asthma, COPD
Stroke
Diabetes
Seizures
Comprehensive Written Examination
Course Length: 2 Hours
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