• What is an AED?

An AED stands for an automated external defibrillator. This device is used to detect and shock an abnormal rhythm called Ventricular Fibrillation (or V-Fib) in the heart during cardiac arrest.

• Do you offer Baby / Infant CPR classes?

Yes. Take STS's offers Baby CPR classes: https://stscpr.com/product/heartsaver-cpr-aed-adult-child-infant/.

• Are there practice CPR tests?

No. In 2015, when the American Heart Association released new guidelines, they removed the requirement
for testing of non-healthcare students.

• Can’t I get free CPR classes at the Fire Department?

There's no such thing as free! Certification cards from the AHA, American Red Cross, and ASHI all cost money. Some Fire Departments may offer 'free classes' but you will stay have to pay for the card.

Not all fire departments offer CPR classes or any CPR classes at all. Due to budget cuts and internal demand, fewer and fewer fire departments are offering CPR to the community. Those that still do generally have limited availability.

• Why can’t I find hospitals offering CPR classes?

Increasingly, hospitals are no longer providing CPR classes to the community (non-employees). The reason for this is due to budget cuts and/or a rising demand internally for CPR classes.

• Do you offer free CPR certification classes?

Periodically throughout the year, STS offers free CPR awareness training in the community, but there is no certification. Certification cards must be purchased by a training center from the AHA, Red Cross, ASHI, or
equivalent organizations and are far from free!

• How are your classes different from YMCA CPR classes and Red Cross CPR classes?

Sargent Training Solutions offers nationally recognized and accepted CPR classes. Many employers are no longer accepting Red Cross CPR classes and traditionally the YMCA uses the Red Cross curriculum.
Furthermore, STS's training is typically less expensive than YMCA CPR classes as the cost for Red Cross certification cards is more than double that of the AHA.

• How long is a CPR certification valid?

Students are issued a 2-year CPR certification upon successful completion of the class. Certifications expire 2 years later, at the end of the month. So if you took a class on Jan 1, 2020, you would expire on Jan 31, 2022.

• Is there an online certification?

If you’re looking to do your class online, the official course title is called “Heartsaver CPR AED Online”. Individuals can purchase the online course from AHA: https://shopcpr.heart.org/heartsaver-cpr-aed-online. After completing the online portion you must complete the skills portion at a local authorized AHA training center to receive a certification. Click here:https://stscpr.com/product/skills-test/ to sign up for a skills test with STS.

If this is your first time taking the CPR class STS highly suggests taking the class in person.
Online is not OSHA compliant.

• Is the CPR online certification a renewal class?

The AHA CPR classes online are the same regardless if this is your first or fourth time taking the course.