AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED study materials
AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED study resources

AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED case studies

AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED · Put your knowledge to work in context.

The AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course teaches participants to provide first aid, perform CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) safely and effectively. It is designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs an OSHA-compliant course completion card, or for anyone who simply wants to be ready to respond in an emergency. The AHA advises contacting your employer to confirm you are selecting the correct course. Content is organized around three skill areas - first aid, CPR, and AED use - and every course option teaches the same AHA science-based skills and results in the same AHA Course Completion Card, valid for two years. The AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED case studies are 5 cases and about 1,767 words.

1

Collapsed Teen at a Soccer Game

You are a spectator at a youth soccer game on a warm afternoon. A 16-year-old player suddenly collapses on the field, mid-stride, without contact from another player.

367 words, about 2 min
2

Choking Infant at a Family Barbecue

You are at a family barbecue. A 10-month-old infant is sitting on a blanket gumming a piece of hot dog.

382 words, about 2 min
3

Anaphylaxis at a School Picnic

You are a teacher supervising a school picnic. A 9-year-old student with a known peanut allergy accidentally eats a cookie containing peanut butter.

373 words, about 2 min
4

Cardiac Arrest in a Crowded Gym

You are working out at a busy gym when a 55-year-old man collapses on a treadmill. You and another member rush to him.

317 words, about 2 min
5

Severe Bleeding from a Kitchen Accident

You are visiting a friend's house when you hear a crash and a scream from the kitchen. You find your friend's 40-year-old spouse on the floor, holding their forearm.

328 words, about 2 min