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title: "Heartsaver First Aid Training — Berkshire County, MA"
url: https://southernberkshireambulance.com/education/first-aid
description: "AHA Heartsaver First Aid course for workplaces, schools and community members in Southern Berkshire County, MA. Recognize and respond to medical, injury and environmental emergencies."
---

Education 

# Heartsaver® First Aid Training

American Heart Association first aid training for community members and workplace teams. No medical background required.

The Heartsaver® First Aid course trains participants in first aid basics for the most common emergencies — including how to recognize them, how to call for help, and how to perform life-saving skills. The course reflects current science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). 

## Who should take this course?

The Heartsaver First Aid course is designed for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a course completion card in first aid to meet job, regulatory, or other requirements. It is ideal for workplaces, schools, community organizations, and anyone who wants to be prepared. 

## What does this course cover?

- First aid basics and when to call 9-1-1
- Medical emergencies (heart attack, stroke, diabetic emergencies)
- Injury emergencies (bleeding, burns, fractures)
- Environmental emergencies (heat stroke, hypothermia)
- Preventing illness and injury

## Course completion card

Upon successful completion, participants receive an AHA Heartsaver First Aid Course Completion Card valid for two years. 

[Compare Heartsaver First Aid course options](https://cpr.heart.org/en/courses/heartsaver-first-aid-course-options)on the American Heart Association website. 

## Schedule a class

Classes can be held at our facility or on-site at your location. To schedule or inquire about pricing, call [(413) 528-3632](tel:+14135283632) or [contact us](https://southernberkshireambulance.com/contact). 

Looking for CPR too? 

Our Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED course combines first aid with CPR and AED training in one session.

[CPR & AED courses](https://southernberkshireambulance.com/education/cpr-aed) 

Schedule a class 

At our Great Barrington facility or on-site at your workplace, school, or organization.

[Contact us](https://southernberkshireambulance.com/contact) 

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