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Learn CPR Without Leaving Home

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Although stay-home orders are slowly being relaxed in Minnesota, many people remain reluctant to leave home for anything non-essential. The good news is that many businesses have adapted to this new normal, offering curbside pickup, online ordering, telehealth appointments and more.

In order to continue providing CPR training to medical professionals, essential workers and laypeople who wish to become CPR certified, HeartCert CPR is now offering virtual CPR classes that can be fully completed at home.

In our virtual CPR courses, students watch interactive training videos and complete written tests online, from home. We send a CPR manikin and supplies in the mail. Then, we schedule a virtual skill session with one of our instructors.

Watch this short video for instructions on how to assemble your manikin at home.

Once you’ve completed all portions of the virtual training, you’ll receive a two-year American Red Cross certification card. (If you need an American Heart Association certification, please contact us.)

We are also still holding in-person CPR training courses. We have taken all necessary safety measures, including disinfecting and social distancing. Take a look at our course schedule.

How Can We Help?

Do you have questions about virtual CPR training, in-person classes and safety precautions, AHA certification cards, or any other aspect of the HeartCert CPR training process? Give us a call at 651-261-2314.

Protect the hearts of those around you by taking a CPR/AED course with HeartCert CPR. Register for a virtual CPR course today.

Register For a CPR Class

 

HeartCert CPR is your trusted training partner for CPR, ACLS, PALS, EMR and First Aid in the Twin Cities and throughout greater Minnesota. HeartCert offers a variety of courses, including CPR/AED/First Aid and CPR/AED, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Courses and certifications from both the American Heart Association and American Red Cross are available.

Find your CPR class at any of our convenient Twin Cities locations, including our headquarters, HeartCert CPR Eagan.

HeartCert CPR Introduces New Eagan Headquarters

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HeartCert CPR is excited to announce the grand opening of our new headquarters in Eagan! This new location will serve as our home base, providing a centralized location for our CPR courses and permitting us to offer new classes, such as our new training for Emergency Medical Responders.

Minutes from downtown Minneapolis, the Mall of America and MSP International Airport, and an easy drive from most Twin Cities suburbs, Eagan was a logical choice for our home base. The office is spacious and well-appointed, offering a welcoming and comfortable space to learn CPR, First Aid and more.

Eagan

In addition to CPR courses and our corporate offices, the Eagan location is also available for rent for meetings, trainings, conferences and more. With free parking and Wi-Fi, a fully-stocked kitchenette, on-site audio-visual and copy/scan/print equipment, multiple private office spaces and more, HeartCert Eagan is the perfect place to host your next corporate event. Our rates are competitive, and with 24/7 access, we can fit your schedule. Learn more, schedule a tour, and reserve space here!

We can’t wait to see you at our new location! Visit the Eagan class calendar and sign up for a course today. Contact us with any questions.

 

HeartCert CPR is your trusted training partner for First Aid and CPR in the Twin Cities and throughout Minnesota. We now offer online, night and weekend classes to fit your busy schedule!

Find your CPR Class, PALS Class, BLS Class, EMR Class or ACLS Class at any of our convenient Minnesota locations, including our new headquarters, HeartCert CPR Eagan:

We also partner with Appleton and Anchorage for select classes.

HeartCert CPR Introduces Emergency Medical Responders Course

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HeartCert CPR has introduced a new course providing lifesaving training for Emergency Medical Responders. This course is designed for firefighters, police officers, security guards, and any other Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals who could be first on the scene of a medical emergency.

Emergency Medical Responders

Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs) are a vital part of the comprehensive EMS response. EMRs, also known as first responders, have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide immediate lifesaving interventions with minimal equipment, usually while awaiting additional EMS resources to arrive. EMRs also provide assistance to higher-level personnel at the scene of emergencies and during transport.

This course can be taken either in a traditional classroom setting, a blended learning setting (with some online course work required prior to an in-person practical skill session) or onsite. We offer both an initial and a refresher course. The same certification is administered for each type of session, and BLS certification is included.

Participants will have the chance to take both the Minnesota and national certification tests at the conclusion of class. Testing fees may apply.

The HeartCert CPR Emergency Medical Responder course is certified through the Minnesota Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board (EMSRB).

Visit the Emergency Medical Responder course page to learn more and to sign up. Our first course begins in March, so register today! Contact us to schedule an onsite training.

HeartCert CPR is your trusted training partner for First Aid and CPR in Minnesota. We now offer night and weekend classes to fit your busy schedule!

Find your CPR Class, PALS Class, BLS Class or ACLS Class at any of our Minnesota locations, including our new headquarters location, HeartCert CPR Eagan:

We also partner with Appleton and Anchorage for select classes.

DHS Rule 3: Choosing the Right CPR and First Aid Class for Your Child Care Center

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Are you a child care center provider that needs to find a CPR or First Aid class to meet your DHS Rule 3 requirement? HeartCert CPR has the classes you need to meet those requirements and ensure that your child care center is compliant.

What Class to Take for DHS Rule 3

Generally speaking, our Pediatric CPR/AED With First Aid courses offer all the requirements you need to be certified for your child care center:

Duration: 5 Hours

Intended Audience: Teachers, Daycare Providers, Coaches, Office Workers, new parents, or anyone who wants or needs to learn the life-saving skills of CPR and are not a healthcare professional (healthcare professionals are required to take the more advanced BLS Healthcare Provider CPR course).

Description: This class combines CPR, AED and First Aid Training in to one convenient session. Heartsaver CPR/AED with First Aid (as the American Heart Association classifies this course) teaches the skills necessary to recognize and provide immediate care for breathing problems, cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until medical personnel arrive. Participants will be certified by the American Heart Association for: Standard First Aid and CPR/AED for adults, children and infants. This course meets the Rule 2 and 3 requirements for childcare providers.

This course can also be taken in an convenient blended learning format where some coursework is done online before class to receive the same certification card. Click here for online / blended learning information.

This class is available at the following Minnesota locations:

Choose the location that works best for you. If you need more advanced training, we also offer BLS, ACLS and PALS courses.

 

HeartCert CPR is your trusted training partner for First Aid and CPR in Minnesota. Find your CPR Class, PALS Class, BLS Class or ACLS Class at any of our Minnesota locations:

We also partner with Duluth, Mankato, Rochester, Appleton and Anchorage for select classes.

2 New Classes You Won’t Want to Miss!

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In our continued effort to offer you the best selection, we’re unveiling 2 new class offerings. Don’t miss these new opportunities to learn!

IPAs and AEDs – February 13

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We’re teaming up with Urban Growler Brewing Company in St. Paul for a one-of-a-kind learning experience. Learn how to save a life while enjoying a cold beer and tasty food.This event is open to the public.  Registration will include a free pint of beer and access to a food special offered by Urban Growler. At the end of the course, you’ll be CPR and/or First Aid certified through the American Heart Association.

Choose the skills you’d like to learn:

 

Duluth Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Blended Certification – February 21 and March 21

New to our Duluth location, we’ll be offering special courses of our Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Blended Certification courses in February and March. This is the first time we’ve been able to offer this class at our Duluth location! Chose the month that works best for you.

HeartCert CPR is your trusted training partner for First Aid and CPR in Minnesota. Find your CPR Class, PALS Class, BLS Class or ACLS Class at any of our Minnesota locations:

We also partner with Duluth, Mankato, Rochester, Appleton and Anchorage for select classes.

Notice: American Heart Association Course Completion Card Price Increase

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The American Heart Association informed us that beginning October 2017, the retail price of all AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED, CPR AED, First Aid and Pediatric First Aid CPR AED student course completion cards/eCards will be increased. This will affect anyone taking a

Heartsaver (lay responder) course after October 2017. This change will occur nation-wide and impact every American Heart Association Heartsaver course. The course curriculum will remain the same, and will continue to adhere to the 2015 AHA Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC.

While cards/eCards will have an increase in cost, the suggested retail price of all related online courses will be reduced. According to the AHA, the shift is designed to make the student workbooks more accessible as a valuable reference tool before, during, and after training as required by the AHA Program Administration Manual.

You will not need to take any extra steps when signing up for classes. We wanted to inform you of this change so you will be aware of the cost when signing up for classes. If you have any questions about this change or need help planning your courses, please contact us.

Even at the increased cost, AHA classes are the best value for your dollar. We offer superior customer service, the most offerings and locations of all AHA providers in the state, certification expiration tracking and have an outstanding BBB accredited A+ rated team of instructors. We’ll continue to provide you excellent classes at competitive prices.  

HeartCert CPR is your trusted training partner for First Aid and CPR in Minnesota. Find your CPR Class, PALS Class, BLS Class or ACLS Class at any of our Minnesota locations:

We also partner with Duluth, Mankato, Rochester, Appleton and Anchorage for select classes.

Snow Shoveling Safety

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Tips for Preventing a Cardiac Injury While Snow Shoveling

snow shovelingWinter has officially arrived in Minnesota, with snow storms the past two weekends forcing residents state-wide to pull out our shovels and fire up our snow blowers. Clearing our driveways and sidewalks is an added duty that we all have to tackle each winter and although it may be tiring and inconvenient, it can also be dangerous. A study conducted by US Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that every winter, almost 100 people in the United States die from cardiac-related injuries associated with snow shoveling. 

Whether it is a few inches or a whole foot of snow, there are things to remember when going to clear it all out. Snow can be heavy and pushing it around with a shovel and throwing it onto your snow banks is exhausting, whether you have been doing other physical activity or not. Here are some tips for safely shoveling snow:

  • Do not shovel after eating or while smoking
  • Take it slow and stretch out before you begin
  • Shovel only fresh, powdery snow; it’s lighter
  • Push the snow rather than lifting it
  • If you do lift it, use a small shovel or only partially fill the shovel
  • Lift with your legs, not your back
  • Do not work to the point of exhaustion
  • Stay hydrated
  • Wear warm, breathable layers

If you are tackling a huge snowfall’s worth of snow, take frequent breaks, clearing your driveway in sections. If possible, get out and shovel while it is snowing to take it out layer by layer, before it gets too heavy or compacted.

If you are currently or have recently been facing lung or heart problems, consult a doctor first. At any feelings of tightness in the chest or dizziness, stop immediately. Always take your health into concern before worrying about shoveling your driveway. You are more important. If possible, shovel with someone else in your household or when a neighbor is shoveling as well so that you can monitor each other. If possible, keep your cell phone on your so that you can use it if need in an emergency.

Are you prepared to provide life-saving care in case of a snow-related cardiac emergency? HeartCert provides affordable, quality training to improve the quality of care and chance for survival in case of emergency. Plan your next on-site group training or attend a session at one of our convenient locations; click here to get started.

Twin Cities Safety is Now HeartCert

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New Name, New Website, New Locations…Same Great Courses!

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HeartCert, formerly Twin Cities Safety, has a new name and website but still provides the same great CPR/AED, First Aid and BLS training courses. HeartCert is a proud provider of American Heart Association CPR and ECC Courses. We are a fully licensed and certified safety company servicing the entire Tri-State Area of Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin. All of our CPR/AED, First Aid, and BLS courses are taught to American Heart Association standards by experienced professionals who make each course exciting, fun, and convenient all for the lowest prices available! We now also offer AED sales and compliance in addition to our CPR classes so we can be your one stop safety shop.

We offer CPR and First Aid classes for all skill sets and levels of experience. Whether you are an experienced Healthcare Professional, or a new parent just wanting to know ‘the basics’, we have a class for you! We can teach a convenient one on one CPR or first aid training session, or we can certify a large group on-site depending on your needs. Accredited by the Better Business Bureau (A+ Rating), HeartCert offers superior customer service and outstanding quality for all of your training needs. You can be assured that you are making the correct choice in training with HeartCert as we offer the best classes, at unbeatable prices!

With convenient locations throughout the Twin Cities metro areas as well as new locations in Rochester, Duluth and Mankato, we are available across Minnesota with our classes and training. Looking for onsite training for a large group? Our experienced instructors will certify your group at a time and location of your choosing. Not only is this a convenient means to stay compliant, we also have unbeatable group and business discounts! Personalized, On-Site CPR/First Aid training is a great solution for: Day-cares, group/assisted living homes, construction sites, schools, church groups, manufacturing facilities, boy/girl scouts, and any company safety first response team. Discounted class vouchers are available which can be an great option for companies where many employees need training at different times.

HeartCert is the smart choice when you’re looking for affordable, quality training to improve the quality of care and chance for survival in case of emergency. Plan your next group training session at one of our convenient locations; view our Course Calendar to get started.

What is The History Behind CPR?

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You may know CPR as being one of the best tools to buy time to help a person live until emergency personnel can arrive to restart the victim’s heart. But this lifesaving technique is actually not a recent invention, as some people may believe. Below is a short history of CPR.

The 18th and 19th Centuries

In 1740, the Paris Academy of Sciences recommended the use of artificial respiration to drowning victims and in 1767 the Society for the Recovery of Drowned persons was set up to help people deal with sudden and unexpected death. In the 19th century, Dr. H. R. Silvester invented a method of artificial respiration called the “Silvester Method”. A victim was laid on his or her back with the arms above their head (to help open the airways) and another person pressed on the victim’s chest to cause him or her to exhale.

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