COURSE DESCRIPTION
CPR / AED / BLS Certification Course
Duration: Minimum 3 Hours
Certification Validity: 2 Years
Delivery Format: Instructor-Led | Includes Hands-On Training & Digital Resources
Instructor: Certified and Credentialed by an Approved National Certifying Agency
Course Overview:
In emergency situations, seconds matter—and the ability to perform CPR, administer rescue breaths, or operate an AED can mean the difference between life and death. The CPR/AED/BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification Course at ESS Academy is a comprehensive, hands-on program designed to equip students with the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills to respond effectively to cardiac, respiratory, and choking emergencies involving adults, children, and infants.
Whether you’re a security officer, executive protection agent, teacher, childcare provider, or simply a prepared civilian, this course meets national certification standards and fulfills the training requirements for numerous professional licenses and employment roles.
Course Objectives:
✔ Recognize and respond to sudden cardiac arrest
✔ Deliver high-quality chest compressions for adults, children, and infants
✔ Perform rescue breaths using barrier devices
✔ Operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) safely and effectively
✔ Relieve airway obstruction (choking) in conscious and unconscious victims across age groups
✔ Integrate teamwork and safety protocols in basic life support scenarios
Course Format:
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3+ Hour Interactive Course
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Combines video-based instruction, live instructor demonstrations, and hands-on skills practice using medical-grade manikins and training AEDs
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Taught by a certified CPR/BLS instructor from a nationally recognized certifying agency
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Ideal for both first-time students and those seeking recertification
Certification Requirements:
To earn the 2-year certification card, students must:
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Pass a 20-question written exam (minimum passing score required)
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Demonstrate hands-on proficiency in:
• Chest compressions (adult, child, infant)
• Rescue breathing techniques
• AED deployment
• Airway obstruction relief techniques
Included with Enrollment:
✔ Instructor-led training with hands-on practice
✔ 2-Year Certification Card issued by the certifying agency
✔ Access to a digital student portal for:
• Downloadable handbook
• Mobile access via phone, tablet, or computer
• Ongoing refresher scenarios and skills drills to reinforce training
✔ Printable and digital record of certification for workplace compliance
Who Should Attend:
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Security & Protection Professionals
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Law Enforcement Personnel
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Teachers, Coaches, & School Staff
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Daycare & Childcare Providers
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Healthcare & Administrative Staff
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Concerned Citizens & Prepared Parents
Be the first responder when every second counts.
Get certified. Save lives. Train with ESS Academy.
Course Features
- Lectures 0
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 3 hours
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 35
- Assessments Yes