SafeSteps Community & Child Care CPR/AED Training
Learn to Save a Life — Right Where You Work and Live.
The SafeSteps Lifesaver Initiative provides hands-on, family- and child-focused CPR/AED training designed for teachers, childcare providers, and community members. Our mission is to make lifesaving education accessible, culturally responsive, and confidence-building for every participant — whether at home, in a classroom, or in the community.
Participants receive American Heart Association (AHA) certification the same day and learn how to respond calmly and effectively during cardiac, breathing, and choking emergencies involving infants, children, and adults.
Who Should Take This Class
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Childcare professionals and early childhood educators
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School staff and coaches
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Foster parents and caregivers
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Babysitters and youth workers
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Faith-based and community leaders
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Parents and guardians of infants and toddlers
Course Highlights
In this interactive, 2.5–3 hour class, participants will:
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Learn infant, child, and adult CPR techniques
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Practice using an AED (defibrillator)
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Recognize early signs of cardiac arrest or choking
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Gain confidence in providing lifesaving support until help arrives
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Receive a 2-year AHA CPR/AED certification e-card immediately after class
Format Options:
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In-Person Training: at SafeSteps training sites or your facility
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Blended Learning: Online instruction + hands-on skills check
On-Site Group Training Available
SafeSteps offers mobile CPR/AED certification sessions for:
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Childcare centers and Head Start programs
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Schools and youth organizations
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Parent groups and community events
We bring the training and equipment to you — making it easy for your entire team to get certified together.
Everyday Heroes Start Here: CPR, AED, and First Aid Training for Childcare and Community Professionals.
Heartsaver Community CPR/AED (Adult/Child/Infant)
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
Designed for teachers, coaches, parents, and community members who want to learn lifesaving skills for all ages. Participants gain confidence performing CPR and using an AED until emergency responders arrive.
Certification: 2-Year AHA Heartsaver CPR/AED e-card
Duration: 2.5–3 hours
A professional-level CPR and AED course that meets job requirements for nurses, EMTs, and other healthcare professionals. Covers one- and two-rescuer CPR, AED use, bag-valve-mask ventilation, and team dynamics.
Certification: 2-Year AHA BLS Provider e-card
Duration: 2.5–3 hours
Blended Learning: Online + Hands-On Skills Check
Perfect for busy schedules! Complete the online learning at your own pace, then attend a short in-person skills session to earn your certification. Ideal for childcare centers and organizations with large staff.
Certification: Same-day AHA e-card after completion
Duration: Online (1.5 hrs) + Skills (45–60 min)
Group & On-Site Training
SafeSteps brings CPR/AED and First Aid certification directly to schools, daycares, and community centers. We provide all materials and equipment — you provide the space and participants!
Minimum: 6 participants
Travel Area: New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut
Pediatric CPR/AED & First Aid
Learn to respond to medical and breathing emergencies in infants and children. This hands-on course covers CPR, AED use, choking relief, and basic first aid — ideal for childcare staff, preschool teachers, and parents.
Certification: 2-Year AHA Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid e-card
Duration: 3–4 hours
✉️ Email: training@safestepschildwelfare.org
🌐 Website: www.safestepschildwelfare.org
🕓 Same-Day AHA e-cards issued after completion!
SafeSteps Child Welfare Education, Inc. — Empowering Families, Teachers, and Communities with Lifesaving Skills
