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CPR & First Aid Classes

During the academic year, TCNJ EMS offers classes in BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED), Stop the Bleed, HeartSaver CPR, and HeartSaver First Aid with our own instructors through the American Heart Association. For course descriptions, dates, registration, and rates, please click on the drop-down menus below. For Updates and Announcements, follow our Instagram page.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

  • BLS for Healthcare Providers
    • BLS for Healthcare Providers covers Adult, Child, and Infant 1-Rescuer and 2-Rescuer CPR and use of an AED. It includes the teaching and use of a CPR Pocket Mask and a Bag-Valve Mask.
  • Stop the Bleed Course
    • In a Stop the Bleed course, you’ll learn three quick techniques to help save a life before someone bleeds out: (1) How to use your hands to apply pressure to a wound; (2) How to pack a wound to control bleeding; (3) How to correctly apply a tourniquet. These three techniques will empower you to assist in an emergency and potentially save a life.
  • HeartSaver CPR
    • The Heartsaver CPR AED course trains participants to give CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).
  • HeartSaver First Aid
    • HeartSaver First Aid covers BSI/PPE (Body Substance Isolation/Personal Protective Equipment), Basic Patient Evaluation (Determining the Problem), Using an Epinephrine Auto-Injector (EpiPen), Bandaging and How to Stop Bleeding(including tourniquets), as well as briefly going over how to handle many other situations such as bee stings, hot/cold emergencies, strokes, shock, and broken bones (splinting).

CLASS SCHEDULE AND SIGN UP

CPR and First Aid Class Schedule. To view classes and sign up, please click HERE!

QUESTIONS/COMMENTS/CONCERNS: Please email tcnjemstraining@tcnj.edu

NOTE: Classes must have a certain number of attendees to be held. A lack of attendees may cause the class to be canceled. 

PRICES, DISCOUNTS & GROUP RATES

CLASS PRICES & DISCOUNTS
Basic Life Support (Healthcare Providers): 4.5 hours, $90
HeartSaver CPR/AED: 2.5 hours, $60
Heartsaver First Aid + CPR/AED: 2.5 hours, $65
Stop the Bleed: 1 hour, $5

GROUP RATES
Please email tcnjemstraining@tcnj.edu if you would like information on organizing a private class for your organization. We offer group rates.

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT

CLASS REGISTRATION

Please email tcnjemstraining@tcnj.edu if you would like information on organizing a private class for your organization. We offer group rates.

CLASS PAYMENT
Payment in advance is required to reserve your seat and is non-refundable. Spots are not guaranteed on the day of the class without prior payment. Once enrolled, you are obligated to attend the class. Payment can be made in the form of cash or checks made payable to TCNJ EMS or online payments by visiting https://commerce.cashnet.com/tcnjnonstudent?cname=EMS 

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