Âé¶¹AV (Âé¶¹AV) proudly serves as an authorized American Heart Association (AHA) Training Site under the oversight of the Wake Technical Community College AHA Training Center. As part of this collaboration, Âé¶¹AV delivers high-quality, evidence-based AHA programs that align with the latest science and educational best practices.
Our training site offers a full range of AHA certification and recertification courses, including:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS)
- Heartsaver CPR AED, and First Aid
- AHA Instructor Courses in BLS, ACLS, and PALS
Courses are available to healthcare professionals, first responders, educators, community members, and organizations seeking AHA-compliant training for staff. Training is conducted by experienced and credentialed instructors.
Âé¶¹AV is committed to promoting life-saving education and supporting community preparedness. Classes are held on both the Person and Caswell County campuses, with options for onsite training for groups and agencies upon request.
For more information or to schedule training, please contact us at: EMS@piedmontcc.edu .
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
Individuals who are currently employed or are seeking employment in the health care industry must complete a Health Care Provider CPR course. This American Heart Association course fulfills the CPR course requirement.
Basic Life Support (BLS) is the foundation for saving lives. It is designed for healthcare providers and trained first responders who provide care to patients in a wide variety of settings or by those in a healthcare training program.
Course fees include your AHA BLS e-card
Pre-registration and payment is required prior to the first day of class.
Basic Life Support Training
| DATE | TIME | LOCATION | TUITION FEE | REGISTRATION LINK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 29 | 6-10 p.m. | Caswell County Campus Building P, Room 109 | $70 (unless exempt) $15 card fee | |
| August 26 | 6-10 p.m. | Person County Campus Building S, Room 100 | $70 (unless exempt) $15 card fee | |
| September 22 | 6-10 p.m. | Caswell County Campus Building P, Room 109 | $70 (unless exempt) $15 card fee | |
| October 27 | 6-10 p.m. | Person County Campus Building S, Room 100 | $70 (unless exempt) $15 card fee | |
| November 12 | 6-10 p.m. | Caswell County Campus Building P, Room 109 | $70 (unless exempt) $15 card fee | |
| December 8 | 6-10 p.m. | Person County Campus Building S, Room 100 | $70 (unless exempt) $15 card fee |
***NEW*** AHA Trio
Complete ACLS, PALS, and BLS RENEWALS in one day! Must have a current ACLS, PALS, and BLS card to complete the AHA Trio renewal.
| DATE | TIME | LOCATION | TUITION FEE | REGISTRATION LINK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 8 | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. | Caswell County Campus Building P, Room 109 | $70 (unless exempt) $15 card fee |
Basic Life Support Instructor Training
Interested in becoming a certified BLS Instructor? Contact Kory Lane to learn more.
| DATE | TIME | LOCATION | ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | TUITION FEE | REGISTRATION LINK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 15 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Caswell County Campus Building P, Room 109 | BLS Instructor Information | $70 (unless exempt) $15 card fee |
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
| DATE | TIME | LOCATION | ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | TUITION FEE | REGISTRATION LINK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Caswell County Campus Building P, Room 109 | PALS Instructor | $70 (unless exempt) $15 card fee |
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
| DATE | TIME | LOCATION | ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | TUITION FEE | REGISTRATION LINK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Caswell County Campus Building P, Room 109 | ACLS Instructor | $70 (unless exempt) $15 card fee |
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