Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a combination of rescue breathing and chest compressions delivered to victims thought to be in cardiac arrest.  When cardiac arrest occurs, the heart stops pumping blood.  CPR can support a small amount of blood flow to the heart and brain to “buy time” until normal heart function is restored. 

Cardiac arrest is often caused by an abnormal heart rhythm called ventricular fibrillation (VF).  When VF develops, the heart quivers and doesn't pump blood. The victim in VF cardiac arrest needs CPR and delivery of a shock to the heart, called defibrillation.  Defibrillation eliminates the abnormal VF heart rhythm and allows the normal rhythm to resume.  Defibrillation is not effective for all forms of cardiac arrest but it is effective to treat VF, the most common cause of sudden cardiac arrest.

The Bluffton Township Fire District provides training to individuals and local businesses in a wide variety of fire and life safety subjects, but we are most commonly asked to assist individuals or businesses with becoming CPR certified, either to meet regulations required for that company or merely for the benefit of its employees. Our CPR program covers different levels of certification so that we can best meet your specific needs or those of your organization.

Whether you are interested in becoming certified so you might help a loved one in need or you work in a healthcare profession that requires it, we have a CPR course for you.

Following the American Heart Association guidelines and upon completion, all participants will receive a certification card from the AHA stating that they have successfully completed an AHA course and are certified to that level of CPR for which they received training. The certification is good for two years from the date of completion of the training.

January 12th - American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver CPR/AED course: 9am-12pm

January 20th - American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR BLS Course: 9am-12pm (Healthcare Provider CPR BLS Renewal Course will be offered from 1pm-3pm)

February 3rd - American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver CPR/AED course: 9am-12pm

February 17th - American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR BLS Course: 9am-12pm (Healthcare Provider CPR BLS Renewal Course will be offered from 1pm-3pm)

March 2nd - American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver CPR/AED course: 9am-12pm

March 16th - American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR BLS Course: 9am-12pm (Healthcare Provider CPR BLS Renewal Course will be offered from 1pm-3pm)

April 13th - American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver CPR/AED course: 9am-12pm

April 27th - American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR BLS Course: 9am-12pm (Healthcare Provider CPR BLS Renewal Course will be offered from 1pm-3pm)

May 11th - American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver CPR/AED course: 9am-12pm

May 25th - American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR BLS Course: 9am-12pm (Healthcare Provider CPR BLS Renewal Course will be offered from 1pm-3pm)

June 8th - American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver CPR/AED course: 9am-12pm

June 22nd - American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR BLS Course: 9am-12pm (Healthcare Provider CPR BLS Renewal Course will be offered from 1pm-3pm)

July 6th - American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver CPR/AED course: 9am-12pm

July 20th - American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR BLS Course: 9am-12pm (Healthcare Provider CPR BLS Renewal Course will be offered from 1pm-3pm)

August 3rd - American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver CPR/AED course: 9am-12pm

August 17th - American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR BLS Course: 9am-12pm (Healthcare Provider CPR BLS Renewal Course will be offered from 1pm-3pm)

September 14th - American Heart Association (AHA) HeartsaverCPR/AED course: 9am-12pm

September 28th - American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR BLS Course: 9am-12pm (Healthcare Provider CPR BLS Renewal Course will be offered from 1pm-3pm)

October 12th - American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver CPR/AED course: 9am-12pm

October 26th - American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR BLS Course: 9am-12pm (Healthcare Provider CPR BLS Renewal Course will be offered from 1pm-3pm)

November 9th - American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver CPR/AED course: 9am-12pm

November 26th - American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR BLS Course: 9am-12pm (Healthcare Provider CPR BLS Renewal Course will be offered from 1pm-3pm)

No CPR courses will be offered in the month of December

Class Location: Fire District Headquarters Station, 357 Fording Island Road. (Between St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church and the Indian Hill Baptist Church).

Registration is $20.00 for all classes. 12 students per class. Payment must be made in the form of a cashiers check or money order. No refunds will be given. Payment and registrations must be received by the Monday prior to the class date requested.

Please select one of the following registrations:

If you are not sure which course is required for your particular situation, please contact your employer.

If you have any questions regarding CPR training, please contact the Training Division at 843-757-2800.