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.

Heartsaver CPR/AED Courses will take place from 9am to 12pm Healthcare Provider Courses will take place from 2pm to 5pm (includes renewal certifications) All certifications are American Heart Association (AHA) certifications

April 18th – Heartsaver CPR/AED: 9am-12pm, Healthcare Provider BLS CPR: 2pm to 5pm
May 9th – Heartsaver CPR/AED: 9am-12pm, Healthcare Provider BLS CPR: 2pm to 5pm
June 6th – Heartsaver CPR/AED: 9am-12pm, Healthcare Provider BLS CPR: 2pm to 5pm
July 18th – Heartsaver CPR/AED: 9am-12pm, Healthcare Provider BLS CPR: 2pm to 5pm
August 15th – Heartsaver CPR/AED: 9am-12pm, Healthcare Provider BLS CPR: 2pm to 5pm
September 12th – Heartsaver CPR/AED: 9am-12pm, Healthcare Provider BLS CPR: 2pm to 5pm
October 24th – Heartsaver CPR/AED: 9am-12pm, Healthcare Provider BLS CPR: 2pm to 5pm
November 7th – Heartsaver CPR/AED: 9am-12pm, Healthcare Provider BLS CPR: 2pm to 5pm

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 $35.00 for all classes. 8 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.