Printer FriendlyUMass Lowell's Emergency Medical Service is also a CPR training organization through the American Heart Association.
We can train you or your group to meet your job requirements, or if you just want to better prepare yourself for you or your family's potential medical emergencies. We are able to offer a very competitive price for our courses.
Please read below to determine what course(s) are (is) most appropriate for you. Then e-mail us to request a course date. Please provide as much detail as possible (what is is for, when you need it by, how many people, and whether you need Heart Saver or Health Care Provider).
Courses:
Each certification level (Heart Saver or Health Care Provider) has two course components. They are as follows:
CPR/AED:
(Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Automated External Defibrillator)
Teaches how to perform CPR and use an AED.
First Aid:
Teaches basic First Aid for burns, punctures, lacerations, seizures, heart attacks, diabetic emergencies, severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis), breathing problems/chocking, fainting, strokes, shock, head/neck injuries and broken bones or sprains.
Heart Saver Certification:
The American Heart Association (AHA) Heart Saver course is a basic course intended for people who have no medical training. It is the course we teach to UMass Lowell R.A.'s, Recreation Center staff, ROTC members and others. It is ideal for individuals who are responsible for large groups of people through their employment or activities. Upon certification, you have no legal obligation to help a person in need dictated by the AHA or Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and you cannot be sued for attempting or not attempting to help a person. These two course components are usually taught as one, and are rarely offered separate.
Health Care Provider (HCP) Certification:
The AHA HCP course is an advanced course intended for people who will be working in the medical field. The CPR course is required for EMTs, nurses, first responders, and doctors.
Cards are issued after our AHA vendor processes the roster, and prints the cards. Because this is not something UMass Lowell EMS does internally, we cannot guarantee the date of card issue. If proof of certification is needed immediately, we can issue certification letters as needed.
E-mail us to request a course date. Please provide as much detail as possible (what is is for, when you need it by, how many people, and whether you need Heartsaver or Health Care Provider).