CPR and First Aid Classes
Countryside Fire Protection District offers a variety of American Heart Association cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillator (AED), and first aid classes for people with little or no medical training through healthcare professionals. Classes offered include Heartsaver® CPR AED, Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED (Heartsaver Total), and Basic Life Support (BLS). Each class, unless otherwise specified, results in receiving an official American Heart Association CPR card valid for two years. Your commitment today could save a life tomorrow. Sign up for a class now, and leave with the skills that make all the difference!
REGISTRATION:
- All participants must fill out registration form (one registration per person)
- District Residents: FREE of Charge (Unsure if you are a resident or our Fire District? Call us at 847-367-5511)
- Non-Residents: $65.00 (per participant)
To register for one of these classes, please use the green button below. You can also download the current CPR brochure for a mail-in registration form along with your payment in form of a check.
NOTE: Proof of Residency Required. All participants receiving the class FREE of charge are required to bring a valid photo ID to class to verify residency. Your ID should display your current address.
Class Options:
| Heartsaver® CPR AED (Most common) | Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED (Heartsaver Total) | Basic Life Support (BLS) |
| The Heartsaver CPR AED Course is designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs an OSHA-compliant course completion card for CPR training—or anyone who simply wants to be ready to respond in an emergency. | The Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Course is designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs an OSHA-compliant course completion card—or anyone who simply wants to be ready to respond in an emergency. | The American Heart Association’s BLS Course is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings. |
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Not sure which class you should take? Please see the following table to help make your determination:
| I need CPR Training because… | Recommended Course: |
| I work in healthcare and/or my employer requires an American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification | Basic Life Support (BLS) |
| I want to be prepared to help a family member/friend in the event of an emergency | Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED (Heartsaver Total) Heartsaver® CPR AED |
| I don’t know much about CPR but want to learn more | Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED (Heartsaver Total) Heartsaver® CPR AED |
| To be prepared for my kids | Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED (Heartsaver Total) Heartsaver® CPR AED |
| To learn about CPR and have a basic understanding of first aid | Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED (Heartsaver Total) |
| My employer is requiring a certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid | Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED (Heartsaver Total) |
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Additionally, Countryside can arrange to do additional classes for private groups such as businesses, civic groups, employers, contractors, or schools. Contact Casey Stafseth, Fire & Life Safety Educator via email at cstafseth@countrysidefire.com or Bella Ogurek, Director of Community Outreach at bogurek@countrysidefire.com to discuss available options.
Class Location: Countryside Fire Protection District Station No. 1 (Training Room)
Address: 801 S. Midlothian Rd., Mundelein, IL 60060
| 2026 COURSE DATES/TIMES: | COURSE OFFERED: |
8:30 am – 11:00 am |
Heartsaver CPR/AED |
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm |
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals |
| Tuesday, March 31, 2026 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm |
Heartsaver CPR/AED/First Aid |
| Tuesday, April 21, 2026 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm |
Heartsaver CPR/AED |
| Wednesday, May 27, 2026 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm |
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals |
| Monday, June 22, 2026 8:30 am – 11:00 am |
Heartsaver CPR/AED |
| Wednesday, July 22, 2026 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm |
Heartsaver CPR/AED |
| Friday August 14, 2026 8:30 am – 12:00 pm |
Heartsaver CPR/AED/First Aid |
| Monday, September 21, 2026 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm |
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professionals |
| Tuesday, October 14, 2026 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm |
Heartsaver CPR/AED |
| Wednesday, October 21, 2026 4:30 pm -5:30 pm |
NON CERTIFICATION BONUS COURSE Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month Bonus – 1 Hour – CPR/AED Basics-FREE, no certification * Perfect for someone who is interested in learning the basics of CPR and do not need or want a formal certification. |
| November/December 2026 | No Class Offered Due to the Holidays |
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for CPR Training:
- Q: I took a CPR class but cannot find the email to claim my card or I have claimed it, but cannot find it again. Where can I find my card?
- A: First, check for an email from eCards@heart.org with a link inviting you to claim your eCard online. Please make sure to check your spam or junk folder. If you are unsuccessful in locating your card, visit https://cpr.heart.org/en/resources/faqs/how-to-claim-and-view-your-aha-ecard to find information applicable to you. If you are still having trouble claiming or getting your card, contact Casey Stafseth, Fire & Life Safety Educator via email at cstafseth@countrysidefire.com to resend the email or to provide your eCard code.
- Q: Will I receive a certification after the course?
- A: Yes, upon completion of a CPR course, for both Heartsaver and BLS courses, attendees will receive an American Heart Association CPR card valid for 2 years. This will be sent via email within about a week from the course date.
- Q: I am a teacher and need a K-12 certification. How can I get this certification?
- A: Sign up for one of our Heartsaver courses and tell the instructor that you are a tacher in need of this certification. We will work with you to make sure you get the right card.
- Q: I have a child or student interested in learning CPR. What is the minimum age requirement?
- A: The American Heart Association mandate a minimum age requirement for learning CPR, nor does Countryside Fire Protection District. The ability to perform CPR is based more on body strength than age. Studies have shown that children as young as nine years old can learn and retain CPR skills. Please speak with us if you have any concerns.
- Q: I am not a healthcare professional and I need a CPR/AED course for work purposes. Which course should I take?
- A: It is recommended to take one of the Heartsaver® courses, unless an employer states otherwise.