AHA Heartsaver Total USCG
AMERHA-216 & The AHA Heartsaver Total USCG Approved First Aid CPR AED Certification Course
AMERHA-216 refers to the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Heartsaver Total USCG Approved First Aid CPR AED Certification Course (Code: AMERHA-216), specifically the version approved by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) for merchant mariners to meet their first aid and CPR training requirements for licenses, requiring completion of all elective sections and a written exam for that specific certification. It’s a key certificate for obtaining or renewing a Captain’s License ensuring mariners can handle emergencies.
Key aspects of the AMERHA-216 & The AHA Heartsaver Total USCG Approved First Aid CPR AED Certificati
- Course Content: Covers standard first aid, CPR, and AED use.
- USCG Approval: Meets requirements for merchant mariner credentials (MMC) under 46 CFR 11.201(i).
- Specific Certificate: It’s a distinct certificate (often on a specific AHA/USCG form) that must accompany the standard AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED certification card, clearly showing the code AMERHA-216, names, and date.
- Requirements: All elective sections of the Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Total course must be completed, and for the USCG version, a written exam is required.
- Why it’s important: Without this specific certificate, the Coast Guard will reject your application for a mariner credential.
In short: If you’re a mariner needing certification for your Captain’s License, Big Texas CPR LLC ensures your instructor provides the AMERHA-216 certificate after your Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED training.
The American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver First Aid and CPR Heartsaver Total courses offered by Big Texas CPR LLC are approved by the United States Coast Guard (USCG). These courses provide the essential training required to respond effectively to emergencies in various capacities. These US Coast Guard-approved First Aid CPR certification classes have prepared thousands of participants for real-world scenarios.
Class Information
- This must be a live class,
- All parts of the AHA Heartsaver Total course must be taught.
- Class is approx 6 to 8 hours long.
- Instructor will issue AMER-216 certificate with course completion certificate.
- Cost is $150 per student.
- There must be 5 or more students if we come to you.
- Contact us to find a class near you or for more information.