Pediatric CPR & First Aid Classes in Harrisburg, PA

J.A.S. Training & Safety Solutions runs AHA Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, CPR and AED classes in Harrisburg, Hershey and Hummelstown, PA, plus onsite training at daycares, schools and community groups across Central Pennsylvania. The class covers infants and children, runs as a single hands-on session, and certification is valid for two years.

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Who Needs Pediatric CPR & First Aid Training

Pediatric CPR is different from adult CPR. Compression depth, hand placement and rescue breathing all change for a child or an infant, and the emergencies you are most likely to face are different too. This class is built for the people responsible for children.

Childcare and daycare staff

Early childhood professionals in Pennsylvania are required to hold current pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR certification.

Teachers and school staff

Classroom teachers, aides, nurses and after-school program staff who need certification for employment or licensing.

Camp counsellors and youth group leaders

Scout leaders, sports coaches and camp staff responsible for groups of children.

Parents, grandparents and babysitters

No occupational requirement, just the ability to act in the first few minutes before an ambulance arrives.

Nannies and in-home caregivers

Certification many families now ask for before hiring.

If you need general workplace certification rather than pediatric specifically, the Heartsaver CPR and AED class covers adult response for offices, gyms and community settings.

What the Class Covers

The course follows American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED curriculum and is taught hands-on, not by video alone. You practise on infant and child manikins and complete a skills check before certification is issued.onsible for children.

  • Child and infant CPR, including correct compression depth and hand placement
  • AED use on children and infants, including pad placement
  • Choking response for a conscious and unconscious child or infant
  • Recognising and responding to breathing problems, including asthma and allergic reaction
  • Bleeding control, wound care and burns
  • Head, neck and bone injuries
  • Seizures, fainting and diabetic emergencies
  • When to call 911 and what to say

How the Class Works

  1. Book your seat online, or contact us to arrange a class at your own location.
  2. Attend the hands-on session at our Harrisburg/Steelton or Hummelstown/Hershey venue.
  3. Practise on infant and child manikins and complete a skills assessment with the instructor.
  4. Receive your American Heart Association certification card, valid for two years.

    If you work in healthcare or need certification for a clinical role, our     AHA BLS certification course covers professional-level CPR for adults, children and infants.

What Pediatric CPR Certification Costs

Open enrollment classes at J.A.S. Training start at $60 per person. What you pay depends on three things:

- Which certification you need. Pediatric CPR and First Aid combined costs more than CPR alone.

- Whether you attend an open class or book onsite training. Group rates apply when we come to you.

- Group size. Larger groups booked together cost less per person.

There are no hidden fees. Your certification card is included in the class price.

Onsite Training for Daycares, Schools and Groups

We travel to daycares, schools, churches and community groups across Central Pennsylvania to run pediatric certification on site, scheduled around your operating hours so you are not closing for a day. Groups of any size, from a handful of staff to a full centre.

Ashley H.
Jeremy came out to teach a CPR/AED/First Aid class to our girl scout troop. We had 20 girls (ranging from 2nd - 9th grades) and they all were able to get CPR certified! Jeremy made the class fun and educational for all of them. We also have an autistic child with sensory issues and he handled her like a champ! Thank you so much for the class, all the girls loved it and can't wait to do it again!

Ashley H.

Taught by Jeremy Saul

Every class is taught personally by Jeremy Saul, who spent 20 years with the Air National Guard, served as a Captain with the Harrisburg Bureau of Fire, and holds a master's degree in Emergency Management. Classes run in small groups so every student gets real hands-on practice time rather than watching a video.

Class Locations

Harrisburg / Steelton

625 Main Street, Steelton, PA 17113


Hummelstown / Hershey

249 E. Main Street, Hummelstown, PA 17036


Onsite training available throughout Harrisburg, Hershey, Hummelstown, Elizabethtown and Lancaster. See all upcoming CPR class dates and locations across Central PA.

Frequently Asked Questions
    How long does pediatric CPR certification last?

        Two years. AHA certification cards are valid for two years from the class date, and we run renewal classes before yours expires.

    Is pediatric CPR different from adult CPR?

        Yes. Compression depth, hand placement and rescue breathing technique all change for children and infants, and the most common emergencies are different. This class covers child and infant technique specifically.

    Do I need pediatric CPR to work in childcare in Pennsylvania?

        Early childhood professionals in Pennsylvania are required to hold current pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR certification. Check the exact requirement with your employer or licensing contact, as requirements vary by role.

    How long is the class?

        The class runs as a single hands-on session including your skills assessment. Contact us for the current schedule and timing.

    Can you train our daycare staff at our location?

        Yes. We run onsite pediatric certification for daycares, schools and groups across Central PA, scheduled around your operating hours.

    Do I get a certification card the same day?

        You complete your skills assessment in class and receive American Heart Association certification valid for two years.

Course Description

The Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED course trains participants how to respond to and manage illnesses and injuries in a child or infant in the first few minutes until professional help arrives. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) and the 2015 AHA/Red Cross Guidelines for First Aid.


Who should take this course?

The AHA Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED Course is designed for anyone involved in childcare who have a duty to respond to illnesses and injuries in a child or infant in the first few minutes until professional help arrives. Including: childcare workers, teachers, camp counselors, etc


What does this course teach?

First aid basics including medical, injury, poison, and environmental emergencies, preventing illnesses and injuries and controlling bleeding & bandaging. Covers topics like using a tourniquet, shock, internal bleeding, burns and electrical injuries, allergic reactions, breathing problems & dehydration, diabetes & low blood sugar, heat-and cold-related emergencies, drowning, amputations, bites and stings, broken bones and sprains. Also covers splinters, nose bleeds, fainting, seizures, and injuries to the head, eyes, neck, spine, mouth, and teeth.

CPR AED and choking: CPR and AED Use for Adults*, Children and Infants, Adult*, Child, and Infant Choking

*Optional module

source: AHA CPR&First Aid