BLS, CPR, AED, First Aid & Babysitter Boot Camp Certification in Augusta & Martinez, GA — American Heart Association Training for the CSRA
Looking for CPR classes in Augusta, GA? Pulse CPR and First Aid School offers American Heart Association (AHA) aligned BLS, Heartsaver First Aid & CPR, AED, Infant CPR, Babysitter Boot Camp®, and choking-rescue training to healthcare workers, students, caregivers, teachers, and everyday families throughout Augusta and the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA). Every course follows the current AHA guidelines, and most students walk out with a same-day digital eCard.
With over 20 years of combined experience and 20,000+ students trained — and a nearly 5-star rating across 468 Google reviews — Pulse CPR and First Aid School is based at 110 Davis Road Suite #18, Martinez, GA, serving Augusta, Evans, Grovetown, and the entire CSRA. See what’s available on our full class schedule or check student reviews before you enroll.
Whether you work at AU Health, Doctors Hospital of Augusta, the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, or a pediatric office in Evans, or you’re a parent in Martinez who wants to know how to help a choking toddler, this guide covers every course we offer, what it costs, who needs it, and how to get certified fast — plus answers to the questions people search for most.
Table of Contents
- Why Augusta & the CSRA Need AHA-Certified Responders
- BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification
- BLS Renewal
- Heartsaver CPR AED & First Aid
- Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED
- Infant CPR
- CPR & AED Training for the Public
- Babysitter Boot Camp® for Teens
- Choking & Heimlich Maneuver Training
- Course Pricing (Augusta & CSRA)
- What Students Are Saying
- Cities & Counties We Serve
- Find Us on the Map
- Frequently Asked Questions
Why Augusta & the CSRA Need AHA-Certified Responders
Augusta sits at the healthcare center of the CSRA — a region that spans Richmond, Columbia, McDuffie, and Burke counties in Georgia and reaches across the Savannah River into Aiken and Edgefield counties in South Carolina. With Augusta University Medical Center, Doctors Hospital, the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, Wellstar MCG Health, and dozens of urgent care and pediatric clinics concentrated in one metro area, demand for current CPR and BLS certification stays high year-round — especially around clinical rotation and hospital onboarding cycles at the Medical College of Georgia (MCG).
Outside of healthcare, cardiac arrest and choking emergencies don’t wait for a hospital. According to the American Heart Association, most cardiac arrests happen at home, and bystander CPR can double or triple a person’s chance of survival. That’s why Pulse CPR and First Aid School also trains teachers, coaches, babysitters, daycare staff, and parents across Augusta, Evans, Martinez, Grovetown, North Augusta, and Aiken.
BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification in Augusta, GA
Who needs BLS certification?
BLS is designed for healthcare providers — nurses, EMTs, physicians, dental staff, respiratory therapists, and nursing students — who need to recognize and respond to cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, and airway obstruction in a clinical setting.
What’s covered in the BLS course
- High-quality adult, child, and infant CPR
- Proper AED (Automated External Defibrillator) use
- Bag-mask ventilation and team-based resuscitation
- Relief of choking/foreign-body airway obstruction
- Current AHA Chain of Survival protocols
Format, price & certification validity
Available as classroom, skills-check-only, or blended (online + in-person skills session), starting at $69 — ask about our current BLS specials. The BLS Provider eCard is valid for 2 years and is recognized by AU Health, Doctors Hospital, the VA, and most CSRA employers. See full BLS class dates and register here.
BLS Renewal in Augusta & Martinez, GA
Who needs a BLS renewal?
Already BLS certified and your 2-year card is expiring? A renewal course moves faster than a first-time certification since it focuses on refreshing skills rather than teaching them from scratch.
Format & timing
A full BLS course runs about 3 hours; renewal-only sessions can run as short as 2 hours for small groups or when everyone is already up to date. See BLS renewal dates and register here.
Heartsaver CPR AED & First Aid
Who needs this course?
Designed for non-healthcare workers with job-related training requirements — teachers, coaches, daycare and camp staff, personal trainers, restaurant managers, hospitality staff, and other high-risk-environment employees across Augusta and Columbia County.
What’s covered
- Adult, child, and infant CPR and AED use
- Management of choking emergencies
- First aid basics: treating wounds, burns, and injuries
Format, price & certification validity
Full course: $89, typically a single classroom session. Already completed the online home-study portion and just need hands-on testing? A Skills Test Only session is available for $49 and takes just 30–45 minutes. The Heartsaver CPR AED and First Aid Course Completion Card is valid for 2 years. Register for Heartsaver CPR AED & First Aid here.
Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED
Who needs this course?
This instructor-led course is built specifically for anyone responsible for children — child care workers, teachers, foster care workers, camp counselors, youth organization leaders, coaches of children’s sports teams, parents, grandparents, babysitters, and guardians. It satisfies regulatory child-care-worker training requirements across all 50 states.
Format, price & certification validity
$79 per person. Classroom instruction combines video and hands-on training to prepare you to manage injuries and illnesses in children and infants before professional help arrives. Certification valid for 2 years. Register for Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED here.
Infant CPR in Augusta & Martinez, GA
Who needs it?
New parents, grandparents, daycare workers, and babysitters throughout the CSRA take our dedicated Infant CPR training to learn age-specific rescue breathing, chest compressions, and choking response for babies under 1 year old.
Format
Hands-on infant manikin practice in a small-group setting. See Infant CPR class details and register here.
CPR & AED Training for the Public
Not everyone needs a full provider card. Our Family & Friends CPR course teaches hands-on adult, child, and infant CPR plus AED use in a relaxed, non-certification group format — a good fit for grandparents, new parents, and community groups anywhere in the CSRA.
Babysitter Boot Camp® for Teens (Ages 10–18)
Who needs it?
Parents across Augusta, Evans, and Martinez enroll their kids (typically ages 10–18) in Babysitter Boot Camp® before they start babysitting siblings, neighbors, or paid clients. Choose between the in-person classroom format or the online course with a CPR skills check-off.
What’s covered
- Basic child and infant care fundamentals
- Recognizing and responding to emergencies
- Infant and child CPR and choking rescue
- Safety, supervision, and basic first aid
- Age-appropriate activities and business/professionalism tips
Format
Usually a single in-person session. A course completion certificate is issued — no medical eCard required.
Choking & Heimlich Maneuver Training
Choking response is built into every BLS, Heartsaver, Infant CPR, and Babysitter Boot Camp® course we teach, covering age-specific techniques for adults, children, and infants:
- Adults & children: abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) combined with back blows per current AHA guidance
- Infants: alternating back blows and chest thrusts (never abdominal thrusts on an infant)
- Unresponsive choking victims: transition into CPR with airway checks between cycles
For a general overview between classes, the CDC’s guidance on choking prevention is a helpful reference, though nothing replaces hands-on skills practice.
What Students Are Saying
Pulse CPR and First Aid School holds an excellent rating across 468 Google reviews. Recurring themes from students include instructors who keep classes moving without wasting time, realistic training manikins that feel closer to hands-on real-world practice than typical class equipment, and a fast turnaround — most students report their AHA eCard arrives by email the same day. Several nurses and long-time healthcare providers specifically call out the ease of scheduling, fair pricing, and instructors who adjust their teaching pace to each learner’s experience level. Read the full collection of student reviews here.
Course Pricing at Pulse CPR and First Aid School
Here’s what each course costs, current as of publish date:
| Course | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| BLS Provider | $69 | Ask about our 2-for-$99 BLS special |
| BLS Renewal | See current pricing | Shorter session for current cardholders |
| Heartsaver CPR AED & First Aid | $89 | Full classroom course |
| Heartsaver CPR/First Aid — Skills Test Only | $49 | For those who completed online home study; 30–45 min |
| Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED | $79 | For childcare workers, teachers, babysitters & parents |
| Infant CPR | See current pricing | Hands-on infant manikin practice |
| Babysitter Boot Camp® (classroom) | See current pricing | Ages 10–18 |
| Babysitter Boot Camp® (online + skills check-off) | See current pricing | Ages 10–18 |
| Company / Group Training | Request a quote | Onsite, any group size |
Pricing is current as of publish date and subject to change — always confirm on the linked class pages, which are kept up to date, before enrolling.
Cities & Counties We Serve in the CSRA
Pulse CPR and First Aid School trains students from across the region — see our full Communities We Serve page for details. We regularly train students from:
- Augusta, GA (Richmond County)
- Evans & Grovetown, GA (Columbia County)
- Martinez, GA
- Thomson, GA (McDuffie County)
- Waynesboro, GA (Burke County)
- North Augusta, SC
- Aiken, SC (Aiken County)
- Edgefield County, SC
Need onsite/corporate training outside the CSRA? We travel for group and corporate sessions to South Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina, and beyond — request onsite training here.
Find Us on the Map
Pulse CPR and First Aid School — 110 Davis Road Suite #18, Martinez, GA 30907
Phone: (706) 901-7277 | Email: pulsecpr967@gmail.com
Hours: Monday–Sunday, 8 AM–9 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does BLS certification cost in Augusta, GA?
BLS certification in the Augusta market typically runs $60–$90 for a first-time certification and $45–$65 for renewal, depending on format and provider. Group rates are usually lower per person.
How long does BLS certification last?
An AHA BLS Provider eCard is valid for two years from the date of course completion.
What’s the difference between BLS and CPR certification?
CPR (or Heartsaver CPR AED) is designed for the general public and workplace requirements. BLS is designed specifically for healthcare providers and includes team-based resuscitation, bag-mask ventilation, and additional clinical scenarios.
How long does a CPR/BLS class take?
A full BLS or CPR AED course runs about 3 hours. Renewal courses, or sessions where everyone is already current, can run as short as 2 hours.
Can I get same-day certification in Augusta?
Many Augusta-area providers, including blended and skills-check-only formats, allow you to complete the online portion ahead of time and receive a same-day eCard after a short in-person skills session.
What age can a teen take Babysitter Boot Camp®?
Babysitter Boot Camp® is designed for ages 10–18. Check the current class listing for any age-specific session details.
Is Babysitter Boot Camp® the same as a CPR certification?
Not exactly. Babysitter Boot Camp® includes child-care fundamentals, safety, and basic emergency response — including infant/child CPR and choking rescue — plus business and professionalism training, and issues a course completion certificate.
How do you help someone who is choking?
For a conscious adult or child, deliver a combination of back blows and abdominal thrusts (the Heimlich maneuver) until the object is expelled or the person becomes unresponsive. For infants, use alternating back blows and chest thrusts — never abdominal thrusts. If the person becomes unresponsive, begin CPR and check the airway between cycles. This is taught hands-on in every BLS, Heartsaver, and babysitting course.
Does my employer accept online-only CPR certification?
Most hospitals, EMS agencies, and healthcare employers in the Augusta/CSRA region require a hands-on skills session in addition to any online coursework. Fully online, no-skills-check certifications are often not accepted for clinical roles — check with your employer before enrolling.
Is there a CPR/first aid class specifically for childcare workers and babysitters?
Yes — Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED is built specifically for people responsible for children, including child care workers, teachers, foster care workers, camp counselors, coaches, parents, grandparents, and babysitters. It satisfies regulatory child-care training requirements in all 50 states.
I already did the online portion of my CPR course — do I have to redo the whole class?
No. If you’ve completed the online home-study portion of the Heartsaver CPR/AED and First Aid course, you can attend a Skills Test Only session, which takes just 30–45 minutes to complete your certification.
What’s included in an AED training course?
AED training covers powering on the device, pad placement on adults and children, following voice prompts, and safely delivering a shock during CPR — included in BLS and Heartsaver First Aid CPR/AED courses.
Is my certification good outside of Georgia?
Yes. Pulse CPR and First Aid School’s American Heart Association courses are recognized in all 50 states.
Do you offer onsite or corporate CPR training?
Yes. Pulse CPR and First Aid School provides onsite training for small groups up to several hundred people, including corporate compliance programs, record keeping, and auditing of existing training. Request onsite/group training here.
Do you sell AEDs?
Yes. Pulse CPR and First Aid School carries the Heartsine Samaritan PAD, Zoll AED Plus, and Philips HeartStart AED. See AED sales & pricing or call (706) 901-7277.
Ready to Get Certified in Augusta?
Enroll in a BLS, First Aid, CPR, AED, or Babysitter Boot Camp® course today, or call Pulse CPR and First Aid School at (706) 901-7277. We serve Augusta, Martinez, Evans, Grovetown, Thomson, Waynesboro, North Augusta, and Aiken.
Related Reading
- AHA CPR Classes in Martinez & Augusta, GA: Which Certification Do You Need?
- Babysitter Boot Camp in Augusta, GA: The Complete Guide
- Babysitter Boot Camp Augusta GA | CPR Certification for Teens
- More CPR & Safety Resources on our Blog
- American Heart Association — Official CPR Course Catalog (external)
- OSHA First Aid Requirements (external)
