Life-saving skills from real-world experts
At David Akers Training Center, our courses go beyond the textbook. Learn essential CPR, First Aid, ACLS, and PALS techniques directly from experienced EMTs and Paramedics. Gain confidence, acquire vital skills, and be ready to act when it matters most. Your journey to becoming a lifesaver starts here.
We offer a comprehensive suite of American Heart Association-compliant courses designed for a wide range of individuals and professionals. From basic life support to advanced cardiac care, our programs equip you with the practical knowledge and hands-on confidence to respond effectively in emergencies.
Courses Offered
HeartCode® ACLS -Blended Online
HeartCode ACLS is the AHA’s blended learning delivery method for the AHA’s ACLS Course. HeartCode blended learning delivers quality resuscitation education regardless of where providers are located and gives them more control to complete the course at their own pace.
Providers first complete the online portion of HeartCode ACLS and then complete a hands-on skills session with an AHA ACLS Instructor or a HeartCode compatible manikin.
Access to the ACLS Provider Manual eBook is included with HeartCode ACLS. You will be able to access the Provider Manual from within the course.
This product has been updated with new science from the 2025 Guidelines for CPR and ECC and replaces the previous version (20-3554).
How does the 2025 Guidelines version of HeartCode differ from the 2020 Guidelines version of HeartCode?
The 2025 Guidelines HeartCode uses a personalized adaptive algorithm that sets students on the most efficient path to mastery. Students follow a continuously adapting learning path that is personalized by their own inputs: their performance, and their self-reported confidence level related to each probing question. The course content is presented in the form of self-directed learning content, probing questions, and Cognitive Assessment Activities (CAAs).
After completing the online portion of this course, you must complete a hands-on session (sold separately) Once complete email us at the link below to set up hands on portion to obtain a course completion card.
HeartCode® ACLS -In person Training Full Course
ACLS is designed for healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiac arrest, stroke, or other cardiopulmonary emergencies. This includes personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, critical care/intensive care, and surgery such as Physicians, Nurses, and Paramedics, as well as others who need an ACLS course completion card for a job or other requirement. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion card, valid for two years. Please contact your employer to ensure that you are selecting the correct course.
HeartCode® ACLS - In person Training Renewal Course
ACLS is designed for healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiac arrest, stroke, or other cardiopulmonary emergencies. This includes personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, critical care/intensive care, and surgery such as Physicians, Nurses, and Paramedics, as well as others who need an ACLS course completion card for a job or other requirement. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion card, valid for two years. Please contact your employer to ensure that you are selecting the correct course.
HeartCode® PALS Blended Online
HeartCode® PALS is the AHA’s blended learning delivery method for the AHA’s PALS Course. HeartCode® blended learning delivers quality resuscitation education regardless of where providers are located and gives them more control to complete the course at their own pace. Providers first complete the online portion of HeartCode® PALS and then complete a hands-on skills session with an AHA PALS Instructor or a HeartCode® compatible manikin.
Access to the PALS Provider Manual eBook is included with HeartCode PALS. You will be able to access the Provider Manual from within the course.
This product has been updated with new science from the 2025 Guidelines for CPR and ECC and replaces the previous version (20-3555).
HeartCode® PALS uses a personalized adaptive algorithm that sets students on the most efficient path to mastery. Students follow a continuously adapting learning path that is personalized by their own inputs: their performance, and their self- reported confidence level related to each probing question. The course content is presented in the form of self-directed learning content, probing questions, and Cognitive Assessment Activities (CAAs).
After completing the online portion of this course, you must complete a hands-on session (sold separately) Once complete email us at the link below to set up hands on portion to obtain a course completion card.
HeartCode® PALS - In person Training Renewal Course
Pediatric Advanced Life Support for healthcare providers. Focuses on critical interventions for pediatric emergencies, taught by experienced practitioners.
HeartCode® PALS - In person Training Full Course
Pediatric Advanced Life Support for healthcare providers. Focuses on critical interventions for pediatric emergencies, taught by experienced practitioners.
HeartCode® BLS Blended Online
HeartCode® BLS Online is a self-directed, comprehensive eLearning program that uses adaptive learning technology to allow learners to acquire and demonstrate Basic Life Support skills using a personalized learning path that adapts in real time to a learner’s performance. The program is designed for healthcare professionals who need Basic Life Support training for their clinical duties. Utilizing a variety of eLearning assets such as dramatizations, Cognitive Assessment Activities, illustrations, knowledge checks and interactive activities, this program teaches BLS knowledge and skills. This method of learning provides training consistency and adaptability to different learning styles. Students can work at their own pace applying their knowledge to real-time decision making. Debriefings and coaching are provided immediately after each knowledge check and each Cognitive Assessment Activity. Students who successfully complete the cognitive portion and the hands-on session (skills) will receive an AHA BLS Provider course completion card (eCard), valid for two years.
After completing the online portion of this course, you must complete a hands-on session (sold separately) Once complete email us at the link below to set up hands on portion to obtain a course completion card.
HeartCode® BLS In-Person Training
HeartCode® BLS Online is a self-directed, comprehensive eLearning program that uses adaptive learning technology to allow learners to acquire and demonstrate Basic Life Support skills using a personalized learning path that adapts in real time to a learner’s performance. The program is designed for healthcare professionals who need Basic Life Support training for their clinical duties. Utilizing a variety of eLearning assets such as dramatizations, Cognitive Assessment Activities, illustrations, knowledge checks and interactive activities, this program teaches BLS knowledge and skills. This method of learning provides training consistency and adaptability to different learning styles. Students can work at their own pace applying their knowledge to real-time decision making. Debriefings and coaching are provided immediately after each knowledge check and each Cognitive Assessment Activity. Students who successfully complete the cognitive portion and the hands-on session (skills) will receive an AHA BLS Provider course completion card (eCard), valid for two years.
Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED (Heartsaver Total)Blended Online
For anyone with little or no medical training who needs Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) —compliant first aid and CPR Training—or simply wants to be ready for an emergency. Successful completion earns a two-year course completion card.
After completing the online portion of this course, you must complete a hands-on session (sold separately) Once complete email us at the link below to set up hands on portion to obtain a course completion card.
Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED (Heartsaver Total) In Person Training
For anyone with little or no medical training who needs Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) —compliant first aid and CPR Training—or simply wants to be ready for an emergency. Successful completion earns a two-year course completion card.
Heartsaver® for K-12 Schools
The American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver K-12 program offers specialized, cost-effective, and flexible training for school students and faculty, including CPR, AED, and First Aid.
Train with the best in the field
Our commitment to quality means every course at David Akers Training Center is led by active EMTs and Paramedics. This isn't just theory – it's real-world experience translated into hands-on, practical training that builds true confidence in your life-saving abilities.
Expert instructors, real-world experience
What makes David Akers Training Center stand out? Our instructors are all EMTs and Paramedics. This direct, frontline experience means you're learning from professionals who apply these skills daily, providing unparalleled insight and practical knowledge to every student. This unique approach ensures you gain not just certification, but genuine competence.
Who benefits from our training?
Our courses are tailored for a diverse range of individuals and groups. Healthcare workers seeking certification, schools needing staff trained, workplaces prioritizing safety, childcare providers meeting requirements, and community members wanting to be prepared – all will walk away with the vital skills and confidence to act decisively in an emergency. Be ready to protect those around you.
On-site classes require a minimum of 5 enrolled students
OSHA Outreach courses are provided in partnership with UL Solutions PureSafety, an OSHA-authorized online Outreach provider
SST training is provided in partnership with NYC DOB approved course provider MZI Consulting LLC dba PDH STAR