The Heartsaver® 'First Aid/CPR AED' (previously named Hike Leader First Aid &CPR) course is designed to prepare students to provide first aid, perform CPR and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner. This is a blended-learning course - you will be completing coursework online and participating in an in-person skills test at the Mazama Mountaineering Center (MMC). 

Under this system, students complete the videos at their own pace at home. Upon completion, students print a completion certificate and bring it with them to the skills practice and test session at the MMC. 

Students will then receive their cards (valid for 2-years) in the mail. Easy! 

Note: Registrants who do not bring the certificate into class will not be able to get an AHA card.

Complete information on how to access the on-line portion will be e-mailed to students within two business days of registration.


Priority for this course is given to existing hike leaders needing to renew their certification and prospective hike leaders needing to certify for the first time. If you are a prospective hike leader, please indicate so in your profile and make sure to also sign up for a Hike Leader Training!

Activity Notes

This Adult CPR & AED course through The American Heart Association (AHA) is a blend of online course work, and then CPR practice/skills test in-person at the Mazamas Mountaineering Center (MMC). For more information, go to the CPR website page.

<br> Once the registration period for this course closes, you will be notified if you are accepted or not. If accepted, you will receive a unique link via email from cpr@mazamas.org to access online course material that MUST be completed prior to your in-person session at the MMC. You must print a completion certificate for the online material and bring it with you to the in-person session to participate. Without the online certificate you will not be able to participate or receive the AHA card. A vaccine badge is required for this course. A mask (buff's are not acceptable coverings) is required to be worn for the duration of this course.<br> <br> Your in-person class session will take place at the Mazama Mountaineering Center, 527 SE 43rd Ave, Portland, OR 97215.

If you are an active Mazama climb, hike, or canyoneering leader, please email help@mazamas.org after you sign-up to alter your payment opportunity. 

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