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American Heart Association Training

Skill Up With American Heart Association -Aligned Clinical Programs

Advance clinical emergency response skills through structured BLS, ACLS, and PALS pathways designed for healthcare teams and responders seeking confident, guideline-based delivery.

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Basic Life Support Training (BLS)

Basic Life Support Training (BLS)

Core CPR and emergency lifesaving response in a practical Basic Life Support Training format.

Cardiac Arrest Recognition and Response Activation: Identify adult, child, and infant cardiac arrest quickly, activate the appropriate emergency response system, and begin lifesaving care without avoidable delay.
High-Quality Adult CPR: Deliver adult chest compressions with correct rate, depth, recoil, hand position, and interruption control.
High-Quality Child CPR: Use age-appropriate CPR techniques for children, including effective compressions, breaths, and rescuer coordination.
High-Quality Infant CPR: Perform infant CPR with the correct compression technique and provide ventilations that support effective breathing.
4 - 6 hrs
Practical Sessions
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Training (ACLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Training (ACLS)

Advanced emergency cardiovascular care, team response, and critical decision-making for ACLS providers.

Rhythm Recognition
Airway Management
Defibrillation
Use of Medication
2 days
Practical Sessions
Paediatric Advanced Life Support Training (PALS)

Paediatric Advanced Life Support Training (PALS)

Specialized paediatric emergency response training for breathing, shock, and cardiac events.

Perform high-quality pediatric CPR per AHA BLS recommendations
Recognize cardiopulmonary arrest early and begin CPR within 10 seconds
Differentiate between patients who do and do not require immediate intervention
Apply team dynamics during pediatric emergencies
2 days
Practical Sessions
Pre Hospital Trauma Life Support

Pre Hospital Trauma Life Support

Trauma response and stabilization for pre-hospital and emergency field care teams.

Trauma response and stabilization for pre-hospital and emergency field care teams.
Practical Sessions
Heartsaver CPR AED

Heartsaver CPR AED

American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED course covering first aid basics, CPR/AED response, and emergency situations.

First Aid Basics
Medical Emergencies
Environmental Emergencies
Injury Emergencies
2 days
Practical Sessions

AHA Certification Benefits

Key reasons healthcare teams and workplace responders choose AHA-aligned training.

International Recognition

Accepted globally by healthcare institutions.

2-Year Validity

Certification validity for 24 months.

AHA Digital Certificate

Issued after successful completion.

Expert Instructors

AHA-certified instructor-led training delivery.

How Skill Up Delivery Works

Structured from needs assessment to sustained competency refresh.

1

Assess Training Needs

We review your team roles, risk profile, and mandatory requirements to define the right training path.

2

Tailor Course Plan

We align course level, content depth, and schedule to your operations and compliance targets.

3

Deliver Practical Training

We run hands-on sessions with real workplace scenarios to build confidence and response capability.

4

Certify & Refresh

We issue completion pathways and support refresher cycles so teams remain competent and ready.

Skill Up Articles

Key guidance topics from our medical upskilling experience.

Choosing Between BLS, ACLS, and PALS

A simple framework for selecting the right medical upskilling path by role and clinical responsibility.

Team-Based Emergency Performance

Why communication drills and role clarity are essential in advanced cardiovascular emergency response.

Clinical Skill Retention

Maintaining confidence in high-stakes interventions through periodic practice and refresher programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Skill Up training pathways.

Who should join Skill Up programs?

Healthcare teams, emergency responders, and organizations that need Basic Life Support, ACLS, or Paediatric Advanced Life Support capability.

Do I need prior experience?

Some programs are beginner-friendly, while advanced levels may require prerequisite certification.

Can we enroll as a group?

Yes. Group bookings are available with flexible scheduling options.

General Training FAQs

Additional frequently asked questions migrated from the legacy medical training pages.

Are your courses certified?

Yes. BLS, ACLS, and PALS courses are AHA-certified and taught by AHA-trained instructors. OSH courses are certified by DOSH and NITA.

Can I take a course if I have never done it before?

Yes. We offer both initial certification and renewal (refresher) options based on your current level.

Where are the courses conducted?

Courses are offered in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and other major towns across Kenya and East Africa. On-site training is also available on request.

Do you offer group or corporate bookings?

Yes. We provide customized training for hospitals, clinics, schools, NGOs, and corporate clients with flexible scheduling.

How can I register for a course?

You can register via the website enquiry form, phone, or by contacting our team directly.

What should I bring to class?

A valid ID and comfortable clothing for skills practice. We provide training materials and equipment.