AHA Course Offerings
Below are the AHA courses we offer for medical, EMS and dental professionals.
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American Heart Association for Professionals
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CPR/AED for Adults, Children, and Infants
This CPR/AED course teaches participants how to recognize cardiac emergencies and deliver high-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants. Students gain hands-on experience using an AED and practice real-world scenarios to build confidence and readiness. Designed for healthcare providers, the class follows current evidence-based guidelines to prepare students to act quickly and effectively when seconds matter.
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ACLS Provider Certification & Renewal
The Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) prepares healthcare professionals to recognize and manage cardiac and respiratory emergencies. Following AHA guidelines, the course emphasizes high-quality CPR, advanced airway management, pharmacology, and team-based resuscitation through hands-on practice and realistic scenarios.
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PALS Provider Certification & Renewal
The Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider Certification and Renewal course prepares healthcare professionals to recognize and manage critically ill infants and children. Based on current American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines, the course focuses on pediatric assessment, high-quality CPR, airway and respiratory management, cardiac rhythms, emergency medications, and effective team dynamics through hands-on, scenario-based training.
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ASLS Provider Certification & Renewal
The Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS) course trains healthcare professionals to rapidly recognize, assess, and manage acute stroke emergencies. Based on American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines, the course emphasizes early identification, neurologic assessment, imaging interpretation, time-sensitive decision-making, and coordinated team care to improve stroke outcomes from first contact through hospital management.
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PEARS Provider Certification & Renewal
The Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS®) course prepares healthcare providers to identify and manage pediatric patients at risk for clinical deterioration. Based on American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines, the course focuses on systematic pediatric assessment, early recognition of respiratory distress, shock, and cardiac emergencies, and effective stabilization using team-based, scenario-driven training.
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BLS/Heartsaver Instructor Course
The BLS/Heartsaver Instructor course trains healthcare professionals to teach AHA BLS and Heartsaver courses. Participants learn instructional techniques, skills demonstration, and course management to confidently train others in CPR, AED use, and emergency response, following current AHA guidelines.
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ACLS Instructor Course
The ACLS Instructor course prepares healthcare professionals to teach American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) courses. Participants learn instructional strategies, skills demonstration, and course management to effectively train others in advanced resuscitation, cardiac emergency management, and team-based patient care, following current AHA guidelines.
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Meet the Owner
Scott Cooper is the Founder, Owner, and President of MedProEd, LLC, where he is dedicated to advancing high-quality, evidence-based emergency medical education for emergency medical professionals, healthcare providers, businesses, and community members who serve the public. With a career spanning more than four decades in emergency services, Scott brings unparalleled real-world experience to every educational setting.
Now in his fourth decade as a Paramedic/Firefighter and his second decade as a medical educator, Scott has built a reputation for delivering engaging, practical, and up-to-date training that translates directly to improved patient care and real-world readiness. His instructional focus includes workplace continuing education, professional certifications, and re-certifications for healthcare and dental providers, ensuring learners meet the highest clinical and regulatory standards with confidence.
As a practicing medical professional, Scott deeply understands the critical role of community preparedness in emergency situations. This insight fuels his passion for citizen-level education, where he emphasizes hands-on, scenario-based learning that empowers individuals to act decisively when seconds matter.
Beyond the classroom, Scott serves as an EMS Expert Witness within the criminal justice system, offering authoritative insight grounded in decades of field experience and clinical expertise. He is also a sought-after speaker at EMS conferences and professional meetings nationwide, where he is known for his dynamic delivery, practical wisdom, and unwavering commitment to excellence in emergency medical care.
Through MedProEd, Scott Cooper continues to shape the future of emergency medical education—bridging experience, evidence, and innovation to prepare professionals and communities alike to respond with skill, confidence, and compassion.