Class Schedule

We provide American Heart Association (AHA) and American Red Cross (ARC) certifications at our locations.

Course Formats: 

BLENDED: Courses where students complete the cognitive part of the course online and then complete an in-person skills (hands-on) session. Blended students receive the same exact certification as students who take the fully in-person course. The online part is self-paced and must be complete before the in-person skills session. 

CLASSROOM: Courses where students complete the whole course in person.

Click on the class name for more information and to register.

American Heart Association (AHA) Courses:

American Heart Association Classroom Courses:

The American Heart Association offers two-course delivery options.  Option one is the traditional classroom option where the full class is completed at a physical location.

Option two is a “blended” (half online / half classroom) option. See the "Blended" options below.

BOTH options require skills testing at a physical location with an AHA instructor. There is no full online option for the BLS or Heartsaver courses we provide. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions!

Students receive the SAME American Heart Association BLS Provider Certification Card whether they do the full classroom option or the blended learning option!!

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) - BLENDED

American Heart Association

BLS Provider (Formerly known as BLS for Healthcare Professionals)

Course Format: BLENDED - Blended learning is a combination of eLearning, in which a student completes part of the course in a self-directed manner online, followed by a hands-on skills session. The hands-on skills session is completed in person with an American Heart Association authorized Instructor. Original or renewal students can take the course in a blended format. This is NOT an online course and does require an in-person skills/hands-on session. 

General Course Information: This course is for Healthcare Professionals who need to know how to perform CPR, as well as other lifesaving skills, in a wide variety of in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings. This course covers Adult and pediatric CPR, Two-rescuer scenarios and use of the bag-valve mask, Foreign-body airway obstruction, Automated external defibrillation, Special resuscitation situations and other cardiopulmonary emergencies. 

Students Receive: An AHA digital BLS Provider Manual and an American Heart Association course completion card (valid for 2 years). 

Audience: Individuals (in school or after school) such as EMTs, PAs, Nurses, Dentists, Physicians, Hematologists, Pharmacists, Lifeguards, Paramedics, PTs, OTs, and other allied healthcare providers are likely required to be certified in BLS. 

Price: $103 for online course & skills session / $68 for skills session only. 

The online part MUST be completed before the scheduled class date and time which is the hands-on / skills session.

American Red Cross (ARC) Courses:

ARC Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - BLENDED

*** This is not the CPR/AED class for healthcare professionals. The course named BLS Provider is the CPR/AED course for healthcare professionals. 2 hour blended learning

American Red Cross

Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED

Course Format: BLENDED - Blended learning is a combination of eLearning, in which a student completes part of the course in a self-directed manner online, followed by a hands-on skills session. The hands-on skills session is completed in person with an American Red Cross authorized Instructor. Original or renewal students can take the course in a blended format. This is NOT an online course and does require an in-person skills/hands-on session.

General Course Information: The Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED & First Aid course incorporates the latest science and teaches students how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies to help victims of any age - adults and pediatric. The course is also designed to help non-medical professionals provide assistance in times of crisis and allow you to gain an understanding of first aid best practices for a wide range of conditions. Students who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate for Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED & First Aid valid for two years.

Students Receive: An ARC digital student Manual and an American Red Cross course completion card (valid for 2 years). 

Audience: Teachers, Coaches, Fitness pros, Daycare providers, Parents, Camp counselors, Construction, Daycare and Nursery Schools, and other caring citizens.

ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) - BLENDED

American Red Cross

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Course Format: BLENDED - Blended learning is a combination of eLearning, in which a student completes part of the course in a self-directed manner online, followed by a hands-on skills session. The hands-on skills session is completed in person with an American Red Cross authorized Instructor. Original or renewal students can take the course in a blended format. This is NOT an online course and does require an in-person skills/hands-on session. If you do not wish to take this blended option, you can register for the traditional classroom format under the course named Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) - CLASSROOM (If available).

General Course Information: This course is for Healthcare Professionals who need to know how to perform CPR, as well as other lifesaving skills, in a wide variety of in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings. This course covers Adult and pediatric CPR, Two-rescuer scenarios and use of the bag-valve mask, Foreign-body airway obstruction, Automated external defibrillation, Special resuscitation situations and other cardiopulmonary emergencies. 

Students Receive: An ARC digital BLS Provider Manual and an American Red Cross course completion card (valid for 2 years). 

Audience: Individuals (in school or after school) such as EMTs, PAs, Nurses, Dentists, Physicians, Hematologists, Pharmacists, Lifeguards, Paramedics, PTs, OTs, and other allied healthcare providers are likely required to be certified in BLS. 

ARC Babysitting Certification

To provide youth who are planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children and infants. This training will help participants develop leadership skills, develop a babysitting business, keep themselves and others safe, help children behave, and learn about basic child care and basic first aid. The recommended age for this course is 11-17 years old. 

 *Babysitting participants book is provided at the start of class.

Please bring a bag lunch; we have a microwave and refrigerator.

 

Cancelation Policy

A student can cancel class enrollment 15 days before the start of the class without penalty; if a cancellation occurs after this, the following amounts are deducted from the original payment:
10% from 8 to 14 days before class starts;
25% from 3 to 7 days before class starts;
50% from 1 to 2 days before class starts;
100% from 0 to 0 days before class starts or 1 day after class starts
ARC Wilderness First Aid

Wilderness First Aid: Two-Day Course


Accidents happen. People get hurt, sick, or lost. The temperature drops, the wind picks up, and it starts to rain. Would you know what to do? Many backcountry emergencies are preventable, and even when bad things happen, sometimes the wrong care can make things worse. By learning a few basic skills, you can distinguish between a good outcome and a bad one and maybe even save a life. We immerse participants through lectures and hands-on scenarios.

This class is not for you if you want to “talk” about Wilderness First Aid.  All scout wilderness first aid courses are taught by currently registered adult scout leaders with years of experience and are /or currently active-duty emergency medical providers themselves! The Wilderness First Aid course is perfect for the outdoor enthusiast or trip leader who wants a basic level of first aid training for short trips with family, friends, and outdoor groups. All scouting organizations approved our Wilderness First Aid course with a unique American Red Cross QR code that you can verify on the red cross website.

Wilderness First Aid course is 16 hours long (two days). It focuses on the basic skills of Response and Assessment, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Environmental Emergencies, Survival Skills, Soft Tissue Injuries, and Medical Emergencies.  We go into depth about stabilization and treatment for backcountry injuries.
 
***CPR/AED certification MUST be provided with this WFA course or you will have to select the renew certification for $30.

Classroom Hours: 16   
Boy Scouts of American Approved American Red Cross Wilderness First Aid developed in conjunction with the BSA
 

 

ARC First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor

Instructor Course: One Day Class


The Instructor course will train instructor candidates to teach basic-level First Aid, CPR, and AED courses for the American Red Cross, Emergency Care Safety Institute, and a wide variety of other nationally recognized medical certifying bodies.
 
To participate in this intense high-level course, you must first possess a current Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification or equivalent and be at least 16 years of age on the last day of the instructor course. When registering, you must review and follow the directions on the email attachment sent with your registration confirmation one week before the class. 
 
This is a blended learning course consisting of online content, a pre-course skill session, and classroom segments. Any online material must be completed before attending the classroom activities. This instructor certification class will make you be able to certify other people for the American Red Cross, Emergency Care Safety Institute, and a variety of other big medical certifying bodies. We allow you to shadow our classes and help you set up your own class or business if you need it.
 
Online part will be emailed one week before class.
 
You must purchase our deluxe instructor booklet for $29 or get it from the red cross for $52, You MUST have a physical copy in class!
https://www.redcross.org/store/first-aid-cpr-aed-instructors-manual/754101.html?&&gclid=Cj0KCQjwxMmhBhDJARIsANFGOSv8zE0MQpkslgIydp7Krp7202RBLxV9FXzVZq2993bGUdeoYs1J9BIaAhjjEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
 
For more information, please email us at info@campaignpayitforward.com
ARC Lifeguard Instructor BL

Trains Lifeguarding instructor candidates to teach American Red Cross Lifeguarding Lifeguarding Blended Learning Shallow Water Lifeguarding Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding Waterpark Skills CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Bloodborne Pathogens Training. Prerequisites: Minimum age: 17 years Possess a current Red Cross certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED complete the Online Session for the Lifeguarding Instructor course and complete the precourse session. Note: To teach Waterfront Skills Lifeguarding instructors must possess a basic-level Waterfront Skills certificate.

ARC Lifeguarding Recert

An abbreviated Lifeguarding course that briefly reviews course information and allows the practice of skills and knowledge before testing. Current certification in Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED is required to participate in the review course. Students who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED which is valid for 2 years.

MUST provide current proof of lifeguard certification.

Qualifications: Students must pass a swimming skills test in the beginning of the lifeguard class. This includes a 300-yard swim using front crawl or breaststroke, a 2-minute tread using legs only and the ability to retrieve a 10-lb dive weight from 7 ft deep, surface and swim 20 yds with the weight, using legs only and exit the pool without using a ladder within 100 seconds.

ARC Lifeguarding Instructor Review Blended

This in-person Instructor high quality review course is the required course for all American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructors to re-certify to keep certification valid. During this course Lifeguarding Instructors and Instructor Trainers will participate in an in-water practice and polish skills session in addition to a classroom-based review of Red Cross administrative policies and procedures. Lifeguarding Instructors may also choose to attend a brief "test out" session following this course to gain a basic-level Lifeguarding certification.  

 

American Aquatics Safety Training (AAST) Courses:

Other Classes:

All of our classes are available for on-site training for our Corporate clients as well as for anyone wanting a class in the privacy of their own home. On-site training is available days, evenings, and weekends and can be scheduled to fit your particular needs.
 
Please call our office at 833-273-6263 or email info@campaignpayitforward.com for further information and to schedule your class. 

There is a minimum of 8 students needed for private classes!
 
​We provide training throughout the United States east coast from Maine to Florida.
Lifeguarding

Training to become a certified lifeguard is a rewarding a valuable experience. There is much that you will learn during lifeguard training, along with essential skills that you will practice along the way. Lifeguard training is useful - not only to become certified and be able to work as a lifeguard, but also as an essential skill set in life. Lifeguard training includes several components, such as:

  • Swim and rescue skills - the lifeguard trainee will learn swim and rescue skills, from the proper ways to enter the water in an emergency to safely retrieving someone from the bottom of the pool. Whether you are on the job or swimming with friends, lifeguard swim and rescue skills are important skills to possess.
  • First Aid - during lifeguard training, you will learn to deal with wounds and illnesses, ranging from breaks and scrapes to strokes and seizures. Accidents and illnesses can happen anywhere, and your ability to deal with a medical emergency will assist you when at work as a lifeguard, as well as at home and play.
  • CPR/AED - the lifeguard training program includes CPR and AED training, to assist the victim in a cardiac emergency. Cardiac emergencies are severe and life-threatening wherever and whenever they occur, so your lifeguard training will prepare you to potentially save lives - whether they are at the pool, home or work.

Age: Students must be at least 15 years old by the last day of class.

Qualifications: Students must pass a swimming skills test in the beginning of the lifeguard class second day. This includes a 300-yard swim using front crawl or breaststroke, a 2-minute tread using legs only and the ability to retrieve a 10-lb dive weight from 7 ft deep, surface and swim 20 yds with the weight, using legs only and exit the pool without using a ladder within 100 seconds.

Stop The Bleed

The person next to a bleeding victim may very well be the one who’s most likely to save him or her from bleeding to death. By learning how to STOP THE BLEED®, you’ll gain the ability to recognize life-threatening bleeding and act quickly and effectively to control bleeding once you learn three quick techniques. Take the STOP THE BLEED® training course and become empowered to make a life or death difference when a bleeding emergency happens.

Our instructors will teach you live—in person, using training materials specially developed to teach bleeding control techniques. They will not only instruct you, they will be available to check your movements as you practice three different bleeding control actions. They will keep working with you until you demonstrate the correct skills to STOP THE BLEED® and save a life.

SPSA POOL OPERATOR CHALLENGE COURSE

***Pool Operator course only approved in State of Virginia***

We offer an Online PO Challenge Course to become a Certified Pool Operator that you can complete on your own time at home or work. The exam must be completed in person by one of our certified proctors.  The SPSA PO certification will be valid for three years from the date issued.  Different health departments have different regulations, so this one is geared toward Virginia State, if you would like a Pool Operator course for another state, please email us. Please see below for additional information regarding how the program works.

Swimming Pool and Spa Association (SPSA) offers an approved challenge course that was developed directly by health departments in accordance with the American Psychological Association Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing. In addition, it is sanctioned by the Swimming Pool and Spa Association which is a nationally recognized swimming pool operators training organization.

Upon registration, you will receive your online study materials so you can start the program right away.

The final proctored exam is a timed 50-question multiple-choice test that candidates may take up to one hour to complete. Candidates must pass with a grade of 80 or higher to receive their PO certificate. The exam is offered only in English, and it is to be taken closed book, with no access or reference to student notes, manuals, or language dictionaries. Proper proof of ID such as a driver's license, school ID, passport, or similar photo ID is required, and candidates must be 16 years of age or older to take the exam.

The student will instantaneously receive the graded PO exam results after the exam. Successful candidates will have a copy of their actual Swimming Pool Operator’s certification emailed to them the very same day. This certification may be used as your temporary certification.  In addition, a waterproof wallet certification card will be mailed out to them the next mailing day. As with all our certifications, you may go online to the Universal Certificate site at http://www.universalcertification.org and verify the validity.

Upon successful completion of the final exam a three-year Swimming Pool Operator's certificate will be issued by Swimming Pool and Spa Association.

The SPSA Challenge Course was developed with direct involvement of health departments to allow individuals to challenge the outcomes of the course. In accordance with current codes and regulations, individuals who have acquired the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes on the subjects listed below may demonstrate that achievement by taking and passing the SPSA challenge examination. This exam meets the American Psychological Association Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing requirements per codes.

Preparation for the examination involves reviewing the following topics listed below.

Water Disinfection, Process of Water Disinfection, Disinfectant Types and Dosing,  Bromine Use and Disinfection Process, Chlorine Use and Disinfection Process, Cyanuric Acid and Stabilized Chlorine Use, How to Achieve Breakpoint/Super-Chlorination, Hyper chlorination and Procedures, Combined Chlorine and DBPs, Secondary Disinfection - Ozone and UV Light, Water Disinfection Other, Water Chemistry, Water Balance and Contributing Factors, Water Clarity, Importance, Factors that Affect, pH - Effects of High/Low on Bathers and Equipment, pH - Ideal Range, Factors that Affect Level, pH - How to Increase and Decrease Level, Total Alkalinity - Effects of High/Low Levels, Total Alkalinity - Ideal Range, Factors that Affect Level, Total Alkalinity - How to Increase and Decrease Level, Calcium Hardness - Effects of High/Low Levels, Calcium Hardness - Ideal Range, Factors that Affect Level, Calcium Hardness - How to Increase and Decrease Level, Temperature - Effect on Disinfection, Health Effects, Total Dissolved Solids, Effects, Water Treatment Systems - Types, Water Treatment Systems - Operation, Water Testing Procedures, Water Testing Frequency, Calculation, Combined Chlorine, Water Chemistry Other, Mechanical Systems, Calculations, Conversions, Surface Area, Volume, Circulation, Importance, Factors that Affect, Calculations, Turnover, Flow Rates, Circulation System, Components, Troubleshooting, Flow Meters, Location, How to Read, Main Drains, Importance of Daily Inspection, Gutters and Surface Skimmers, Mechanical System Balance, Circulation Pump, Components, Troubleshooting,  Return Inlets, Filtration, Importance, Factors that Affect, Types of Filter Media, Pressure Gauges, Location, How to Read, Filter Types, Operation, Maintenance, Filtration System, Troubleshooting, Filter Backwashing/Cleaning, When, Steps, Health and Safety Recreational Water Illnesses, Causes, Prevention, How Water Can Become a Source of Illness, The Role of the Operator in Reducing Risk, Methods of Control, Including Chemical Levels, Fecal, Vomit, Blood Contamination Response, Record Keeping: What, Frequency, Accuracy, Chemical Safety, Product Labels, Use of PPE, Entrapment Prevention, VGBPSSA, Electrical Safety, Preventing Electrical Shock, Rescue Equipment, Purpose, Use, Injury Prevention, Drowning Causes and Prevention, Signage and Depth Markings, Barriers, Facility Sanitation, Operations, Relationship with Regulating Agencies, What to Expect at Time of Regulatory Inspection, Demonstration of Knowledge by Operator, Daily or Routine Operations Checklist, Spa and Therapy Pool Operational Concerns, and Imminent Health Hazards or Self-Closures

Discover Scuba

Discover Scuba Is a non certification Padi class that teaches the beginners fundamentals to scuba diving, you will be able to build and grow on these fundamental when you take a Padi Open Water course. Discover scuba is a fun class where you get to try use scuba gear in a pool and learn to familiarize yourself with the gear and breathing on a regulator under water. This class is conducted by a padi professional Instructor

All gear provided, just bring your swim trunk and towel.

Swimming lessons

Campaign Pay It Forward (CPF) offers swimming lessons for all ages and abilities. Classes are available for parent and child, preschool, school age children, and adults. CPF follows American Red Cross guidelines for lessons and all classes are taught by certified Water Safety Instructors. For questions about the best lesson for yourself or child please email us.

***We also offer swim lessons to teenagers looking to pass the prerequisite for Red Cross Lifeguarding certification by experienced coaches.

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Campaign Pay It Forward
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9893 Georgetown Pike
Great Falls, VA 22066

phone 833-273-6263

Classroom Locations:

Virginia
 
481 Carlisle Drive (1st Floor)
Herndon VA 20170
 
7000 Infantry Ridge Road (1st Floor)
Manassas VA 20109
 
Maryland
 
Talley Center (1st Floor)
121 N Bentz Street
Frederick MD 21701
 
8379 Piney Orchard Parkway (Behind Center)
Odenton MD 21113
 
New York
 
75 South Broadway (4th Floor)
White Plains NY, 10601
 
354 Veterans Memorial Highway (2nd Floor)
Commack, NY 11725
 
Florida
1832 N Pearl St
Jacksonville, Florida 32206
 
  
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Don’t Be Fooled by Online-Only CPR, First Aid, BLS, ACLS, or PALS Certification Scams.

There are numerous websites and organizations that offer “instant” CPR or First Aid certifications without students performing hands-on skills with an authorized instructor or approved VAM. Currently, the AHA, ARC, and ASHI do not endorse such curriculums.  

The American Heart Association (AHA), The American Red Cross (ARC), and The American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) strongly promote knowledge & proficiency in BLS, ACLS, and PALS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose.  Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA, ARC, ASHI or any other organization.  Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA, ASHI, ARC, and other course material, do not represent income to the AHA, ARC, ASHI, etc.