L. A. Enterprises USA, Inc. is dedicated to meeting the needs of workplaces and the community by offering a variety of classes that use the American Heart Association (AHA) curriculum. Learn the most up-to-date information from our AHA Certified Instructor, President and Founder of L. A. Enterprises USA, Inc. - Lisa M. Alsip, RN, MHCM, CLNC. The classroom environment is relaxed and stress-free so that learning takes precedence. L. A. Enterprises USA, Inc. has more than 150 clients who we service yearly or bi-yearly. All cards, for any type class, are good for two years.

Lisa has been an AHA Certified Instructor for more than 10 years. She has currently taught more than 4100 students in more than 960 classes, teaching on a part-time basis. Lisa has been in the medical field for more than 23 years. She has experience as an Athletic Trainer, EMS professional, Medical Reservist in the United States Army Reserve, and as a Registered Nurse.

For the Public to Register -

Classes for the public at large are offered twice a month, on a Tuesday evening. "Contact Us" for further information. Class sizes are limited and these classes are not intended for the healthcare provider. Fees must be paid in advance for registration to be confirmed. Fees paid are non-refundable. Upon receipt of payment, a confirmation e-mail will be sent. Please register early as classes fill up quickly. Occasionally L. A. Enterprises USA, Inc. will come on-site to teach public classes (i.e. - scouts, families, parents/grandparents, seniors, church groups, etc.). In these instances, a minimum number of students would have to be present.

Healthcare providers are encouraged to take the lecture and test portions of their class on line via the AHA's BLS for Healthcare Providers Online Part 1 course. Upon passing you may then contact us to schedule skills testing. Please see "Healthcare Provider Skills Testing" below under the listing of different classes offered.

For Businesses or Corporations to Register -

L. A. Enterprises USA, Inc. will come on-site to teach classes for employees and individuals. This is the majority of what we do, and is about 98% of our business. Please submit your information on the "Contact Us" section of our web site and we will respond to your inquiry. Payment is not required prior to class.

Fees -

L. A. Enterprises USA, Inc. does not publicize its prices for many reasons. One major reason is that discounts are generally available to certain groups: not-for-profit groups of large size, large groups that would be taught in one day or over the span of several days, or employers needing multiple classes each year. Please contact us so we can best figure out your needs and how we can effectively and affordably meet those needs.

Types of AHA Classes Offered -

HeartSaver CPR - Either all ages (adult/infant/child), pediatric (infant/child), or only adult CPR. This class is designed primarily for individuals that are expected to provide CPR in the workplace. This course teaches how to recognize and treat life threatening emergencies, including cardiac arrest and choking. It also includes the use of mouth-to-mask (barrier device) breathing in addition to mouth-to-mouth breathing. This course is intended for employees in industrial companies, general workforce, daycare employees, babysitters, police officers, teachers, and family members of patients at high risk for cardiac events, etc.

HeartSaver AED - Either adult, or adult & child CPR and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) training. Infant CPR and choking can also be added. This course teaches how to recognize and treat life threatening emergencies, including cardiac arrest and choking. It also includes the use of mouth-to-mask (barrier device) breathing in addition to mouth-to-mouth breathing. This course is intended for employees in industrial companies, general workforce, teachers, fitness center staff, mall security, and those employees of any facility owning an AED.

Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support CPR and HCP Renewal - The Healthcare Provider course is designed to meet the needs of healthcare professionals who respond to cardiac and pulmonary emergencies in-hospital and out-of-hospital. This course teaches CPR & relief of foreign body airway obstruction, along with rescue breathing, mouth-to-mask and bag-mask ventilations, and the use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator). This course is intended for, but not limited to physicians, nurses, paramedics, physical/occupational/respiratory therapists, nursing assistants, nursing students, and others in the allied health field, etc.

HealthCare Provider Skills Testing - L. A. Enterprises USA, Inc. does participate in providing skills testing for those healthcare providers who take the online HCP renewal course offered by the American Heart Association. Please refer to the AHA's web site at www.onlineaha.org for further details.

HeartSaver First Aid - This class is designed to teach Basic First Aid skills to all lay responders with a duty to respond or those who just want to help out in an emergency. This course is intended for employees in industrial companies, general workforce, daycare employees, babysitters, police officers, teachers, family members with high risk for Sudden Cardiac Death, airline personnel, and security guards, etc.

Other Classes Offered - Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, Family & Friends, Family & Friends First Aid for Children, and Heartsaver CPR in Schools, along with other skills testing offered by the AHA on their web site.