CPR, AED, and First Aid Certifications

Whether you’re a healthcare professional looking to renew your certification or a concerned citizen interested in learning life-saving skills, we’ve got you covered.

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Our Certification Courses

Each certification is supervised by an expert instructor. You’ll learn all the required steps to perform CPR, and then get to show what you’ve learned to an instructor who will monitor your skills and issue a course completion card.

Heartsaver CPR AED Certification

This is a non-healthcare provider CPR and AED certification course, covering both adult, pediatric, and infant training. This certification is for professionals such as security guards, fitness instructors, camp counselors, and anyone from the general public wishing to know how to perform CPR and use an AED.

Same Day Certifications
Approximately 3-4 hours to complete
Valid for 2 years

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Heartsaver CPR AED Certification certification card

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Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Certification

This is a non-healthcare provider CPR, AED and First Aid certification course, covering both adult, pediatric, and infant training. This certification is for professionals such as teachers, construction site workers, or anyone from the general public wishing to know how to perform CPR, use an AED, and be trained on a broad range of First Aid topics.

Same Day Certifications
Approximately 4 hours to complete
Valid for 2 years

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Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Certification certification card

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Basic Life Support (BLS)

This is a healthcare provider CPR and AED certification course, covering both adult, pediatric and infant resuscitation, using 1 and 2 rescuers. There is only one American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and every certification completed covers the same required components.

BLS always includes CPR and AED
Approximately 4 hours to complete
Valid for 2 years

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Basic Life Support (BLS) certification card

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Healthcare & Basic Life Support

Medical professionals, emergency responders, clinical students, and anyone requiring advanced life support credentials can find training that meets strict institutional standards. We offer official programs for individuals who need to master high-quality resuscitation and cardiac care protocols.

These courses ensure you meet hospital, school, or workplace compliance mandates and stay prepared for acute care environments. Explore our comprehensive schedules, find local learning centers, and register today for your official American Heart Association BLS and Healthcare Certification Courses.

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Workplace Safety & First Aid

Creating a safe environment in workplaces, community spaces, and homes starts with practical emergency response training. Our courses focus on everyday lifesaving skills, injury management, and meeting regulatory safety compliance.

Designed for corporate teams, community volunteers, childcare providers, and anyone wanting to act confidently during a crisis, these programs empower you to handle unexpected emergencies. Ensure you remain prepared and fully certified by browsing our American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED Courses.

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Frequently asked questions

: Each certification has multiple components required to certify. Generally, most certifications take up to approximately 4 hours to complete, including all elements. The time it takes to certify may be more or less than this time depending on competency. Throughout the course process, you’ll be allowed to practice the essential techniques, ask questions, and feel confident in your life-saving skills. On-site, the use of mandatory videos, skill instruction and practice, and testing will be conducted.
: Please utilize the course finder tool, select which certification you desire, and you’ll be sent enrollment instructions.
: Yes. All certifications are issued by the American Heart Association and can be verified through the AHA. All certifications require the use of hands-on training equipment and a standard curriculum, in combination with expert instructor monitoring, to create a high-quality resuscitation education experience fulfilling all mandatory certification requirements. This includes the use of mannequins with feedback, breathing devices, and other life-saving tools.
: Please utilize the course finder tool and it will narrow down which certification you should take and how to enroll.
: Once you enroll and pay, you’ll be sent specific instructions regarding your certification type and what you need to do to certify. This will include the use of required cognitive learning, mannequins with feedback devices, breathing tools, and a training AED, among other items.
: The consolidated testing center for your region is located on each registration page. Please utilize the course finder tool, and you’ll receive the course information for the location nearest to you.
: Every certification requires on-site attendance, and an instructor will provide education, guidance and feedback throughout the course. The instructor will also monitor your hands-on skills and use of equipment with built-in feedback tools.
: Certification cards are generally issued within 24 hours of successful completion of your hands-on course and required testing.