AHA certification courses

CPR, BLS & First Aid classes

Three American Heart Association certifications, one standard of training: clear instruction, hands-on practice and an AHA eCard after successful completion.

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Healthcare$70

BLS Provider

Training for healthcare professionals and others who require AHA BLS certification.

4 hours
In-person
AHA eCard

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Workplace$85

Heartsaver CPR/AED

CPR/AED training for individuals who need certification for work, school, childcare, or general preparedness.

4 hours
In-person
AHA eCard

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Schools$70

K–12 CPR/First Aid

CPR and First Aid training designed for teachers, school personnel, educators, and K–12 environments.

4 hours
In-person
AHA eCard

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Which course is right for you?

If your employer or school asked for a specific card, choose that one. Healthcare workers almost always need BLS. Still unsure? Ask us — we'll point you to the right class.

Compare	BLS Provider	Heartsaver CPR/AED	K–12 CPR/First Aid
Price	$70	$85	$70
Best for	Healthcare professionals and students, first responders, anyone required to hold BLS	Employees, coaches, childcare providers, parents and anyone needing a CPR/AED card	Teachers, school staff, coaches, school nurses and administrators
Duration	4 hours	4 hours	4 hours
Format	In-person	In-person	In-person
Key skills	High-quality CPR for adults, children and infants, AED, bag-mask ventilation, team-based rescue, choking relief	CPR and AED use, choking relief, recognizing an emergency and calling for help	CPR and AED use, First Aid for common school emergencies, choking relief
Card	AHA BLS Provider eCard, valid 2 years	AHA Heartsaver CPR AED eCard, valid 2 years	AHA Heartsaver eCard, valid 2 years
	Book BLS	Book Heartsaver	Book K–12

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Advanced courses on the way

We're adding American Heart Association advanced life support courses for healthcare professionals. Want to be the first to know when classes open? Tap "Get notified".

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ACLS Provider

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

Advanced resuscitation for healthcare professionals who direct or take part in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest and other cardiovascular emergencies.

For: Physicians, nurses, paramedics, respiratory therapists

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PALS Provider

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Advanced life support for healthcare professionals who respond to emergencies in infants and children, from respiratory distress to cardiac arrest.

For: Pediatric, ER and ICU staff, paramedics, nurses