CPR Certification Information
Because saving lives is essential to health care, CPR education is required by the majority of majors in the College of Health Professions.
The following information is provided by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association:
Our mission is to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. We help save lives and we teach you how. Find a CPR or ECC course using your zip code.
Important Information About CPR Classes
- Our training centers are independent businesses that have entered into an agreement with American Heart Association to provide CPR and First Aid Training based on our current curricula and products.
- Training Centers set their own fees and schedules. You will need to contact these organizations directly to inquire about class availability and cost.
- We understand the importance of obtaining your course completion card in a timely manner. Training centers issue cards within 20 business days of successful course completion.
- Please contact your instructor or Training Center Coordinator if you need a replacement card or have a question about it. Therefore it is important to obtain and document their contact information.
- Our online classes are available for purchase at onlineaha.org. This option requires a skills session with an American Heart Association instructor within 60 days of completion and has an additional cost.
Frequently Requested Information
- Become a CPR instructor or implement an AED program.
- Answers to frequently asked questions.
- Watch our Hands-Only CPR video. Spanish.
- Read our latest ECC and CPR Guidelines.
- Purchase CPR and First Aid products here.
- Need to verify the validity of a card? See our Course Card Information and check with the training center of issue. Verify an eCard at heart.org/cpr/mycards.
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This information is supported in part by contributions from people just like you. Please consider donating to help us continue building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Is your gift for someone special? Make it a memorial or tribute gift.
We are committed to providing our customers with an exceptional service experience. If you need more information, please do not hesitate to call us. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1-877-242-4277.
CPR Training with the American Red Cross
For information about CPR training with the American Red Cross, please visit RedCross.org.