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The American Academy of CPR and First Aid is accredited by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine who is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education® (ACCME) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

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  • BLS Certification
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  • Bloodborne Pathogens
  • Adult CPR
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Courses Offered by the American Academy of CPR and First Aid

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Get your CPR certification online from the renowned American Academy of CPR and First Aid, and be prepared to save lives with confidence.

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BLS Certification

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BLS means "Basic Life Support". Get your BLS certification online and learn skills covering all ages.

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CPR For Healthcare Provider

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CPR for healthcare providers teaches life-saving skills during a cardiopulmonary emergency.

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First-Aid Certification

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Learn how to treat an injury or illness when every second counts. Take Online First-Aid certification from us.

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ACLS Certification

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Bloodborne Pathogens

Valid for 1-year $14.99

Learn procedures for handling pathogens and minimizing exposure with bloodborne pathogens training.

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Adult CPR

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Learn life saving techniques to use on an adult who experiences cardiac arrest with a free adult CPR certification course.

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Accredited CPR Certification
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Our Online CPR certification is designed for medical and non-medical professionals, healthcare providers, and those seeking continuing education credits. It features up-to-date CPR training with a user-friendly design for easy learning.

Our certification courses follow the professional standards set by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and are accredited for Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education® (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC).

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Others / Non Medical
Physician
Nursing
Pharmacy
Dental
Physician Assistant
Optometry
Dietician

Physician (MD, DO)

AMA Credits (American Medical Association)

The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of:

Course Activity Name Credit Hours
BLS CPR 2 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM
BLS CPR Recertification 2 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM
Healthcare Provider CPR 2 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM
Healthcare Provider CPR Recertification 2 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM
Adult CPR 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM
Adult CPR Recertification 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM
Basic First Aid 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM
Basic First Aid Recertification 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM
Blood Borne Pathogens 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM
Blood Borne Pathogens Recertification 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) 10 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Recertification 10 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM

Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.



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Nursing (RN, APRN, LVN, LPN)

ANCC Credits (American Nurses Credentialing Center)

The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is:

Course Activity Name Credit Hours
BLS CPR 2 Contact Hours
BLS CPR Recertification 2 Contact Hours
Healthcare Provider CPR 2 Contact Hours
Healthcare Provider CPR Recertification 2 Contact Hours
Adult CPR 1 Contact Hour
Adult CPR Recertification 1 Contact Hour
Basic First Aid 1.5 Contact Hours
Basic First Aid Recertification 1.5 Contact Hours
Blood Borne Pathogens 1 Contact Hour
Blood Borne Pathogens Recertification 1 Contact Hour
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) 10 Contact Hours
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Recertification 10 Contact Hours
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Pharmacy
Pharmacists (PharmD, RPh)

ACPE Credits (Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education)
  • ACPE Credits Release Date: February 1st, 2025
  • ACPE Credits Exp Date: February 1st, 2026

The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this activity for the following pharmacy education contact hours:

Course Activity Name Credit Hours Pharmacists Universal Activity Number
BLS CPR 2 Hours (0.20 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-25-072-H05-P
BLS CPR Recertification 2 Hours (0.20 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-25-072-H05-P
Healthcare Provider CPR 2 Hours (0.20 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-25-073-H05-P
Healthcare Provider CPR Recertification 2 Hours (0.20 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-25-073-H05-P
Adult CPR 1 Hour (0.10 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-25-076-H05-P
Adult CPR Recertification 1 Hour (0.10 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-25-076-H05-P
Basic First Aid 1.5 Hours (0.15 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-25-074-H05-P
Basic First Aid Recertification 1.5 Hours (0.15 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-25-074-H05-P
Blood Borne Pathogens 1 Hour (0.10 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-25-075-H05-P
Blood Borne Pathogens Recertification 1 Hour (0.10 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-25-075-H05-P
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) 10 Hours (1.00 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-25-077-H05-P
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Recertification 10 Hours (1.00 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-25-077-H05-P

Pharmacy Technicians: CPhT

Course Activity Name Credit Hours Pharmacy Technicians Universal Activity Number
BLS CPR 2 Hours (0.20 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-25-072-H05-T
BLS CPR Recertification 2 Hours (0.20 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-25-072-H05-T
Healthcare Provider CPR 2 Hours (0.20 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-25-073-H05-T
Healthcare Provider CPR Recertification 2 Hours (0.20 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-25-073-H05-T
Adult CPR 1 Hour (0.10 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-25-076-H05-T
Adult CPR Recertification 1 Hour (0.10 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-25-076-H05-T
Basic First Aid 1.5 Hours (0.15 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-25-074-H05-T
Basic First Aid Recertification 1.5 Hours (0.15 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-25-074-H05-T
Blood Borne Pathogens 1 Hour (0.10 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-25-075-H05-T
Blood Borne Pathogens Recertification 1 Hour (0.10 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-25-075-H05-T
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) 10 Hours (1.00 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-25-077-H05-T
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Recertification 10 Hours (1.00 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-25-077-H05-T
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Dental (DDS or DMD)

ADA Credits (The American Dental Association)

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates these activities for the following continuing education credits:

Course Activity Name Credit Hours
BLS CPR 2 continuing education credits
BLS CPR Recertification 2 continuing education credits
Healthcare Provider CPR 2 continuing education credits
Healthcare Provider CPR Recertification 2 continuing education credits
Adult CPR 1 continuing education credits
Adult CPR Recertification 1 continuing education credits
Basic First Aid 1.5 continuing education credits
Basic First Aid Recertification 1.5 continuing education credits
Blood Borne Pathogens 1 continuing education credits
Blood Borne Pathogens Recertification 1 continuing education credits
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) 10 continuing education credits
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Recertification 10 continuing education credits
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Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)

This program offers the following AAPA Category 1 CME Credits for Physician Assistant:

AAPA Credits (American Academy of Physician Associates)
Course Activity Name Credit Hours
BLS CPR 2 AAPA Category 1 CME Credits
BLS CPR Recertification 2 AAPA Category 1 CME Credits
Healthcare Provider CPR 2 AAPA Category 1 CME Credits
Healthcare Provider CPR Recertification 2 AAPA Category 1 CME Credits
Adult CPR 1 AAPA Category 1 CME Credits
Adult CPR Recertification 1 AAPA Category 1 CME Credits
Basic First Aid 1.5 AAPA Category 1 CME Credits
Basic First Aid Recertification 1.5 AAPA Category 1 CME Credits
Blood Borne Pathogens 1 AAPA Category 1 CME Credits
Blood Borne Pathogens Recertification 1 AAPA Category 1 CME Credits
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) 10 AAPA Category 1 CME Credits
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Recertification 10 AAPA Category 1 CME Credits

Physician Assistant (PA)

PAs may claim credits as mentioned for completing bellow activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society

BLS CPR 2 Category 1 CreditTM
BLS CPR Recertification 2 Category 1 CreditTM
Healthcare Provider CPR 2 Category 1 CreditTM
Healthcare Provider CPR Recertification 2 Category 1 CreditTM
Adult CPR 1 Category 1 CreditTM
Adult CPR Recertification 1 Category 1 CreditTM
Basic First Aid 1.5 Category 1 CreditTM
Basic First Aid Recertification 1.5 Category 1 CreditTM
Blood Borne Pathogens 1 Category 1 CreditTM
Blood Borne Pathogens Recertification 1 Category 1 CreditTM
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) 10 Category 1 CreditTM
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Recertification 10 Category 1 CreditTM
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Optometry (OD)

COPE Credits (The Council on Optometric Practitioner Education)

The courses below are COPE approved for the following hours of CE credit:

Course Activity Name Credit Hours
Advanced BLS CPR 2 hours of CE credit
Advanced BLS CPR Recertification 2 hours of CE credit
Healthcare Provider CPR 2 hours of CE credit
Healthcare Provider CPR Recertification 2 hours of CE credit
Adult CPR 1 hours of CE credit
Adult CPR Recertification 1 hours of CE credit
Basic First Aid 1.5 hours of CE credit
Basic First Aid Recertification 1.5 hours of CE credit
Blood Borne Pathogens 1 hours of CE credit
Blood Borne Pathogens Recertification 1 hours of CE credit
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) 10 hours of CE credit
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Recertification 10 hours of CE credit
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Dietician (RD or RDN)

CDR Credits (Commission on Dietetic Registration)

This program offers the following CPEUs for dieticians:

Course Activity Name Credit Hours
BLS CPR 2 CPEUs for dieticians
BLS CPR Recertification 2 CPEUs for dieticians
Healthcare Provider CPR 2 CPEUs for dieticians
Healthcare Provider CPR Recertification 2 CPEUs for dieticians
Adult CPR 1 CPEU for dietician
Adult CPR Recertification 1 CPEU for dietician
Basic First Aid 1.5 CPEUs for dieticians
Basic First Aid Recertification 1.5 CPEUs for dieticians
Blood Borne Pathogens 1 CPEUs for dieticians
Blood Borne Pathogens Recertification 1 CPEUs for dieticians
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) 10 CPEUs for dieticians
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Recertification 10 CPEUs for dieticians
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Others / Non Medical Professional

AMA Credits (American Medical Association)

The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of:

Course Activity Name Credit Hours
BLS CPR 2 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM
BLS CPR Recertification 2 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM
Healthcare Provider CPR 2 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM
Healthcare Provider CPR Recertification 2 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM
Adult CPR 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM
Adult CPR Recertification 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM
Basic First Aid 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM
Basic First Aid Recertification 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM
Blood Borne Pathogens 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM
Blood Borne Pathogens Recertification 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) 10 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Recertification 10 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM
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American Academy Of CPR And First Aid Advisory Members for Online CPR Certification and Hands-On CPR Skills Best Practices and Guidelines

The American Academy of CPR & First Aid Advisory Members is a team of healthcare experts committed to improving training for CPR certification. They regularly review scientific research on resuscitation, cardiac arrest, and CPR training, ensuring our courses align with the latest medical standards. With a focus on CPR Certification Online, CPR AED Certification, and hands-on CPR, the advisory team helps participants develop essential life-saving skills. All certifications include CME credit, providing high-quality education for professionals.

  • Faculty Author : Jehangir Gowani, MD, FAAP, FACP.
  • Emergency Medicine Physician Reviewers: Daniel Sternberg, MD.
  • ER Nurse Educator (MSN) Reviewers : Amanda Ernst, MSN.
  • Nurse Practitioner Reviewers : Laila Valliani, FNP-C, APRN, MSN, BSN, RN.
  • Nurse Practitioner and CPR Instructor : Brittany Heitkamp, Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-PC).
  • Certified Paramedic and CPR Instructor : Robert Dixon, Registered Paramedic and CPR Instructor.
  • Standards and Trusted : Accredited CME Credits.
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The Blended Hands-On CPR course combines online learning with practical CPR training. After passing the online exam, you’ll practice CPR with a manikin and participate in a live session with an instructor to earn your CPR certification. Get more information on Hands On CPR

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CPR Skill Competency Evaluation

During the live session, you’ll demonstrate your BLS CPR skills, including chest compressions, rescue breaths, AED operation, and airway management. This ensures you meet all necessary CPR certification standards.

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Take American Academy's free course and learn valuable life- saving skills!

The memory of saving a life lasts for a lifetime. There is no other feeling quite like being responsible for someone's life. The reward of this course will be the knowledge of how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation correctly. A valid certificate will show successful completion of the CPR test and the capability of handling a cardiac incident properly.

Independent, online CPR courses make learning cardiopulmonary resuscitation easy for individuals of all ages

It is difficult to combine your personal life, family life, and professional life and keep it balanced. No wonder it is almost impossible to find suitable classes that fit both your schedule and lifestyle. This is an opportunity to learn one of life's most valuable skills. One day, someone you love or respect may need help to stay alive until an ambulance arrives. These CPR classes will ensure the preparation needed to give life-saving assistance until professional medical help arrives.

Anyone can benefit from taking a free CPR course. For many professionals in the healthcare field, cardiopulmonary resuscitation classes are a requirement for their career. For example, most nursing-home staff, in-home caregivers, hospital staff, and rehabilitation facility staff are required to have current certification. Police officers, firefighters, and emergency responders like paramedics and lifeguards also need to be certified. Taking an online CPR course once every two years and renewing certification is not only a job requirement in these professions but also a smart way to ensure preparation for whatever occurs on the job.

Do you still "Have what it takes" to save a life?

Many people have learned how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation at some point in their lives. Perhaps it was a class in school, through a club or organization, or through work. But how many years ago was that class? Are the CPR steps they taught still in use today? Visit the Mayo Clinic's CPR and first aid webpage to see current guidelines. To brush up on skills or learn more recent techniques, sign up now to avoid standing on the sidelines during an emergency.

Our online CPR courses.

Complete the online training and pass the test. Then print your certificate immediately or order it via traditional U.S. mail. Continue to improve your first aid and emergency response skills by signing up for other classes, including:

  • Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • Certified Bloodborne Pathogens training
  • Basic Life Support
  • First Aid

Looking for CPR Classes Near Me? Get certified with flexible online training.

Skip the search for CPR Classes Near Me and complete your certification entirely online. The American Academy offers a convenient, self-paced course that lets you train from anywhere, on your schedule.

Unlike a traditional CPR Classes Near Me, our online program eliminates the hassle of commuting, scheduling conflicts, and in-person class fees. You can complete the training from home while still meeting certification requirements.

If you’re searching for CPR Classes Near Me, our online course provides the same essential knowledge without the inconvenience of an all-day session. Get certified today and gain the confidence to act in critical situations.

Save lives by signing up for online training

A local CPR class taught by a company employee or a volunteer organization is fine if the instructors are fully qualified. Every one of American Academy's online courses is created and reviewed by medical professionals. Do not take a chance when learning cardiopulmonary resuscitation - choose this free course and learn the most recent CPR steps. While all classes are free, certification is available for a low fee of $14.99.

Get your online certification today

Local classes sound great. But attendance is mandatory at all class sessions, including the test. With American Academy coursework, the online course material can be studied at any time. These courses contain exceptional diagrams, charts, and CPR videos. The student can also use a CPR review for study. The test is available when convenient, and the certificate is available immediately after the test! Be the person who helped save a life by taking a CPR class today.

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The time required to complete each course varies, but the following are estimated durations:

  • BLS CPR: 2 hours
  • CPR for Healthcare Providers: 2 hours
  • Adult CPR: 1 hour
  • Basic First Aid: 1.5 hours
  • Bloodborne Pathogens: 1 hour
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS): 10 hours

These estimates cover the course material review and exam completion. Since the courses are self-paced, the actual time may vary based on individual progress.

Starting your Online CPR Certification is easy and straightforward:

  • Sign Up: Register for the Online CPR Certification program.
  • Complete the Course: Go through all the provided course material.
  • Pass the Exam: Achieve a minimum score of 80% on the final exam.
  • Download Your Certificate: Instantly access your CPR certification in PDF, Word, HTML, or JPEG format.

The Online CPR Certification equips you with crucial life-saving skills, including:

  • CPR Techniques: Master chest compressions and rescue breathing for individuals in cardiac arrest.
  • AED Use: Learn how to operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to deliver life-saving shocks.
  • Personal Safety: Understand the best practices for staying safe while responding to emergencies.
  • Chain of Survival: Discover the role of teamwork and effective responses in saving lives during emergencies.
  • Recognizing Heart Disease: Learn how to identify early symptoms of heart disease for prompt action.
  • Assessing Unresponsive Individuals: Gain the knowledge to evaluate and provide care for unresponsive individuals.

This course will help you feel confident in handling emergency situations by providing you with the right knowledge and skills.

The Blended Hands-On CPR course combines online education with live virtual practice. Here's how it works:

  • Sign Up: Register for the Blended Hands-On CPR course.
  • Complete the Course: Finish the online module at your own pace.
  • Pass the Exam: Score at least 80% on the online test.
  • Order a Manikin: Purchase a CPR manikin for hands-on practice.
  • Live Session: Schedule a virtual session with a certified instructor.
  • Skills Evaluation: Demonstrate your CPR abilities during the live session and pass the hands-on assessment.
  • Get Certified: Receive your CPR certification once you complete the skills assessment.

The validity period of your certification depends on the specific course:

  • Healthcare Provider CPR: 2 years
  • Adult CPR: 2 years
  • First Aid: 2 years
  • Bloodborne Pathogens: 1 year
  • ACLS: 2 years

The Combine Courses Discount allows you to save on multiple certifications:

  • First certification: $14.99
  • Each additional certification: $12

This discount is available for both new participants and those renewing their certifications.

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Explore our exclusive pricing options tailored to your group size, offering significant discounts and special rates on next certificates. See the detailed breakdown below:

Number of People Discount Actual Cost Discounted Price Next Certificate Cost Discounted Price (Next Certificate)
≤ 25 People 10% $14.99 $14.99 – $1.299 = $11.69 $12.00 $12.00 – $1.20 = $10.80
>25 and ≤ 50 People 15% $14.99 $14.99 – $1.948 = $11.04 $12.00 $12.00 – $1.80 = $10.20
>50 and ≤ 75 People 20% $14.99 $14.99 – $2.598 = $10.39 $12.00 $12.00 – $2.40 = $9.60
>75 and ≤ 100 People 25% $14.99 $14.99 – $3.247 = $9.74 $12.00 $12.00 – $3.00 = $9.00

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