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Our online Basic Life Support BLS certification course is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to respond to life-threatening emergencies. The course includes video-based instruction, interactive learning, and real-world scenarios that will prepare you to handle cardiac and respiratory emergencies in adults, children, and infants. You can take the course at your own pace, and our 24/7 customer support team is always available to assist you for courses related to BLS for healthcare and other sectors. With American Health Care Academy, you can get your BLS certification quickly and easily from the comfort of your home.
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Our BLS and CPR/AED certification courses are updated regularly to follow current AHA/ECC guidelines and national emergency response standards, so the credential you earn is accepted by hospitals, licensing boards, and healthcare organizations across the United States.
Certified CPR instructors developed all BLS and CPR course content covering the same skills and protocols as in-person certification programs, so the online certification you receive is accepted by the large majority of employers, clinical programs, and credentialing bodies.
Earn continuing education credit hours for your BLS or CPR certification through American Health Care Academy, provided jointly with the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine. Credit hours range from 2.0 (First Aid) to 6.0 (BLS combo with CPR and First Aid).
Earn your BLS certification free when you enroll in PALS and ACLS through American Health Care Academy. The BLS bundle includes access to online video-based instruction that follows updated ECC guidelines, practice tests, optional virtual instructor sessions on Zoom, and megacode scenarios. All courses in the bundle are self-paced and fully online, with 2-year validity and CE credit hours provided through the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine. The BLS certification earned through the bundle meets the same national acceptance standards as standalone enrollment.
American Health Care Academy and the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine provide joint CE certification for all PALS, ACLS, and Basic Life Support online certification courses. Continuing education credit hours let you document professional development, satisfy licensing board ongoing education requirements, and confirm currency in resuscitation science, all through the same course that earns your certification. Most healthcare professionals can cover both the certification requirement and the CE hours for their renewal cycle in a single enrollment. You pay only when you need the mailed physical wallet card; digital certificate download is included with course completion.
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American Health Care Academy is an independent online training provider. Our BLS, CPR, and AED certification curriculum is developed in accordance with guidelines published by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) committee. American Health Care Academy is not the American Heart Association, and our certifications are not AHA-issued cards.
For most healthcare employers, clinical programs, credentialing bodies, and licensing boards, an AHCA BLS or CPR certification meets the stated requirement for current, guideline-aligned training. Our courses are ECC compliant, accredited, and accepted by hospitals and healthcare organizations across the United States. However, specific hospital systems, academic programs, and post-graduate training environments may require an AHA-issued BLS Provider card rather than an equivalent from an independent provider. Confirm at cpraedcourse.com/search-approvals/ or call 1-888-277-7865 before enrolling if unsure.
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No, CPR is not the same as BLS, though the two are closely related. Basic Life Support is a broader credential that includes CPR as its foundation but goes further. While CPR focuses on chest compressions and rescue breathing to sustain circulation during cardiac or respiratory arrest, BLS adds AED operation, advanced airway management, and emergency response skills for infants and children as well as adults. For healthcare providers, BLS is the standard required credential because it covers the full range of basic emergency responses their role may require, not just the CPR component alone.
The CPR/BLS certification course is designed to be completed in one to two hours of focused study time, though the fully self-paced format means there is no time pressure or mandatory completion window per session. The course does not have to be completed in a single sitting: you can log in and out as many times as needed, and your progress saves automatically between sessions. Once you enroll, you have unlimited access to all course materials for 60 days from your purchase date, giving you ample time to study, review, and attempt the certification exam.
Enrolling in our nationally accepted CPR/BLS certification course is straightforward. Click the Register Now or Start Now button to create your account. Select the CPR/BLS course that matches your role, whether the Healthcare Provider combo or a standalone CPR/AED course. Work through the course modules at your own pace. When ready, attempt the multiple-choice certification exam and aim for a score of 75 percent or higher. If you do not pass on your first attempt, you can retake the exam at no additional cost. After passing, complete payment to download your certification instantly.
Yes, BLS is generally more comprehensive and rigorous than CPR as a standalone skill. BLS, or Basic Life Support, is an advanced level of emergency training that incorporates CPR along with AED operation, bag-mask ventilation, airway management, and response protocols for cardiac and respiratory emergencies in adults, children, and infants. A BLS certification demonstrates a broader range of emergency response competency and is the standard credential required by hospitals and clinical programs for any staff member who may encounter a cardiac emergency. CPR is the foundational skill within BLS, not an equivalent credential.
A CPR/BLS certification from American Health Care Academy is valid for two years from the date you pass the final exam. This two-year validity period aligns with the standard expected by hospitals, healthcare employers, licensing boards, and clinical programs. After two years, you must complete a renewal or recertification course to maintain your credential and ensure your skills reflect any updated AHA/ECC guidelines. Most healthcare employers conduct annual credentialing reviews and verify that staff maintain uninterrupted, valid BLS or CPR certification. Renewing before expiration keeps your coverage continuous and prevents a compliance gap.
American Health Care Academy CPR/BLS certifications carry a 98 percent acceptance rate across employers, healthcare organizations, clinical programs, and licensing bodies in the United States. Our course content is built on the latest AHA/ECC guidelines, which is the standard framework most employers and credentialing programs reference when evaluating CPR certifications. AHCA is an independent training provider, not affiliated with the American Heart Association. If your specific employer requires an AHA-issued BLS card rather than an equivalent independent provider certification, confirm that requirement before enrolling. For most healthcare and non-clinical roles, our certification meets the stated requirement.
After passing the CPR/BLS exam with a score of at least 75 percent and completing payment, your digital certification is available for immediate download through your account dashboard. Log into your account on cpraedcourse.com, navigate to your Dashboard, and look for the completed status on your CPR/BLS certificate. Click Pay for Certificate to complete the purchase, and your printable digital certificate will be available to download immediately. The certificate can be saved as a PDF, printed on standard letter-size paper, or shared digitally with your employer or credentialing department for verification.
A CPR/BLS certification matters because cardiac and respiratory emergencies can happen in any setting, and the first few minutes before professional medical help arrives are often determinative for survival. A nationally accepted CPR/BLS certification from American Health Care Academy demonstrates that you have the skills to respond to cardiac arrest, recognize respiratory emergencies, and use an AED correctly. Our 98 percent acceptance rate reflects that our courses follow updated AHA guidelines, so the credential holds up to employer verification and credentialing requirements across healthcare, education, public safety, and workplace settings.
Yes. American Health Care Academy offers CPR/BLS renewal and recertification courses for providers whose certification is approaching its two-year expiration date. The renewal course covers the same core competencies as the original certification, including updated techniques based on current AHA/ECC guidelines, but is structured for learners who already have foundational knowledge. You can complete your BLS renewal entirely online at your own pace from any device. Upon passing the renewal assessment, your updated certification is available for immediate download. For a full list of renewal options and pricing, visit our CPR renewal and recertification page.
You pay for the CPR/BLS certification only after you have passed the final exam with a score of at least 75 percent. This means you complete the entire course and take the assessment before spending anything. If you do not pass on your first attempt, you can retake the exam at no charge until you reach the passing threshold. Payment is required only once, when you are ready to download your certificate. It covers your digital certification and access to your account dashboard for the duration of your two-year certification period. There are no hidden fees or subscription charges.
If you have lost your CPR/BLS certification card, you can request a replacement without repeating the course. Visit cpraedcourse.com/replacementcards/ to apply online, or call our customer care center at 1-888-277-7865 for assistance. The replacement card costs $4.99 and will be shipped to your registered address after payment is confirmed. Because your certification record is stored in your AHCA account, a replacement can be issued at any time during your two-year validity period. You can also log into your dashboard and re-download a fresh digital copy of your certificate at no additional cost.
The CPR/BLS and First Aid bundle course provides 6.0 CME/CE credit hours upon successful completion. These continuing education credit hours are provided jointly by American Health Care Academy and the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine. The 6.0 CE hours apply to the full BLS combo course that includes Healthcare Provider CPR/AED and First Aid. Standalone CPR/AED or Healthcare Provider CPR courses without First Aid provide 4.0 CE credit hours, while the standalone First Aid course provides 2.0 CE credit hours. To earn CE credit, you must pass all course assessments with the required passing score.
Yes. American Health Care Academy offers group discount pricing for five or more learners enrolling together in CPR/BLS certification courses. Group pricing is available for individuals, corporate teams, healthcare organizations, and educational institutions. As the group size increases, the discount typically improves. The group program includes a group administrator account that lets you track the progress and certification status of each team member in one place. For a custom group pricing quote or to set up a corporate group account, visit our group discount page at cpraedcourse.com/groupdiscount/ or call 1-888-277-7865 for assistance.
American Health Care Academy offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on CPR/BLS certification courses if your certification is rejected by your employer or credentialing organization. To request a refund, email [email protected] within 30 days of your certification course payment and include documentation of the rejection. Our support team will review your request and process the refund promptly. Note that the money-back guarantee applies to cases where the certification is not accepted, not to general change of mind. For questions about our refund policy, call 1-888-277-7865 or review our Terms of Service page.
American Health Care Academy offers free course demo access so you can preview the CPR/BLS course format before committing to a full enrollment. Visit cpraedcourse.com and navigate to the Course Demo section from the main menu. The demo lets you preview the video instruction format, content structure, and quiz style to confirm the course meets your learning needs. No payment or full account setup is required to access the demo content, so you can evaluate the course before deciding to enroll. The demo is available at any time and can be accessed from any device.
Setting up a corporate group account for CPR/BLS certification is straightforward. Go to the group registration page on cpraedcourse.com to create your group administrator account. Once registered, you can add individual learners to your group, allowing each person to register and complete the certification at their own pace and schedule. The group administrator account includes reporting tools that let you track each team member’s progress, exam completion, and certification status in one place. For setup assistance or custom group pricing, call 1-888-277-7865 or visit our group discount page at bls.cpraedcourse.com/groupdiscount/.
CPR/BLS Course
No, CPR is not the same as BLS, though the two are closely related. Basic Life Support is a broader credential that includes CPR as its foundation but goes further. While CPR focuses on chest compressions and rescue breathing to sustain circulation during cardiac or respiratory arrest, BLS adds AED operation, advanced airway management, and emergency response skills for infants and children as well as adults. For healthcare providers, BLS is the standard required credential because it covers the full range of basic emergency responses their role may require, not just the CPR component alone.
The CPR/BLS certification course is designed to be completed in one to two hours of focused study time, though the fully self-paced format means there is no time pressure or mandatory completion window per session. The course does not have to be completed in a single sitting: you can log in and out as many times as needed, and your progress saves automatically between sessions. Once you enroll, you have unlimited access to all course materials for 60 days from your purchase date, giving you ample time to study, review, and attempt the certification exam.
Enrolling in our nationally accepted CPR/BLS certification course is straightforward. Click the Register Now or Start Now button to create your account. Select the CPR/BLS course that matches your role, whether the Healthcare Provider combo or a standalone CPR/AED course. Work through the course modules at your own pace. When ready, attempt the multiple-choice certification exam and aim for a score of 75 percent or higher. If you do not pass on your first attempt, you can retake the exam at no additional cost. After passing, complete payment to download your certification instantly.
Yes, BLS is generally more comprehensive and rigorous than CPR as a standalone skill. BLS, or Basic Life Support, is an advanced level of emergency training that incorporates CPR along with AED operation, bag-mask ventilation, airway management, and response protocols for cardiac and respiratory emergencies in adults, children, and infants. A BLS certification demonstrates a broader range of emergency response competency and is the standard credential required by hospitals and clinical programs for any staff member who may encounter a cardiac emergency. CPR is the foundational skill within BLS, not an equivalent credential.
CPR/BLS Certification
A CPR/BLS certification from American Health Care Academy is valid for two years from the date you pass the final exam. This two-year validity period aligns with the standard expected by hospitals, healthcare employers, licensing boards, and clinical programs. After two years, you must complete a renewal or recertification course to maintain your credential and ensure your skills reflect any updated AHA/ECC guidelines. Most healthcare employers conduct annual credentialing reviews and verify that staff maintain uninterrupted, valid BLS or CPR certification. Renewing before expiration keeps your coverage continuous and prevents a compliance gap.
American Health Care Academy CPR/BLS certifications carry a 98 percent acceptance rate across employers, healthcare organizations, clinical programs, and licensing bodies in the United States. Our course content is built on the latest AHA/ECC guidelines, which is the standard framework most employers and credentialing programs reference when evaluating CPR certifications. AHCA is an independent training provider, not affiliated with the American Heart Association. If your specific employer requires an AHA-issued BLS card rather than an equivalent independent provider certification, confirm that requirement before enrolling. For most healthcare and non-clinical roles, our certification meets the stated requirement.
After passing the CPR/BLS exam with a score of at least 75 percent and completing payment, your digital certification is available for immediate download through your account dashboard. Log into your account on cpraedcourse.com, navigate to your Dashboard, and look for the completed status on your CPR/BLS certificate. Click Pay for Certificate to complete the purchase, and your printable digital certificate will be available to download immediately. The certificate can be saved as a PDF, printed on standard letter-size paper, or shared digitally with your employer or credentialing department for verification.
A CPR/BLS certification matters because cardiac and respiratory emergencies can happen in any setting, and the first few minutes before professional medical help arrives are often determinative for survival. A nationally accepted CPR/BLS certification from American Health Care Academy demonstrates that you have the skills to respond to cardiac arrest, recognize respiratory emergencies, and use an AED correctly. Our 98 percent acceptance rate reflects that our courses follow updated AHA guidelines, so the credential holds up to employer verification and credentialing requirements across healthcare, education, public safety, and workplace settings.
Miscellaneous
Yes. American Health Care Academy offers CPR/BLS renewal and recertification courses for providers whose certification is approaching its two-year expiration date. The renewal course covers the same core competencies as the original certification, including updated techniques based on current AHA/ECC guidelines, but is structured for learners who already have foundational knowledge. You can complete your BLS renewal entirely online at your own pace from any device. Upon passing the renewal assessment, your updated certification is available for immediate download. For a full list of renewal options and pricing, visit our CPR renewal and recertification page.
You pay for the CPR/BLS certification only after you have passed the final exam with a score of at least 75 percent. This means you complete the entire course and take the assessment before spending anything. If you do not pass on your first attempt, you can retake the exam at no charge until you reach the passing threshold. Payment is required only once, when you are ready to download your certificate. It covers your digital certification and access to your account dashboard for the duration of your two-year certification period. There are no hidden fees or subscription charges.
If you have lost your CPR/BLS certification card, you can request a replacement without repeating the course. Visit cpraedcourse.com/replacementcards/ to apply online, or call our customer care center at 1-888-277-7865 for assistance. The replacement card costs $4.99 and will be shipped to your registered address after payment is confirmed. Because your certification record is stored in your AHCA account, a replacement can be issued at any time during your two-year validity period. You can also log into your dashboard and re-download a fresh digital copy of your certificate at no additional cost.
The CPR/BLS and First Aid bundle course provides 6.0 CME/CE credit hours upon successful completion. These continuing education credit hours are provided jointly by American Health Care Academy and the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine. The 6.0 CE hours apply to the full BLS combo course that includes Healthcare Provider CPR/AED and First Aid. Standalone CPR/AED or Healthcare Provider CPR courses without First Aid provide 4.0 CE credit hours, while the standalone First Aid course provides 2.0 CE credit hours. To earn CE credit, you must pass all course assessments with the required passing score.
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Yes. American Health Care Academy offers group discount pricing for five or more learners enrolling together in CPR/BLS certification courses. Group pricing is available for individuals, corporate teams, healthcare organizations, and educational institutions. As the group size increases, the discount typically improves. The group program includes a group administrator account that lets you track the progress and certification status of each team member in one place. For a custom group pricing quote or to set up a corporate group account, visit our group discount page at cpraedcourse.com/groupdiscount/ or call 1-888-277-7865 for assistance.
American Health Care Academy offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on CPR/BLS certification courses if your certification is rejected by your employer or credentialing organization. To request a refund, email [email protected] within 30 days of your certification course payment and include documentation of the rejection. Our support team will review your request and process the refund promptly. Note that the money-back guarantee applies to cases where the certification is not accepted, not to general change of mind. For questions about our refund policy, call 1-888-277-7865 or review our Terms of Service page.
American Health Care Academy offers free course demo access so you can preview the CPR/BLS course format before committing to a full enrollment. Visit cpraedcourse.com and navigate to the Course Demo section from the main menu. The demo lets you preview the video instruction format, content structure, and quiz style to confirm the course meets your learning needs. No payment or full account setup is required to access the demo content, so you can evaluate the course before deciding to enroll. The demo is available at any time and can be accessed from any device.
Setting up a corporate group account for CPR/BLS certification is straightforward. Go to the group registration page on cpraedcourse.com to create your group administrator account. Once registered, you can add individual learners to your group, allowing each person to register and complete the certification at their own pace and schedule. The group administrator account includes reporting tools that let you track each team member’s progress, exam completion, and certification status in one place. For setup assistance or custom group pricing, call 1-888-277-7865 or visit our group discount page at bls.cpraedcourse.com/groupdiscount/.
American Health Care Academy believes that healthcare professionals and lay responders should be able to receive their BLS certification from the comfort of their own home, on their own schedule. We understand how busy you are, and that is why we provide comprehensive BLS certification courses that include video-based instruction, interactive learning, and real-world scenarios developed with nationally recognized guidelines. You can study at your own pace, complete the final exam when you are ready, and download your certification immediately upon passing.