Athletics & Fitness Association Of America
National Academy Of Sports Medicine
Recreation & wellness CPR training for personal trainers and fitness professionals in District Of Columbia with Nationally Accredited curriculum for CPR/AED, First Aid, and other Basic Life Support certification courses online. Pass the quiz and receive a downloadable certificate.
Healthcare Provider (BLS) Combo
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Healthcare Provider CPR
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HIPAA
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First Aid Course
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ACLS Certification & Recertification
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PALS Certification & Recertification
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Fitness trainers and athletic trainers must obtain and maintain the CPR/AED certification to be an instructor as approved by multiple nationally recognized boards for athletic training. The evaluation of this certification on CPR and other life-saving techniques is online. District-of-columbia-recognized institutions and boards help evaluate these certifications and validations according to the requirements et by the committees. While wondering why fitness trainers need CPR/First Aid certifications, concerned employers, fitness training institutes and wellness centers help explain the requirements as well.
Some gyms and fitness centers in District Of Columbia have specific requirements for maintaining CPR certification. When you are unsure, consult them for the type of CPR & First Aid training for the wellness center required before becoming a CPR-certified fitness instructor.
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All of our CPR, First Aid and AED online learning courses follow Nationally Accepted AHA and Heart & Stroke guidelines and are developed by professional AHA-trained instructors. All our online courses are quite affordable, which means you don’t have to delay your certification
Our nationally accepted courses follow the most up to date 2020 ECC Guidelines. Receive your Adult, Child and Infant CPR and First Aid certification through our online training and choose to add a hands-on component with one of our blended programs
Summary of Board Requirement:
The District of Columbia, Department of Health requires maintaining current certification in standard first aid and CPR and AED.
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National Academy of Sport Medicine requires CPR/AED certification with practical skills component that includes Adult CPR and AED.
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NASM Certified Personal Trainer and NASM International Certified Personal Trainer:
-Recertify every two years by earning 1.9 CEUs (continuing education units) and maintaining current CPR/AED certification (0.1 CEUs)
PTAG Certified Personal Trainer/ PTAG Certificate in Personal Training:
Summary of Board Requirement:
Athletics and Fitness Association of America requires CPR/AED certification with practical skills component that includes Adult CPR and AED.
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CEU Requirement
▪ Two contact hours (2 CEUs) must be from a CPR/AED certification. Candidates must maintain and provide proof of current emergency cardiac care (CPR) certification and automated external defibrillator (AED) certification with hands-on training component.
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National Exercise Trainers Association requires CPR/AED certification with practical skills component that includes Adult CPR and AED.
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Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer requires Healthcare Provider level CPR/BLS course with hands on skills evaluation.
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Athletic Trainers (ATs) must be able to demonstrate ongoing certification in ECC throughout the reporting period. Although continuing education units (CEUs) are not awarded for ECC certification, ATs need to be current with the ECC requirements throughout the reporting period.
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National Council for Certified Personal Trainers accepts online CPR/AED courses which includes Adult CPR and AED.
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A valid CPR card is a non-expired card, bearing the name of the recipient that received the training. Only Adult CPR trainer certification is required for the purposes of obtaining your Personal Trainer Certification, however, employment at certain facilities may have other CPR requirements, such as Infant/Child CPR, First Aid, and/or AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) Training.
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National Council on Strength and Fitness accepts online CPR/AED courses which includes Adult CPR and AED.
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We're thrilled to have reviews from our satisfied students who can attest to the power of our First Aid, CPR or Bloodborne Pathogens course offerings. We work with subject matter experts & OSHA Certified instructors to develop high quality, comprehensive & updated curriculum.
“Wow, thanks so much, American Health Care Academy has been very helpful to me, I will use your services in the future as well as recommend your services to my friends and family and staff! Thanks so much!”
Ashley F. Nichols
“The CPR training was exceptional! I prefer this to the classroom Settings. I am a certified Montessori teacher and this course worked out for me and my coworkers!”
Catalina Pippa
“Just completed my recertification. So excited that you guys added a Bloodborne Pathogens course; it’s so nicely put together!”
Cynthia Rodgers
“This program was easy to understand and well put together. We certified a group of 10 friends, and appreciated the group setup.”
Damon Mosby
“I was offered a job and needed a CPR course completed immediately. American Health Care Academy was a lifesaver; I was able to print my CPR certification card right away and go to work the next morning.”
Illiana Walker
“Great training and nice to complete from the privacy of my own home. Loved the fact that it’s accredited and accepted nationally.”
Jose Paul
“I loved how I could complete this course at my own pace and take the test when I was truly ready for it. The fact that the curriculum is designed and led by experts just establishes more trust in AHCA.”
Linda Mary R.
“This is my second time renewing with you guys – and I appreciate the constant course updates. This site gets simpler to certify with every time. I love the combo courses, so I can finish my CPR training and First Aid class from the comfort of my home.”
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We monitor & update our online courses to follow changing national emergency response standards and research.
Certified instructors developed the curriculum to provide training in CPR & safety procedures for lay responders & medical professionals.
Get credit hours for your training at American Health Care Academy; provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine.
American Health Care Academy offers discounts on CPR/AED certifications for groups of 5 or more. Each fitness trainer group will have a dedicated account executive for constant support and service.
Our certfications are widely & nationally accepted. If the certification is rejected, we will issue you a refund.
American Health Care Academy and Postgraduate Institute for Medicine provide a joint CE certification for all CPR and First Aid courses.
