Our courses exist completely online, with no face-to-face requirements. All of our materials are designed and approved by American Heart Association (AHA) trained doctors.
Is an online CPR certification valid?
Online certification is valid depending on whether or not your employer or accrediting organization says it's valid. There are employers who accept CPR certification from online providers, and there are those that are strict about only accepting certification from accredited CPR training organizations.23 Nov 2019
What online CPR certification is best?
- ExpertRating—CPR Certification.
- Health and Safety Institute—CPR and AED (All Ages)
- ProTrainings—Adult, Child and Infant CPR/AED.
- National CPR Foundation—CPR Certification Class.
- American Red Cross—Adult, Child and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED Online.
Is the CPR Heart Center legit?
These websites are fake. All cards must be issued by an authorized training center of the American Heart Association. If you suspect fraudulent CPR/ACLS/PALS certifications related to the American Heart Association please contact the AHA at 1-800-242-8721 or email reportfraud@heart.org.
What happens if my ACLS expired?
If you have allowed your certification to exceed that 2-year grace period, then it is no longer active or valid. Even if your ACLS card shows that it is currently expired, you are eligible to sign up for an ACLS Recertification course and do not need to sign up for another ACLS Certification course.
Is there a grace period for expired ACLS?
Wondering how long do you have to renew your ACLS after it expires (which it already has)? The two-year period is the full validity period, but you do get a 30-day grace period! However, if you miss that whole window period, you have to go through the whole process again in order to get recertified.11 Dec 2018
Can you do ACLS and BLS online?
ACLS is an online, fully accredited provider for professional certifications required for individuals who work in the medical field. Our online BLS certifications are accepted nationally by many healthcare employers and facilities.
Are all BLS certification valid?
BLS cards are valid for two years from the date on your certificate. If your American Red Cross BLS certification is about to expire (or has expired and you're within 30 days of its expiration), you can enroll in an abbreviated BLS course (a review course) and get recertified for two more years.
Is there a difference between BLS and BLS for healthcare providers?
“Most often, when a person is searching online or asking about a BLS certification, they mean Healthcare Provider level CPR,” Jody explained. “However, BLS is a generic term for any form of CPR. “The American Heart Association certification for healthcare providers is titled, “BLS for Healthcare Providers”.7 Nov 2018
Are all CPR certifications the same?
In short, no, not all CPR certifications and educational courses are inherently the same, and you'll need to make sure you get the right teaching, certification, and experience. The proper certification could easily mean the difference between life and death!22 Jul 2021
How long does an ACLS course take?
Time to complete the hands-on skills session is approximately 5 hours using the full agenda, and approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes using the update course agenda. The ACLS ILT Full Course is approximately 15 hours and 20 minutes with breaks and lunch.
How long does it take to complete online ACLS?
The online portion of HeartCode ACLS can be completed in 6.5 to 7 hours. Time to complete the hands-on skills session is approximately 5 hours using the full agenda, and approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes using the update course agenda.
How long does ACLS training last?
How long is ACLS good for? Your ACLS certification is valid for two years. Every two years, you will need to get your ACLS recertification to remain actively certified. You can get your ACLS renewal online through one of our recertification courses.