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

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Adult CPR

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Bloodborne Pathogens

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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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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:

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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.



Nursing (RN, APRN, LVN, LPN)

ANCC Credits (American Nurses Credentialing Center)

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

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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

Pharmacy
Pharmacists (PharmD, RPh)

ACPE Credits (Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education)
  • ACPE Credits Release Date: February 1st, 2026
  • ACPE Credits Exp Date: January 31st, 2027

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

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Course Activity Name Credit Hours Pharmacists Universal Activity Number
BLS CPR 2 Hours (0.20 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-26-060-H05-P
BLS CPR Recertification 2 Hours (0.20 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-26-060-H05-P
Healthcare Provider CPR 2 Hours (0.20 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-26-061-H05-P
Healthcare Provider CPR Recertification 2 Hours (0.20 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-26-061-H05-P
Adult CPR 1 Hour (0.10 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-26-064-H05-P
Adult CPR Recertification 1 Hour (0.10 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-26-064-H05-P
Basic First Aid 1.5 Hours (0.15 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-26-062-H05-P
Basic First Aid Recertification 1.5 Hours (0.15 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-26-062-H05-P
Blood Borne Pathogens 1 Hour (0.10 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-26-063-H05-P
Blood Borne Pathogens Recertification 1 Hour (0.10 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-26-063-H05-P
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) 10 Hours (1.00 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-26-065-H05-P
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Recertification 10 Hours (1.00 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-26-065-H05-P

Pharmacy Technicians: CPhT

Course Activity Name Credit Hours Pharmacy Technicians Universal Activity Number
BLS CPR 2 Hours (0.20 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-26-060-H05-T
BLS CPR Recertification 2 Hours (0.20 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-26-060-H05-T
Healthcare Provider CPR 2 Hours (0.20 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-26-061-H05-T
Healthcare Provider CPR Recertification 2 Hours (0.20 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-26-061-H05-T
Adult CPR 1 Hour (0.10 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-26-064-H05-T
Adult CPR Recertification 1 Hour (0.10 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-26-064-H05-T
Basic First Aid 1.5 Hours (0.15 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-26-062-H05-T
Basic First Aid Recertification 1.5 Hours (0.15 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-26-062-H05-T
Blood Borne Pathogens 1 Hour (0.10 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-26-063-H05-T
Blood Borne Pathogens Recertification 1 Hour (0.10 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-26-063-H05-T
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) 10 Hours (1.00 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-26-065-H05-T
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Recertification 10 Hours (1.00 CEUs) JA4008162-9999-26-065-H05-T

Dental (DDS or DMD)

ADA Credits (The American Dental Association)

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

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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

Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)

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

AAPA Credits (American Academy of Physician Associates)
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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

Optometry (OD)

COPE Credits (The Council on Optometric Practitioner Education)

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

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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

Dietician (RD or RDN)

CDR Credits (Commission on Dietetic Registration)

This program offers the following CPEUs for dieticians:

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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

Others / Non Medical Professional

AMA Credits (American Medical Association)

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

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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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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.

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The live session evaluates BLS CPR skills, including compressions, rescue breaths, AED use, and airway management, ensuring you meet CPR certification requirements.

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The American Academy of CPR and First Aid provides online CPR certification designed for individuals who want to learn essential life-saving skills and receive a valid certification. This online CPR certification course is suitable for healthcare professionals, workplace employees, teachers, caregivers, and anyone who wants to be prepared to respond in real-life situations where CPR may be required.

With online CPR certification, you can complete CPR training online from any location while learning step-by-step techniques that are used in real-world scenarios. This online CPR training includes CPR and AED instruction, helping you understand how to recognize cardiac arrest, perform chest compressions, provide rescue breaths, and use an Automated External Defibrillator effectively.

Online CPR Certification - Simple and Flexible

Online CPR certification provides a flexible way to complete your CPR training without the need to attend scheduled classroom sessions. This CPR certification online allows you to learn at your own pace, revisit lessons whenever needed, and complete your training based on your personal schedule. This flexibility makes it easier for working professionals and busy individuals to complete their CPR certification without disrupting their daily routine.

The online CPR certification course is structured in a way that gradually builds your understanding of CPR techniques. Each section focuses on a specific skill, allowing you to develop confidence as you progress through the training and prepare for the final exam.

What You Will Learn

During this online CPR certification course, you will learn essential CPR training techniques that are commonly used in emergency situations. The course focuses on both understanding the theory behind CPR and applying the correct steps in practical scenarios.

  • How to recognize the signs of cardiac arrest and loss of responsiveness
  • How to perform chest compressions with correct depth and rhythm
  • How to provide rescue breaths safely and effectively
  • How to operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
  • How to perform CPR for adults, children, and infants

Get Your CPR Certification Online

After completing your online CPR certification training and successfully passing the exam, you will be able to download your CPR certification. This CPR certification online is valid for two years and can be used to meet workplace requirements or for general knowledge and preparedness.

The online CPR certification process is designed to be straightforward. You can progress through the training at your own pace and take the exam when you feel confident in your understanding of CPR training concepts.

Complete CPR Training Online

This online CPR training includes structured lessons, detailed explanations, and visual demonstrations that help reinforce learning. The goal of this CPR certification online course is to make complex CPR procedures easier to understand and apply in real-life situations.

Why CPR Certification Matters

Cardiac arrest can occur suddenly and without warning. In such situations, immediate CPR can help maintain blood circulation to the brain and vital organs until professional medical help arrives. Learning CPR through an online CPR certification course prepares you to take quick action when every second matters.

By completing CPR training online, individuals gain the confidence to respond effectively in emergencies and provide meaningful assistance when it is needed most.

CPR Certification Courses

We offer a variety of CPR certification courses designed to meet different learning needs. Each online CPR certification course focuses on CPR training, AED usage, and safety awareness to ensure a complete understanding of life-saving techniques.

BLS CPR Certification Online

This online CPR certification course covers CPR training for adults, children, and infants. It includes chest compressions, AED usage, rescue breathing techniques, and response methods for cardiac events.

Healthcare Provider CPR Certification Online

This CPR certification online is designed for healthcare professionals and includes advanced CPR training techniques, team-based response strategies, and AED usage in clinical settings.

First Aid Certification Online

This course teaches how to respond to injuries such as bleeding, burns, fractures, and other medical conditions while complementing CPR training knowledge.

Bloodborne Pathogens Certification

This course focuses on infection control, safety procedures, and reducing exposure risks in different environments.

Adult CPR Training Online

This online CPR training focuses on adult CPR techniques, including compressions, breathing support, and AED usage.

ACLS Certification Online

This course includes advanced cardiovascular life support concepts, including cardiac rhythm recognition and emergency response protocols.

Benefits of Online CPR Certification

Online CPR certification provides flexibility while allowing you to complete CPR training online in a structured manner. This CPR certification online helps individuals build knowledge and confidence without requiring attendance at scheduled classes.

  • Learn CPR training online at your own pace
  • Access online CPR certification anytime
  • Understand CPR and AED techniques clearly
  • Complete your CPR certification online from anywhere

CPR Training Process

The online CPR certification process is designed to be simple and easy to follow while ensuring that learners understand each step before moving forward.

  • Register for your online CPR certification course
  • Complete CPR training online through structured lessons
  • Pass the exam with the required score
  • Download your CPR certification

Compare Learning Options

If you are searching for CPR certification near me, you may find options such as local classes or in-person training sessions. While these options may work for some individuals, many learners choose online CPR certification or blended hands-on CPR because they provide greater flexibility and allow completion of CPR training online at a convenient pace. The comparison below highlights the differences between these learning methods.

CPR Certification Methods

Blended Hands-On CPR

In-Person Hands-On CPR

Study Courses

Online course are accessible at any time with an internet connection

Online course are accessible at any time with an internet connection

Flexibility

Learn at your own pace and schedule

Structured class schedule and location

Registration

Click here to register or log in

Click here to register or log in

CPR Course

Engage with the online course content

Engage with the online course content

Exam

Achieve an 80% or higher score on the online exam

Achieve an 80% or higher score on the online exam

Practical Training

Order a manikin, delivered to your location, for hands-on CPR training

Schedule an in-person CPR skills assessment with an evaluator

Live Session

Schedule a live virtual session with a certified CPR instructor from your account once you receive the manikin

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Schedule In-Person Session

N/A

Coordinate a date and time for your in-person CPR skills check with the evaluator

Evaluation Competency Checklist

Once the live session is scheduled, an assessment checklist is sent to the instructor

After booking an appointment, a QR code containing the hands-on CPR skills competency checklist is sent via email to both the user and the instructor

Skills Assessment

A certified instructor evaluates your hands-on CPR skills during the live session. Successful completion of this component is necessary to pass the course

Your practical skills are assessed during the session. You must pass this hands-on component to successfully complete the course

Certification

Upon passing the hands-on CPR skills test, you will receive a digital certification

Upon passing the hands-on CPR skills testing, you'll receive a digital certification

CPR is a life-saving skill that helps maintain blood flow during cardiac arrest. Acting quickly can improve survival chances while waiting for emergency medical services to arrive.

Online CPR certification helps individuals develop the knowledge and confidence needed to respond effectively and apply CPR training in real-life situations.

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Begin your online CPR certification and complete your CPR training online at your own pace while building confidence in your ability to perform life-saving skills.

Our Mission

Our mission is to make CPR certification simple, accessible, and effective through online CPR certification and blended hands-on CPR training options.

Our Vision

Our vision is to provide clear and effective online CPR training that helps individuals gain the confidence to perform CPR when it matters most.


Frequently Asked Questions?

CPR certification confirms you've completed cardiopulmonary resuscitation training and passed the required test.

The 7 commonly taught steps in CPR include:

  1. Check responsiveness
  2. Call for help
  3. Open the airway
  4. Check breathing
  5. Begin chest compressions
  6. Give rescue breaths
  7. Use an AED if available

Each of these steps is explained in detail throughout our CPR training courses.

CPR certification courses offered by the American Academy of CPR & First Aid, Inc. include AED training as part of the learning process.

AED training is included in the following certification courses:

  • BLS CPR Certification
  • Healthcare Provider CPR Certification
  • Adult CPR Certification
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification

AED training includes step-by-step training on how to:

  • Perform effective chest compressions
  • Give rescue breaths correctly
  • Operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) safely and confidently

These combined skills form the foundation of all CPR certification courses offered by the American Academy of CPR & First Aid. You’ll learn how to perform CPR and use an AED following the latest safety guidelines.

If you choose the Blended Hands-On CPR option, you’ll first complete the online course followed by an online exam where you need to secure 80% or higher. Then, if you don’t already have a CPR manikin, you’ll need to order one first. Once you receive it, you can schedule a live virtual skills evaluation with a certified instructor for your CPR skills demonstration. During this session, your CPR and AED techniques are reviewed using a CPR Hands-On Skills Evaluation Checklist, and upon successful completion, you will be able to print your certification from your account.

Certification requirements vary by state, employer, and institution. The American Academy of CPR and First Aid, Inc. provides courses accredited through the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine, which is jointly accredited by ACCME, ACPE, and ANCC to offer CME/CEU credits.

We recommend confirming specific acceptance requirements with your employer or state regulatory body before enrolling. If your certification is not accepted, you may request a refund in accordance with our Refund Policy.

Immediately after passing the exam and completing your certificate payment.

Getting started is simple:

  • Register: Sign up for Online CPR Certification.
  • Take the Course: Study the course content.
  • Pass the Exam: Score 80% or higher on the test.
  • Download your CPR Certification: Instantly access your CPR Certification online in PDF, Word, HTML, or JPEG format.

CPR training includes chest compressions, rescue breaths, and AED use for adults, children, and infants.

CPR AED certification includes CPR techniques plus training in how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED).

CPR certification is usually valid for two years. After that, renewal is recommended to stay current.

The estimated time to complete each course varies:

  • 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 time estimates include reviewing the course material and taking the certification exam. Since the courses are self-paced, completion time may vary based on individual learning speed.

Online CPR Certification teaches essential life-saving techniques, including:

  • CPR Techniques: Learn how to perform chest compressions and rescue breathing to help individuals experiencing cardiac arrest.
  • AED Use: Understand how to access, position, and operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to deliver life-saving shocks safely.
  • Personal Safety Measures: Gain insights on using protective barriers and ensuring your safety while attending to emergencies.
  • Chain of Survival: Discover the importance of teamwork and coordination for an effective response.
  • Recognizing Heart Disease: Identify early signs of heart disease to take timely action.
  • Assessing Unresponsive Individuals: Understand how to evaluate and respond to someone who is unresponsive to ensure proper care.

These courses equip learners with the knowledge and confidence needed to act quickly and effectively during emergencies.

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