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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.

Nursing Accreditation

Credit Designation

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

ANCC Credits (American Nurses Credentialing Center)

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

Estimated Time to Completion:

  • BLS CPR - 2 Hours
  • Healthcare Provider CPR - 2 Hours
  • Adult CPR - 1 Hour
  • Basic First Aid - 1.5 Hours
  • Blood Borne Pathogens - 1 Hour
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - 10 Hours

Accreditation Statement

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In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and American Academy of CPR and First Aid.
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Accreditation Logo

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and American Academy of CPR and First Aid.
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.