CPR Certification & AHA BLS FAQ

No. American Heart Association courses that teach CPR skills require a hands-on skills session. Online-only BLS does not produce an AHA BLS Provider course completion card. Illinois CPR Certification provides instructor-led skills training so your team can complete the requirements employers typically expect.

The full BLS Provider course is about 4.5 hours with breaks. The renewal course is about 4 hours. Those are AHA timing estimates based on a 1:6:2 instructor:student:manikin ratio; your group size and remediation needs can change the clock time.

After successful completion of the skills and written requirements, cards are issued through the AHA Training Center your instructor is aligned with. Training Centers must issue cards within 20 business days; eCards often arrive sooner. You can verify cards at heart.org/cpr/mycards.

An AHA BLS Provider eCard is valid for two years, through the end of the month it was issued. Plan renewals before the expiration month so your dental office or clinic stays covered.

Yes. Mobile and onsite group training is the core of Illinois CPR Certification. We bring manikins, AED trainers, and materials to your workplace across Chicagoland and Illinois when travel works for your date and group.

[TODO: minimum and maximum students per class]. AHA course quality depends on instructor-to-student and manikin ratios, so we size groups carefully. Tell us your headcount on the quote form.

A suitable room with chairs and enough clear floor space for kneeling compressions, plus access for equipment load-in and a site contact. Details are listed on the onsite group training page.

Yes. Most healthcare teams book renewals for the full staff so everyone stays on the same two-year cycle. Mention renewal vs initial training in your quote notes.

AHA courses allow remediation within the course framework when a participant needs more practice. Participants must still meet AHA skills and written requirements to receive a course completion card. Instructors may pause or stop participation when safety is a concern.

AHA course completion cards are accepted in all U.S. states, but each employer, hospital credentialing office, and licensing board sets its own rules. Always confirm with your board or employer which card and renewal window they require.

Use the American Heart Association eCard verification tools at heart.org/cpr/mycards. Employers often ask staff to share a verification link or screenshot from that portal.

Pricing depends on group size, location, and initial vs renewal format. We do not list public prices—request a quote and we will follow up with options for your team.

See the Cancellation & Refund Policy for notice periods, rescheduling, and no-show terms. Several values are still marked for Jason to confirm.

Yes—we review reasonable accommodation requests in good faith. AHA allows reasonable accommodations, but students must still meet core skill requirements to receive a course completion card. Contact us before class day whenever possible; details are on the Accessibility page.