Why the class day is the expensive part
The course fee is small. The day it costs you is not. A traditional class needs one instructor, one room, one date and everyone present at the same time. For a nursing unit, a job site, a childcare center or a restaurant, that means backfilled shifts, overtime, or running short. So certifications slip, and get fixed under pressure during a survey, an audit or a licensing visit.
Choose the course for each role
BLS Provider: Adult, child and infant CPR, AED use and choking relief.
ACLS: For staff who manage cardiac emergencies beyond basic life support (ED and ICU nurses, hospitalists, anesthesia, rapid response teams).
PALS: The pediatric equivalent, for pediatric, ED and urgent care staff.
One group can mix BLS, ACLS and PALS. First Aid is not currently offered.
BLS vs ACLS vs PALS →Choose where the hands-on part happens
| Bulk license packs | On-site with the CPR Go Kit | |
|---|---|---|
| Where | Any of 75 CPR Certification Labs offices in 16 states | Your facility |
| Minimum | Packs start at 10 licenses | 10 people |
| Availability | Good for 1 year from purchase | Kit stays several days, based on headcount |
| Best for | Distributed teams, remote staff, rolling hiring | Teams at one facility who'd rather not travel |
| Price | As low as $89 per person | As low as $99 per person |
The two are separate purchases. Companies with a Go Kit visit can also buy a bulk license pack for new hires or anyone who misses the visit dates.
Issue access codes
A company admin assigns an access code to an employee. Codes don't need names at purchase time; assign them as people come due, new hires included. The portal shows which codes are issued, redeemed or still available.
Employees complete coursework and the skills check
Online AHA coursework (HeartCode)
Self-paced, roughly 1–3 hours depending on the course.
An individual in-person skills check
Typically 20–30 minutes for BLS; ACLS and PALS take longer but fit within the one-hour session.
Measured, not eyeballed
The skills station measures compression rate and depth live with RQI technology, so the check is measured, not eyeballed.
Official AHA eCard
The official AHA eCard is issued in the employee's own name as soon as they pass.
Track completions and renewals
The portal shows licenses used and remaining, who has booked, completed certifications and upcoming renewal timing, across every team and location. Each eCard can be verified by the employer on the AHA eCards site.
Special cases
Night shift and weekends
Go Kit check-offs can be scheduled across off-hours and shift changes. Office appointments are typically Monday–Saturday, 8 AM–8 PM; check the nearest center's hours.
Staggered renewal dates
Certify three people this month and nine next month without renegotiating anything.
When an employee leaves
The eCard belongs to the person and stays valid until it expires.
Frequently asked questions
No. You buy a bulk license pack sized to your headcount and assign codes as people need them, new hires included.
