CPR Frequently Asked Questions
PLEASE NOTE: FOR MOST CPR AND FIRST AID COURSES, RENEWAL AND CERTIFICATION IS THE SAME COURSE
All classes include certification card in class fee.
All Course Completion Cards are valid for 2 years.
ASHI & MEDIC First Aid Course Completion Cards are available immediately upon completion of course.
Please allow up to two weeks for AHA e-cards.
All classes include certification card in class fee.
All Course Completion Cards are valid for 2 years.
ASHI & MEDIC First Aid Course Completion Cards are available immediately upon completion of course.
Please allow up to two weeks for AHA e-cards.
Q: AHA, Red Cross, ASHI, MEDIC First Aid; what does it all mean, and which is better?
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-AHA = American Heart Association. They are the governing agency that regulates CPR science and protocols. They provide the highest quality of training available, but as a result AHA courses tend to be longer and more expensive.
-Red Cross = American Red Cross. They are a very well known CPR and First Aid training brand nationally and internationally. Since 2016 they have been working jointly with American Heart Association to create equivalency in their classes to AHA standards and practices. As a result their classes a very high quality, but like AHA can be longer and more expensive than comparable ASHI or MEDIC First Aid classes.
-ASHI = American Safety & Health Institute. They are a Health and Safety Institute company and a sister organization to MEDIC First Aid that provides the next best level of training below AHA and Red Cross. ASHI training is based on AHA science and protocols as well as other established guidelines, and therefore is accepted as a premier form of training. It is the best choice for those who are budget conscious, or those that simply need a certification without a lot of extra frills.
-MEDIC First Aid is a Health and Safety Institute company and a sister organization to ASHI that provides training that is relevant to occupational settings. MEDIC First Aid courses focus on skills that are required for people who only need basic skills required by their workplace or employer.
Q: How long are course completion cards good for?
A: Unless otherwise stated, course completion cards are good for 2 years.
Q: I need to renew my CPR certification, how do I do that?
A: Most CPR and First Aid courses do not offer a separate renewal, so they must be retaken in full or challenged. (Contact us for more information about challenging a CPR course). AHA BLS does offer a shorter renewal course for renewing.
Q: Do I need to have a current CPR provider card to take a renewal course?
A: Yes, to qualify for a renewal course, you must have a current CPR provider card. The provider card must be the same CPR type that you are wanting to renew.
Q: What is included in the class price?
A: The cost of taking the class itself, as well as the cost of the course completion card are all included in the class price. For ASHI and MEDIC First Aid classes, a digital course workbook is also included in the class price. For AHA courses, Student Manuals are required for the class and can be purchased when checking out, or you can provide your own. Student Manuals must be 2015 or newer to be accepted.
Q: Are course materials digital or printed?
A: Most AHA courses have physical printed Student Manuals (Although digital ones are available), while most ASHI and MEDIC First Aid courses use digital books.
Q: If I fail a class, do I get a refund?
A: No, unfortunately we cannot offer refunds to students who fail a class. However we will work with any student, within the confines of the policies of the specific class, to help them so that they have the best opportunity to succeed.
A:
-AHA = American Heart Association. They are the governing agency that regulates CPR science and protocols. They provide the highest quality of training available, but as a result AHA courses tend to be longer and more expensive.
-Red Cross = American Red Cross. They are a very well known CPR and First Aid training brand nationally and internationally. Since 2016 they have been working jointly with American Heart Association to create equivalency in their classes to AHA standards and practices. As a result their classes a very high quality, but like AHA can be longer and more expensive than comparable ASHI or MEDIC First Aid classes.
-ASHI = American Safety & Health Institute. They are a Health and Safety Institute company and a sister organization to MEDIC First Aid that provides the next best level of training below AHA and Red Cross. ASHI training is based on AHA science and protocols as well as other established guidelines, and therefore is accepted as a premier form of training. It is the best choice for those who are budget conscious, or those that simply need a certification without a lot of extra frills.
-MEDIC First Aid is a Health and Safety Institute company and a sister organization to ASHI that provides training that is relevant to occupational settings. MEDIC First Aid courses focus on skills that are required for people who only need basic skills required by their workplace or employer.
Q: How long are course completion cards good for?
A: Unless otherwise stated, course completion cards are good for 2 years.
Q: I need to renew my CPR certification, how do I do that?
A: Most CPR and First Aid courses do not offer a separate renewal, so they must be retaken in full or challenged. (Contact us for more information about challenging a CPR course). AHA BLS does offer a shorter renewal course for renewing.
Q: Do I need to have a current CPR provider card to take a renewal course?
A: Yes, to qualify for a renewal course, you must have a current CPR provider card. The provider card must be the same CPR type that you are wanting to renew.
Q: What is included in the class price?
A: The cost of taking the class itself, as well as the cost of the course completion card are all included in the class price. For ASHI and MEDIC First Aid classes, a digital course workbook is also included in the class price. For AHA courses, Student Manuals are required for the class and can be purchased when checking out, or you can provide your own. Student Manuals must be 2015 or newer to be accepted.
Q: Are course materials digital or printed?
A: Most AHA courses have physical printed Student Manuals (Although digital ones are available), while most ASHI and MEDIC First Aid courses use digital books.
Q: If I fail a class, do I get a refund?
A: No, unfortunately we cannot offer refunds to students who fail a class. However we will work with any student, within the confines of the policies of the specific class, to help them so that they have the best opportunity to succeed.