How Long Does It Take to Get CPR Certified?
You’re looking to get CPR certified. Maybe it’s so you can be ready in the event of a medical emergency. Over 350,000 cardiac arrests happen outside of hospitals every year
November 7, 2026
AHA CPR Certification
BLS
ACLS
PALS
CPR AED & First Aid
- Official AHA Certification
- Same-Day AHA eCard Processing
- Convenient Nationwide Locations
- Self-Guided Skills Sessions from $75
- Training Options
Find the Right AHA Training Option for Your Schedule
Explore flexible American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, PALS, CPR AED, and First Aid training options with Citywide CPR. Choose from Self-Guided Learning, live virtual BLS skills training, instructor-led classes, and onsite group training. Find the option that fits your certification requirements, schedule, and location.
- Self-Guided Learning
AHA Self-Guided BLS, ACLS & PALS Certification and Renewal
Complete your American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, or PALS certification or renewal with Citywide CPR’s flexible Self-Guided Learning option. Complete your AHA HeartCode online course, then visit a CPR Verification Station for your hands-on skills session using a Voice-Assisted Manikin (VAM) with real-time feedback. Skills sessions typically take approximately 15–30 minutes.
Get Certified in 3 Easy Steps
Complete Your AHA HeartCode Online Course
Complete the required online coursework at your own pace.
Complete Your Hands-On Skills Session
Visit a Citywide CPR Verification Station and complete your skills assessment using a Voice-Assisted Manikin with real-time feedback.
Receive Your Official AHA eCard
Your official American Heart Association eCard is processed the same day after successful completion of course requirements and the skills session.
- Self-Guided Courses
Current Self-Guided Course Pricing
BLS
Online & Skills
$89
Promotional Price
Skills Only
$75
ACLS
Online & Skills
$275
Skills Only
$130
PALS
Online & Skills
$275
Skills Only
$130
Heartsaver CPR AED
Select Locations
Online & Skills
$125
Skills Only
$95
Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
Select Locations
Online & Skills
$135
Skills Only
$100
Heartsaver available at select locations.
Skills Only requires completion of the corresponding AHA online course before your skills session.
- Live Virtual Training
Virtual AHA BLS Certification & Renewal — Live Instructor Training
Can’t make it to one of our CPR Verification Stations? Citywide CPR brings the hands-on portion of American Heart Association BLS training to you through a live, instructor-guided virtual skills session.
Whether you’re an individual healthcare professional or an organization coordinating training for a few employees, our virtual option makes certification and renewal convenient. Complete the required AHA HeartCode online course, receive your CPR training equipment by mail, and connect with a live AHA instructor by video for your hands-on skills session.
Citywide CPR makes virtual BLS skills training simple and convenient with an established process that includes equipment shipped directly to you, live instructor guidance, and a prepaid return label.
How Virtual BLS Training Works
01
Complete Your AHA Online Course
Finish the required AHA HeartCode BLS coursework before your virtual skills session.
02
Receive Your Equipment & Meet Your Instructor
We ship the CPR training equipment to you. At your scheduled appointment, connect by video with a live AHA instructor to demonstrate your hands-on skills and receive real-time guidance.
03
Return Your Equipment & Receive Your AHA eCard
Use the included prepaid return label to ship the equipment back. Your official AHA eCard is processed the same day after successful completion of course requirements and the skills session.
Ideal for individual healthcare professionals, remote students, and organizations arranging virtual BLS skills training for small groups.
- The Citywide Difference
Why Choose Citywide CPR?
Flexible AHA Certification & Renewal
BLS, ACLS, PALS, CPR AED, and First Aid training options for healthcare professionals, individuals, and organizations.
Convenient Training Options
Choose Self-Guided Learning, live virtual BLS skills training, instructor-led classes, or group and onsite training based on your needs and availability.
Hands-On Skills Training
Complete required skills training through the appropriate AHA training pathway, including Self-Guided Verification Stations or live instructor-led sessions.
Official AHA eCards
Official American Heart Association eCards are processed the same day after successful completion of course requirements and the skills session.
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