When it comes to life-saving skills, quality training is everything. Knowing how to respond to emergencies like cardiac arrests is crucial, so ensuring your life support training is completed by an American Heart Association (AHA) certified training site becomes paramount. AHA-certified training sites adhere to the highest standards of emergency care education. Choosing an AHA-certified training site guarantees that you are learning from instructors who are experts in their field, equipping you with the skills needed to make a difference in emergency medical care.
The Gold Standard for Life Support Training
The AHA has established itself as the gold standard for life support training due to its rigorous, evidence-based guidelines and comprehensive training programs. By continuously integrating the latest scientific research into their curricula, the AHA ensures that its courses in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) remain at the forefront of emergency care education. The widespread adoption and endorsement of AHA guidelines by healthcare institutions globally further solidify its reputation. Additionally, the AHA's commitment to high-quality training, public education, and continuous innovation makes it a trusted leader in life support training, equipping professionals and laypeople with the skills to save lives effectively.
Most Universities and Hospitals Systems require certification from an AHA center.
Qualified, Experienced Instructors
When real lives depend upon your recertification training, instructors with real-life expertise who experience these situations daily are critical. Obtaining your certification from an experienced instructor is important as they have:
Accurate and Up-to-date Information: Medical knowledge and techniques are constantly evolving. By learning from accredited, experienced practitioners, you can ensure that you receive accurate and up-to-date information on lifesaving procedures. These instructors deeply understand the latest advancements and guidelines in medical practice, ensuring that you receive the most current and evidence-based training.
Practical Skills and Experience: Professional medical practitioners bring real-world experience to their teaching. They have often encountered various medical emergencies firsthand and can provide valuable insights, practical tips, and case examples. Their expertise allows them to offer practical guidance on handling different scenarios, which can significantly enhance your ability to respond effectively in a crisis.
Feedback and Guidance: During the certification process, medical industry professionals can provide personalized feedback and guidance. They can observe your techniques, correct any errors, and offer valuable suggestions for improvement. This hands-on approach ensures that you develop the necessary skills to perform life-saving procedures correctly and confidently.
AHA Course Completion Cards
As a global leader in fighting heart disease and stroke, it's clear AHA training programs are of the highest quality. If your healthcare employer requires a life support certification or recertification, be sure you are receiving your training from an AHA authorized Training Site. To verify you have completed a genuine AHA course, ensure your card looks like the one below.
AHA Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) course cards are available only to authorized Training Centers (TCs) with a confidential security code issued by AHA National Center ECC Programs. Each student who successfully completes an AHA ECC credentialed course must be issued the appropriate card, which bears an AHA logo. The TC conducting the course is responsible for card issuance and security through its instructors and Training sites. Duplicate course cards are managed by the TC issuing the original card.
Format: ECC cards will be issued electronically. eCards are valid course completion cards and can be presented to employers as proof of successful completion of an AHA course. The eCards are issued by the authorized TC and are valid for 2 years through the end of the month. Students may print eCards in a certificate-size or wallet-size format, or may present them as an image on a mobile device.
Legitimate and secure: eCards are more secure than printed cards. A three-point verification by the Training Center Coordinator (TCC), Instructor, and the student, is required to issue and claim eCards. eCard information is populated electronically by the TCC or Instructor and can only be altered by the TCC or AHA Customer Service by using AHA’s My CardsTM.
Timing of Issuance: Cards will be processed within 24 hours following successful completion of the course. Participants will receive a notification their eCard is ready via the email address they provided during registration. Participants will receive an email from the AHA and must click on the link in the email to claim their card. The email will be sent from ecards@heart.org with the subject “Your AHA eCard”. You can view the status of all of your AHA certifications at www.heart.org/cpr/mycards.
Employer Verification: eCards can be easily verified by employers at http://www.heart.org/cpr/mycards to prove issuance by a valid TC (Training Center) and Instructor aligned with that TC.
The American Heart Association does not certify trainers, doctors, or training courses created by other organizations. Any claims that training products or materials are “AHA Certified,” “AHA Approved,” “AHA Compliant” or “created by AHA certified” people, where the “AHA” means the American Heart Association, are not true and are usually fake websites with fake certifications. Do not fall for the “all online” certification because they are not AHA. An AHA skills course provided by an authorized AHA provider is required in conjunction with the online portion of the course to confirm the student’s knowledge of the material in order to receive an AHA certification. Additionally, the AHA does not give "Instant" anything or "Instant" wallet cards online. These websites are not authorized AHA Training sites. All cards must be issued by an authorized training center of the American Heart Association. All online courses must be taken via the AHA ShopCPR website at https://shopcpr.heart.org/product-type/blended-elearning, and skills tests for the online courses must be done in person via an American Heart Association authorized provider.
ACLS Academy is an authorized American Heart Association (AHA)- Aligned Training Center with three convenient locations in Massachusetts: Quincy, Bridgewater, and Newton Center. ACLS Academy provides high-quality courses, all taught by instructors practicing in the medical profession, for ACLS, TNCC, BLS, ENPC, NRP, PALS, Bloodborne Pathogen, HeartSaver CPR/AED, First Aid, and Instructor Courses. Please browse our catalog of courses.