The American Heart Association · CPR courses

HeartCode Online

The official American Heart Association eCard path: complete the HeartCode online course, finish a hands-on skills session at an AHA training site or center, and earn your 2-year AHA certification.

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Verify a skills check location near you
Before you buy, use the finder below to confirm an American Heart Association authorized training center or training site near you offers in-person skills sessions. Already near one of our locations in Lake City, Gainesville, Jacksonville, or Ocala? You're all set.
2 minutes · before you purchase
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Purchase & complete the AHA online course
Pick BLS, ACLS, or PALS below and check out. Your American Heart Association HeartCode online course link is emailed to you right after payment. Complete it at your own pace.
Online · self-paced
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Schedule & complete your skills session
Finish with a hands-on skills session at an American Heart Association authorized training center or training site — including ours. Use the finder below to locate one near you.
In person · at an AHA center
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Receive your 2-year AHA certification
Pass your skills session and your official American Heart Association eCard is issued — valid for two years and accepted at hospitals and employers nationwide.
Official AHA eCard
American Heart Association
Official AHA eCard
Self-paced online course
Accepted nationwide

Part 1

Verify a skills session location near you

On the American Heart Association site, choose "Skills Session Only" under "Class Formats" to find a skills session near you.

Find a skills session

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Choose your AHA online course

Select your course and check out — your official American Heart Association HeartCode online course link is emailed to you after payment.

Select your course

Your details

Your online course link is emailed here after checkout.
Course material emailed instantly after payment.

Online AHA course access is non-refundable once the course link has been issued. A separate hands-on skills session is required to earn your AHA eCard.

American Heart Association — FAQ

Common questions.

Is this an official American Heart Association course?

Yes. This is the official AHA HeartCode online course. Paired with a hands-on skills session at an AHA training center, it earns you an official American Heart Association eCard.

How do I get the online course after I pay?

Your AHA HeartCode online course link is emailed to the address you enter at checkout, right after payment. Complete it at your own pace.

Where do I do the hands-on skills session?

At any American Heart Association authorized training center or training site — including ours. Use the finder above to locate one near you.

How long is my certification valid?

Your American Heart Association eCard is valid for two years from the date you complete your skills session.

Which course should I take — BLS, ACLS, or PALS?

BLS is the foundation for all healthcare providers. ACLS is for advanced cardiovascular life support (ICU, ER, cath lab). PALS is for pediatric advanced life support. Most roles start with BLS; check your employer's requirement.