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If you need to renew your Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification, American Health Care Academy offers a fast, affordable, and fully online renewal course. Our BLS/CPR Renewal course is designed for healthcare providers, lay responders, and workplace safety personnel who have previously completed a BLS or CPR course and need to renew before their two-year certification expires. With our self-paced online format, you can renew on your own schedule from any device, without the disruption of in-person classes, mandatory attendance windows, or travel time. Review the essential lifesaving concepts, complete the final assessment when you are ready, and download your renewed certificate the same day you pass. Our renewal courses deliver the same nationally accepted certification as in-person programs, with the same CE credit hours, the same two-year validity, and a 98 percent employer acceptance rate.
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Our CPR and BLS renewal courses are updated regularly to follow current AHA/ECC guidelines and national emergency response standards, so the credential you renew is recognized by employers, licensing boards, and healthcare organizations across the United States.
Certified CPR instructors developed all renewal course content, covering the same skills and protocols as in-person renewal classes, so the online recertification you receive is accepted by the large majority of employers and programs.
Renewing your CPR or BLS certification is easy and affordable on its own, but bundling your renewal with an ACLS or PALS enrollment makes it even more cost-efficient. When you enroll in PALS and ACLS through American Health Care Academy, you receive your BLS/CPR recertification at no additional charge as part of the bundle. This is the most efficient path for emergency medicine professionals, ICU staff, and any healthcare provider who needs to maintain current credentials in multiple advanced cardiovascular life support certifications at the same time. The bundle includes access to practice tests, optional virtual instructor sessions, and megacode scenarios. All courses in the bundle are self-paced, fully online, and earn CE credit hours through the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine.
American Health Care Academy and the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine provide joint CE certification for all PALS, ACLS, and Basic Life Support online renewal courses. Continuing education credit hours are a meaningful benefit of online CPR and BLS renewal: they let you document professional development, satisfy licensing board continuing education requirements, and demonstrate currency in resuscitation science, all through the same course that renews your certification. For most healthcare professionals, a single renewal course covers both the certification requirement and the CE hours for the renewal cycle. You only pay when you need the mailed physical wallet card; digital certificate download is included with course completion.
In my opinion AHCA is great. I really enjoy and appreciate the lifetime renewal. Pay once your good for the rest of your life without having to pay every time to retake the test and get your certificate. Good stuff!
Easy, informative, inexpensive and quick. Online chat assistance available for any issues. I appreciated a way to get re-certified without attending class during Covid. Also the modified info to give CPR when the patient may have Covid.
The CPR/AED, First Aid course was full of helpful information and easy to follow. The videos helped with visual instruction. The ability to take this online and not have to be in a class for a whole day was beneficial to me.
In my opinion AHCA is great. I really enjoy and appreciate the lifetime renewal. Pay once your good for the rest of your life without having to pay every time to retake the test and get your certificate. Good stuff!
Easy, informative, inexpensive and quick. Online chat assistance available for any issues. I appreciated a way to get re-certified without attending class during Covid. Also the modified info to give CPR when the patient may have Covid.
The CPR/AED, First Aid course was full of helpful information and easy to follow. The videos helped with visual instruction. The ability to take this online and not have to be in a class for a whole day was beneficial to me.
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Most CPR certifications are valid for two years from the date you pass. AHCA recommends beginning your renewal process one to three months before your expiration date. This buffer ensures your coverage stays continuous even if unexpected delays arise in your schedule, and it gives you time to complete the renewal course without the pressure of an imminent lapse.
What happens if your CPR certification expires? A lapsed certification does not invalidate skills you learned, but it does create a compliance gap. Most healthcare employers and clinical programs require uninterrupted, valid CPR certification as a condition of employment, credentialing, or clinical placement. An expired card can affect your ability to take shifts, start a new job, maintain a nursing license renewal, or satisfy a workplace safety compliance requirement. Renewing before expiration prevents that gap entirely. If your certification has already lapsed, you can still complete the renewal course and get recertified, though some employers or licensing bodies may require you to document that a lapse occurred.
Browse through our frequently asked questions to learn more about our courses. Our support team is always standing by for further assistance and questions.
Yes. Renewing your CPR certification is now easier, less expensive, and faster than ever before thanks to online CPR classes. With online CPR certification training, you don’t have to find a class that fits your schedule.
Moreover, the accessibility and convenience of our online classes offers a clear advantage over traditional in-person classes. You can recertify at your own pace as you review vital lifesaving concepts, and complete the test when you are ready. When you pass, you will be certified with the same nationally accredited certification that many in-person classes provide.
Yes, we have a renowned group program for groups starting with 5 individuals to larger, corporate group accounts. As the group size increases, we offer a better discount! The group account set up process is simple. Our program allows each individual to register and complete the course at his/her own pace and schedule. The group owner, or individual organizing the account, will also have access to various tools to track the group’s progress. Please click here to learn more about our group program and to register for an account.
Many people ask whether they can renew their CPR certification entirely online. The answer is yes. American Health Care Academy makes it straightforward for healthcare professionals, lay responders, and workplace safety staff to receive their CPR recertification through online video-based training, without scheduling an in-person class or waiting for an available local training slot. Once you pass the renewal assessment, your updated digital certificate is available for immediate download. Professionals can also receive CE credit hours for their online CPR training renewal, supporting license renewal requirements without additional coursework. Renew your certification today and receive a renewed wallet card valid for the next two years. The entire process, from enrollment to downloadable certificate, typically takes one to two hours.