Is American Academy of CPR & First Aid, Inc. accredited?

The American Academy of CPR and First Aid is an independent organization accredited by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine, jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide CME/CEU credits. CPR and First Aid certification requirements vary by state and institutions since no organization exists that provides an endorsement or accreditation to any CPR course provider. Please check with your institution to validate requirements for certification acceptance.

What separates American Academy of CPR & First Aid, Inc. from other online certification courses?

American Academy of CPR and First Aid, Inc. is an online CPR certification provider with courses and exams. Our goal is to help you save lives, not to simply manufacture certificates. There are plenty of options for receiving a CPR certificate online. The information is covered quickly, efficiently, and effectively.

How long do American Academy of CPR & First Aid, Inc. courses take to complete?

Our courses are designed to be fast and informative, yet comprehensive enough to give you a complete understanding of the required skills, concepts, techniques, and guidelines. Depending on the course, you can expect anywhere from 2-10 hours to complete.

Does a course have to be completed all at once?

No. The course can be completed at any time. So, you can either take it in intervals, or all at once. You can also take the exam at any point after completing the course material. The exam will provide a summary of detailed answer explanations for both correct and incorrect answer choices.

How many questions are there on the certification exam?

Each exam contains 20 questions.

Can I take the exam again if I do not pass?

Yes, you can retake the exam if you fail to receive a passing score for the course exam.

How do I get my certificate and wallet card?

CME/CEU certifications require additional steps to receive your certification: American Academy of CPR and First Aid Certifications: After passing the exam, you can purchase the certification and then you will immediately be able to print your certification and wallet card. You can also request the certificates to be mailed for a low shipping cost. You can also send the digital certification to any email address from your account. CME/CEU Credit Certifications: After passing the exam, you must complete and submit the course evaluation survey before you are able to purchase your certificate. Once you have purchased your certificate, you can immediately print your certification and wallet card, and you can also request the certificates to be mailed for a low shipping cost. You can also send the digital certification to any email address from your account. Blended Hands-on CPR certification: For Hands-on CPR training we only issue digital online certification and we do not send any certification by mail. You can print your certification from your account.

What if I lose my certificate or wallet card?

If you lose your certification or wallet card issued by American Academy of CPR & First Aid, Inc., then please login to your account at www.onlinecprcertification.net and click 'Replacement Card/Mail'. You will be required to pay the shipping cost to receive a replacement certification.

How long will my certificate be valid?

Certificates are valid from the date of issue found on your certification: Healthcare Provider CPR: 2 years, BLS CPR (Adult/Child/Infant) Certification: 2 years, First Aid Course: 2 years, Adult CPR: 2 years, Bloodborne Pathogens: 1 year, ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): 2 years.

Will the certificate be accepted in my state?

Certification requirements can be different state-by-state as well as institutions and employers. Our courses are accredited by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine, jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). If for any reason your certification is not accepted, we will offer a refund of your certification purchase. You can find our refund policy on the link provided.

How much do American Academy of CPR & First Aid, Inc. courses cost?

All of our courses and exams are FREE except ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) course which needs to be purchased first. There is no cost to learn the course material or take the exam. Please refer to the single course certification cost and multiple certification discount costs at our pricing page: https://www.onlinecprcertification.net/certificate.php

What amount will I receive as a refund?

Refund policies for CPR certification: American Academy of CPR and FirstAid, Inc. is currently the CPR certification provider with courses and exams. Our courses and certifications are accepted by many institutions and organizations throughout USA. Because our courses and exams are free, you and your organization have full access to view and evaluate the materials before purchasing any certificates. However, if for any reason your American Academy of CPR and FirstAid, Inc. certification does not fulfill the requirements set forth by your organization, we will issue a full refund when you can confirm denial. To request a refund, please send an email, fax, or post mail to American Academy of CPR and FirstAid, Inc. within 30 days of payment of your certificate. In your correspondence, please include: Your full name, Email Address, Mailing address, Written proof of denial. If you cannot obtain written proof of rejection, please include contact information for the rejecting institution including name, name of the supervisor, phone number, and email address.

The American Academy of CPR and First Aid is accredited by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine who is jointly accredited by the

Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education^® (ACCME) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

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