CPR questions, answered plainly
Straight answers about CPR, BLS, ACLS and first aid cards: how long they last, what the class is like, what it costs, and which one your job wants. Written by the instructors at our West Covina training center.
Cards, renewal and expiration
- When does my CPR card expire?Two years, through the end of the month it was issued.
- My CPR card expired. What now?We found no grace period. Here is what to do.
Picking the right class
- Which CPR class do I need?Pick your job and see the exact class to ask about.
- Is online CPR certification legit?Only with a hands-on skills test. Online-only rarely counts for work.
- Is BLS the same as CPR?BLS is the healthcare CPR course, and it has no first aid.
- BLS vs ACLS vs PALS: which do I need?BLS is the base. ACLS adds adult emergencies, PALS adds children.
Cost and the class itself
- How much is a CPR class?Every course we teach, the card you get and its current price.
- What happens at a CPR class, and can you fail?Under 2 hours for BLS, comfy clothes, a skills test, same-day eCard.
- Which infant and child CPR class should parents take?Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED: infant, child and adult CPR and choking.
Emergencies
- What to do in an opioid overdoseCall 911, give naloxone if you have it, and stay with them.
Pet first aid
- Pet first aid guidesDog, cat, rabbit and bird guides with videos.
Ready to get certified?
Classes every week at 100 N. Barranca St, West Covina. Same-day eCard.