How much is a CPR class? Every price in one place

BLS, ACLS and PALS certification cost

These are the American Heart Association courses for nurses, EMTs, dental teams, medical staff and healthcare students. Click a course name to see dates and book.

First aid and CPR certification cost for work, school and home

The AHA Heartsaver courses are for people with little or no medical training who need a card for work or another requirement, and for parents, teachers, coaches and caregivers. The CPR AED and First Aid versions join the same scheduled Heartsaver class.

Red Cross CPR certification cost

We also teach American Red Cross classes at the same training center. Red Cross issues a digital certificate with a unique ID and QR code that an employer can check online.

CPR classes in Spanish

Two AHA courses are taught fully in Spanish, on Saturdays at 9:00 AM. You get the same AHA card as the English class.

What changes the price of a CPR class?

There is no single national price. The American Heart Association says its Training Centers set their own fees and schedules, so the same course can cost different amounts at different places. These are the things that move the price.

1. 01
   The course

   The course you need is the biggest factor, so compare the rows in the tables above. A combination day that issues two or three cards costs more than a single course, so book one only if you need every card.

2. 02
   AHA or Red Cross

   Both organizations teach CPR, and each class is priced on its own. Your employer or school may name one of them, so check which card they want before you compare prices.

3. 03
   In person, blended or online only

   Blended learning means an online part first, then an in-person skills session. The AHA says the training center offering the skills session sets its price. Online-only classes are a different product: the AHA issues a card for a course that includes CPR only after a hands-on skills session, and the Red Cross says online-only classes may not meet workplace requirements.

4. 04
   Group or onsite

   Training a team at your workplace is priced per student by group size. See corporate CPR training for how it works.

What is included in the price here

Each class price covers the instructor-led class, hands-on practice on manikins, your skills check and your card. AHA eCards are issued the same day after you pass. Our BLS, Heartsaver, ACLS, PALS and Red Cross course pages each state that no card fees are added at checkout, and the ACLS, PALS and Red Cross classes add no materials fees either.

For ACLS and PALS, we email you the precourse self-assessment link with your booking confirmation, along with the current AHA algorithms to review before class.

AHA cards are valid for two years, through the end of the month the card was issued. The Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certificate is valid for two years.

Is CPR certification free?

You can watch the American Heart Association's short Hands-Only CPR videos on its website without taking a class. Watching a video does not earn a card, though.

An AHA card for a course that includes CPR comes only after a hands-on skills session, and each training center sets its own fee for that class. Be careful with websites that offer free or instant online certification: the Red Cross says online-only classes may not meet workplace requirements, so ask your employer before you rely on one.

Does my employer pay for CPR certification?

Sometimes. It depends on your employer and your job, so ask before you book. A few questions get you a clear answer.

1. 01
   Ask who pays

   Ask your manager, HR or school program whether they pay for the class up front, pay you back afterward, or expect you to cover it.

2. 02
   Ask which card

   Find out which card they accept, such as AHA BLS or a Red Cross certificate, so the class you pay for counts.

3. 03
   Keep your records

   Save your payment confirmation and your card in case you need them for a reimbursement request.

4. 04
   Training a whole team?

   An employer with several people to train can book one group class instead of paying for each person separately.

Group and onsite CPR training prices

For workplaces within about 30 miles of West Covina, our instructors come to you with manikins, AED trainers and course materials. Onsite BLS and Heartsaver training needs at least 5 students, and the price per student goes down as the group gets bigger. ACLS and PALS group sessions can start with 1 student.

Get an instant estimate with the quote calculator on our corporate CPR training page, with no payment required. Healthcare teams can also see group ACLS and PALS training.