Frequently asked questions
Within 24–48 hours after completing your training, you will receive an email with instructions to access your official eCard from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or HSI/ASHI, depending on your course.
If you prefer a physical certification card, please let us know. Physical cards are available upon request for an additional fee.
Depending on state or local regulations it is recommended to take CPR/AED Ages with Adult First Aid if you are working with individuals who have reached puberty, and CPRED Ages with Pediatric First Aid if you are working with those who have not reached puberty. Washington, DC may require the course to certified by either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross. HSI/ASHI CPR/AED and First Aid courses are accepted in Virginia and Maryland. Please verify specific requirements with your state or local organization.
Depending on organization, if work in a hospital or home health setting as an RN, BSN, MD, DDS, DMD, DO, etc., it is recommended to the American Heart Association Basic Life Support course. Some organizations may also accept the HSI/ASHI Basic Life Support or American Red Cross Basic Life Support course. verify with your organization for specific requirements.
For the HeartCode or Blended Classes, the online training length varies from 30 minutes to 3 hours which is followed by an In-Person Skills Evaluation which can last 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on the curriculum used.
The duration of the classes depends on the course taken. Most classes range from two (2) to four (4) hours depending on the curriculum and the type of class chosen. For HeartCode or Blended, the online training duration varies from 30 to 3 hours, followed by an In-Person Skills Evaluation lasting 30 to 2 hours, based on the curriculum selected (AHA, HSI/ASHI, ARC). At Safety First CPR & First Aid Training, prioritize training to standard rather than training for time. We are happy to extend the class or provide additional assistance to anyone who needs it.
Please verify with your local and state organization, normally we will use HSI/ASHI CPR/AED Adult First Aid or with Pediatric First Aid depending on the age group which you take care of.
You may also take American Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid or American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR/AED and First Aid.
Every person seeking initial licensure or renewal of a license shall provide evidence of completion of certification or training in emergency first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and the use of automated external defibrillators. The certification or training program shall (i) be based on the current national evidence-based emergency cardiovascular care guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator, such as a program developed by the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross (ARC), and (ii) include hands-on practice of the skills necessary to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Our American Heart Association and American Red Cross Courses in BLS or CPR/AED/First Aid meet these guidelines.
If you are not required to have a certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, we will use Health & Safety Institute's American Safety & Health Institute certification.
Every person seeking initial licensure or renewal of a license shall provide evidence of completion of certification or training in emergency first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and the use of automated external defibrillators. The certification or training program shall (i) be based on the current national evidence-based emergency cardiovascular care guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator, such as a program developed by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross, and (ii) include hands-on practice of the skills necessary to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Our American Heart Association and American Red Cross Courses in BLS or CPR/AED/First Aid meet these guidelines.