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BeginCPR Policy – Red Cross BLS vs. AHA BLS
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Certain students enroll in the Red Cross BLS course only to discover subsequently that an AHA BLS Certification is required.
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🔄 Switching Policy
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Please notify us as soon as you discover you need AHA instead of ARC.
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If you arrive at an ARC class but need AHA, you have 15 minutes to decide:
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Switch to AHA BLS AHA BLS for Healthcare Provider Class
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Leave the ARC class and attend the AHA class (we often schedule AHA right after ARC).
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If no AHA class follows, you may reschedule for the next available AHA date.
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You cannot sit in on the ARC class while waiting.
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​If you switch from ARC to AHA only (no dual cert):
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✅ Reminder: Both AHA and Red Cross certifications are valid for 2 years, and most healthcare providers/employers accept either. Always confirm which certification your employer or school requires before registering.
