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.

• If you arrive at an ARC class but need AHA, you have 15 minutes to decide:

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Option 1: Switch to AHA BLS

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• Leave the ARC class and attend the AHA class (we often schedule AHA right after ARC).

• If no AHA class follows, you may reschedule for the next available AHA date.

• You cannot sit in on the ARC class while waiting.

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Option 2: Earn Both Certifications

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• Pay for AHA BLS and complete its requirements.

• You’ll receive a 50% discount on the second class.

  • Example: Paid $70 for ARC → AHA Initial is $80 → You pay $40 for the AHA class.

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If you switch from ARC to AHA only (no dual cert):

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• You simply pay the difference in fees:

  • AHA Initial: $80 vs. ARC $70 → $10 difference

  • AHA Renewal: $75 vs. ARC $70 → $5 difference

 

✅ 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.