| It's time to take a CPR class and you start searching | | | | with each class. |
| the Internet. You know of two types of | | | | American Red Cross - The ARC CPR classes have |
| certifications: American Heart Association and | | | | three courses as well: CPR for the Professional |
| American Red Cross, but which one should you take? | | | | Rescuer, CPR for Schools and the Community, and |
| What's the difference? | | | | CPR for the Workplace. CPR for the Professional |
| The AHA and the ARC are the most well know CPR | | | | Rescuer, or CPR Pro, is comparable to the AHA BLS |
| certifying agencies out there, but they are not the | | | | courses, but is not accepted as widely. It is a 2 year |
| same. Although they are both based off the 2005 | | | | certification as well. The other two courses are |
| American Heart Association guidelines, the | | | | equivalent to the Heartsaver courses but the |
| certifications are not identical. Below we will discuss | | | | certifications are only good for 1 year. Books must |
| the differences between both of them. | | | | be purchased as well for Red Cross CPR classes. |
| American Heart Association - The AHA CPR classes | | | | There are some other CPR certifying agencies that |
| are broken down into three courses: BLS for the | | | | are equivalent to the American Heart Association. |
| Healthcare Professional, Heartsaver AED, and | | | | American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) is |
| Heartsaver CPR. If you are in the medical field, BLS is | | | | approved by the United States Coast Guard, US |
| the only class for you. It is the most widely accepted | | | | military, and many others. It is an alternative to AHA |
| course for hospitals and dentists. The Heartsaver | | | | classes and usually a more affordable option. |
| CPR classes are for laypeople, teachers, physical | | | | So there it is American Heart vs. American Red |
| therapists, babysitters, etc. AHA certifications are | | | | Cross. Who's the CPR certification victor? My vote |
| good for 2 years and a book must be purchased | | | | goes to American Heart. |