CPR

Hands-Only CPR is the AHA’s public two-step response for a teen or adult who suddenly collapses: call 911 and start chest compressions right away.

The 7 steps of CPR give bystanders a simple order to follow when someone collapses: check the scene, call 911, assess breathing, start compressions, bring in the AED, and keep going until help takes over.

Renewing CPR works best when you start with the card you already have, match the course name, book before the deadline, handle the required materials, and keep the new card easy to find.

For the AHA BLS card most readers mean here, CPR certification lasts 2 years. The bigger issue is not the number itself but making sure the card stays current before a job, school, or clinical site checks it.

Getting CPR certified starts with choosing the right class, not just the first one that appears in search. If your paperwork says AHA BLS, the cleanest path is to book the hands-on BLS class from the start.

CPR is the emergency skill. BLS is the broader hands-on class that teaches CPR with AED use, choking relief, age-group differences, and the structure many schools, employers, and healthcare programs ask for.

CPR is the emergency response used when a person is unresponsive and not breathing normally or is only gasping. It gives bystanders a way to keep blood moving until an AED or EMS can take over.