Following is a list of CPR, BLS and ACLS course providers accepted by DANB as meeting certification and recertification requirements. Courses must include CPR, and a hands-on exam must be taken.
Note: Due to COVID-19, through 12/31/21, DANB will temporarily accept CPR certificates that were earned online without a hands-on component. Starting 1/1/22, all DANB certificants must earn CPR with a hands-on component from the list of DANB-accepted providers.
Online Courses from DANB-Accepted CPR, BLS and ACLS Providers (through 12/31/21)
Below is a list of online courses from DANB-accepted CPR, BLS and ACLS providers. There may be other online courses from approved providers – these are just the courses that DANB is aware of. If you know of an online course from an approved provider that is not on this list or if you have a question about accepted online courses, please contact DANB.
American Heart Association - HeartCode BLS course ($31)
National Safety Council - NCS First Aid, CPR & AED Online ($22.95)
Emergency University - Adult CPR ($24.95)
ProCPR - Adult CPR/AED & First Aid ($39.95)
Pacific Medical Training - CPR + AED course ($65)
All DANB-Accepted CPR, BLS and ACLS Providers
American CPR Training
American Environmental Health and Safety
American Heart Association
American Red Cross
American Safety and Health Institute
Canadian Red Cross
Emergency Care and Safety Institute
Emergency First Response
Emergency Medical Training Associates
Emergency University*
EMS Safety Services
Medic First Aid
Medical Training Associates
Military Training Network
National Safety Council (Green Cross)
Pacific Medical Training (BLS only through https://911coned.com/)
ProCPR*
Saudi Heart Association
*Not all courses include the hands-on exam; check with the provider before taking a course to confirm it will be accepted by DANB.