This course is for people currently certified in American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer who wish to renew their certification. You may also attend with current American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification and separate, current AED certification. Equivalent certification from the American Heart Association (BLS for Healthcare Providers certificate only) is accepted if it is within one year of course completion date. You must bring your current certificate to this course. You should review your previous course materials ahead of time. Course fee includes a copy of the current textbook, which you will receive at class.

Effective January 1, 2009, the American Red Cross announced the following changes to the certificates and validity periods for the CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Course:

1. Certificates issued in a CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (for Lifeguards) course will be valid for 1 year.

2. The certificate issued to lifeguards will be a new certificate titled CPR/AED for Lifeguards which is valid for one year.

For more information on changes in certification for the CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Program, click here.