CPR & AED Certification Online
Learn CPR. Understand AED Use. Be Prepared to Respond.
Cardiac arrest can occur unexpectedly at home, at work or in public.
The HrtX24 CPR & AED Certification course teaches the fundamental principles needed to recognize cardiac arrest, begin high-quality CPR, use an automated external defibrillator and respond to choking emergencies.
Complete the course online at your own pace and receive a QR-verifiable HrtX24 CPR & AED certificate after successfully passing the final assessment.
$15.99 · 100% Online · Self-Paced · Certificate Included
What Is CPR?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation — CPR — is an emergency intervention used when a person is in cardiac arrest.
Cardiac arrest means the heart is no longer effectively pumping blood to the brain and other vital organs.
Rapid recognition, activation of the emergency response system, CPR and early defibrillation are central elements of the response to cardiac arrest.
The current guidelines address recognition of cardiac arrest, activation of emergency response, high-quality CPR and AED use.
What Is an AED?
An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a device designed to analyze the heart’s rhythm and, when appropriate, deliver a shock.
Modern AEDs provide prompts that guide rescuers through their use.
The course teaches the learner how AED use fits into the overall cardiac-arrest response, including:
- Turning on and preparing the AED
- Correct pad placement concepts
- Following AED prompts
- Keeping people clear during rhythm analysis
- Safely delivering a shock when advised
- Resuming CPR promptly
- Continuing CPR/AED cycles until additional help arrives
What You’ll Learn
The CPR & AED curriculum covers:
- Recognizing cardiac arrest
- Checking responsiveness
- Activating emergency medical services
- Understanding the Chain of Survival
- High-quality CPR
- Chest compression fundamentals
- Rescue breathing concepts
- Adult CPR
- Child CPR
- Infant CPR
- Automated external defibrillator use
- AED safety
- Adult and pediatric AED considerations
- Choking recognition
- Response to severe foreign-body airway obstruction
- Unresponsive choking
- Opioid-associated emergencies
- Practical emergency scenarios
- Continued care until professional help arrives
High-Quality CPR
The course emphasizes that effective CPR is more than simply performing chest compressions.
Learners are introduced to principles including:
- Appropriate compression technique
- Adequate compression depth
- Appropriate compression rate
- Allowing chest recoil
- Minimizing unnecessary interruptions
- Coordinating compressions and ventilation
- Integrating AED use as quickly as practical
Learn to Use an AED With Confidence
AEDs are designed to assist rescuers, but understanding the process before an emergency can reduce hesitation.
You’ll learn the general sequence:
RECOGNIZE → CALL → CPR → AED → FOLLOW PROMPTS → CONTINUE CARE
The course explains how CPR and defibrillation work together as components of the emergency response.
CPR & AED Certificate
Successful completion generates your digital HrtX24 CPR & AED Certificate.
The certificate includes:
- Learner name
- Completion date
- Certificate validity
- Unique certificate ID
- QR verification
You can save or print the certificate after successful completion.
Who Should Take This Course?
CPR and AED education can be useful for:
- Members of the general public
- Parents and caregivers
- Workplace employees
- Teachers
- Coaches
- Fitness professionals
- Community volunteers
- Students
- Healthcare students
- Individuals wanting emergency-response education
No previous healthcare training is required.
CPR/AED vs BLS: Which Course Should I Choose?
This distinction should be prominent because you sell both.
Choose CPR & AED if:
You want straightforward CPR, AED and choking-response education suitable for general emergency preparedness.
Choose BLS if:
You are a healthcare professional or healthcare student seeking more detailed Basic Life Support education, including healthcare-provider-oriented resuscitation concepts.
Need BLS instead?
Why Choose HrtX24?
Physician Designed
Current Resuscitation Science
Course content reflects contemporary CPR and emergency cardiovascular care principles.
100% Online
Complete the educational course remotely.
Self-Paced
Learn according to your schedule.
Unlimited Assessment Attempts
Review and retake the assessment when necessary.
QR-Verifiable Certificate
Verify successful completion through HrtX24.
Important Certification Information
HrtX24 is an independent educational provider. HrtX24 is not affiliated with, approved by or endorsed by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. This is an online educational and certification program. Some employers, schools, licensing bodies or jurisdictions require a specific training provider, supervised skills assessment or in-person CPR demonstration. Learners should verify the requirements of their employer, institution, licensing body or other intended recipient.
Start CPR & AED Certification Today
Learn at your own pace and complete your assessment entirely online.
$15.99 · Online · Self-Paced · Certificate Included