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  • It’s important to note that both classes include information about CPR. The differences are the curriculum and who attends.

    • CPR/AED is a CPR class for regular/standard applications. Many participants include First Aid when completing CPR AED training. A wide variety of people attend CPR AED classes such as new parents, personal trainers, childcare workers, and other people in non-healthcare/medical work settings or roles.

    • Basic Life Support (BLS for short), also called CPR for Healthcare Providers is a version of Adult and Pediatric CPR training for those that work in healthcare or medical settings, or are professional rescuers. BLS is more in-depth and complex than standard CPR training. Another difference is it includes more topics (such as respiratory arrest, variations in opening the airway, cardiac arrest in pregnancy, and teamwork).

    • What to select: Not sure if your employer requires standard CPR or BLS/CPR for Healthcare Providers? Be sure to check your organization requirements before completing your registration!

    • Looking for Basic Life Support/BLS instead? Find other classes here:
      https://www.purplehs.com/signup

  • Differences

    What’s the difference between the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (Red Cross), and American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) training programs?

    Simply put, the main difference is the organization name that appears on your certification card!

    The material you learn is virtually identical, with very slight differences from a “textbook” point of view.

    What’s the Same

    All three adhere to international and U.S. standards. However, some employers, schools, and organizations have a specific requirement for either AHA or Red Cross. Some accept both AHA and Red Cross. And some also accept ASHI, where the primary distinction is lower cost.

    What to Choose

    So, which should you get? That depends on what is accepted by your employer, school, or organization! Check your paperwork, or ask a manager, administrator, or HR rep for clarification, then make your selection! For Basic Life Support (BLS), Purple conveniently offers the option to get both AHA AND Red Cross in one! This is a great choice if you’re not sure what you need. And, it’s perfect for those in school or job hunting since each organization has different requirements.

    If you are getting recertified, and if you work or go to school at the same place as before, then probably the easiest thing to do is use the same organization. But, it never hurts to check — maybe you can recertify via a different organization and pay less this time!

    Note: We’re excited to be adding ASHI soon. It’s an excellent budget-friendly option to look out for in 2 years next time you choose Purple for your training.

    • What is “Traditional Classroom Experience”? (Also called “Instructor-Led”) Remember the good old-fashioned 4-hr class? We have that too! Purple's Traditional Classroom Experience are for those who want training 100% in the classroom (no online work).

    • How it works: Just show up to class. Everything is done with an instructor.

    • Do I need to take or buy anything?

      Purple isn’t allowed to provide copyrighted AHA or Red Cross materials for you to leave the class with. We encourage everyone to purchase materials through the Red Cross or AHA website, if you’d like. And feel free to take paper for notetaking if it helps you learn :)

      AHA does require all Traditional Class participants to own a manual. More info on that below!

    • Looking for shorter Hybrid classes instead? Although the certification is the same either way, some prefer to have a shorter time in class, and do the “information learning” online. To look for other class types - start here:
      https://www.purplehs.com/signup

  • For AHA Traditional Classroom, student manual required, about $3 (if you already have one or your previous cert is still current, you don't need a new one!) Instructions emailed after enrollment.

  • It’s your ticket to big savings only available specific days and times. Check the SUPER SAVER Calendars to see when it’s available!

    Same class, same certification — awesome deals 🎉

  • All times shown are available. We don’t cancel for low enrollment, so pick what works best for you in confidence! ✅🛡️

  • Look for the option that says “Informational Class”. It’s the same class minus the certification, for those who just want the information. Saves some money, too!

  • Wanna skip the whole “class thing”? Or maybe you’re more comfortable in private settings?

    Come on in for a quick 10-to-30-minute private session!

    Choose Hybrid or skip the online and just “test out”.

    Sign up for a private First Aid CPR AED class here:

    https://www.purplehs.com/signup