General Student Questions
When will I receive my AHA eCard?
Do I need to purchase the course book?
Is Continuing Education available?
Yes, Continuing Education is offered for many of our courses. To find more information on how to claim your CEU’s click this link: https://cpr.heart.org/en/resources/faqs/need-to-claim-your-aha-continuing-education-credits
What should I wear?
You will be demonstrating your skills on a padded mat with a mannequin on the floor so wear comfortable clothing.
How long are your classes?
The course information is listed in detail on each course page, please take the time to read all course information before signing up for a class.
Once I register for the class, can I reschedule?
Yes, you may reschedule from our Reschedule Page. Please refer to our Refund Policies for more detailed information about refunds.
Can I get a refund for the course?
Please refer to our Refund Policies for a detailed information about course refunds.
What if I am running late for a class?
It is your responsibility to come to the course you registered for on time, but we also understand there could be reasons beyond your control that can cause tardiness. If you are more then 15-20 minutes late you may be asked to reschedule your class as all our classes start on time. If you are running late for a class, please call asap to let the instructor know. It is up to the discretion of the instructor if you can still attend the course.
Do I have to register and pay online?
Can I take any Updated / Renewal Course if my card is expired?
No, you must have a nonexpired certification of the course you are attending to attend any Updated / Renewal Course.
If I do the Fast Track option, when will I receive the information on how to do the online part?
Details on how to complete the online portion of your Fast Track course will be provided in your registration email. You will be required to create a eLearning.Heart.org account in order to access.
Course Specific Questions
Are your courses American Heart Association?
Yes, we are an authorized AHA Training Center and teach AHA BLA, ACLS, PALS and AHA Heartsaver Courses, CPR/AED, CPR/AED & First Aid, and First Aid only.
What type of certification do I need for CPR?
If you are in Healthcare, you need BLS, if you are not in healthcare you need the AHA Heartsaver CPR Course. Find your location today.
Does BLS cover CPR/AED?
Yes, the course focusses on one rescuer and two rescuer CPR techniques for healthcare providers. Which includes AED training.
Do I need to have BLS before taking ACLS or PALS?
Yes, BLS is the foundation for ACLS and PALS, you must have a non-expired BLS Certification before attending the course.
Can I just do the BLS Add-On when I take ACLS if I do not have a current card BLS Certification?
No, the BLS add on can only be added to the course if your BLS Certification is not expired. If your BLS Certification is expired, you are not eligible for the BLS Add-On.
You have the option to register for the BLS Fast Track Course. This can be scheduled for the same day as your ACLS training. YOu will leave class with your BLS & ACLS Certification.
Does the Heartsaver CPR/AED teach First Aid?
No, however, there is the online/in-person AHA Hybrid Course that covers CPR/AED with First Aid. Find your location today.
What if I already took the Heartsaver CPR/AED course and I now need First Aid?
You can register for an Online/In-Person Hybrid First Aid only course. Find your location today.
How Do I Find the BLS, ACLS, PALS, or Heartsaver Student Provider Manual?
To get to the BLS, ACLS, PALS, or Heartsaver student manual (which is also known as the provider manual), go back to the HeartCode course (elearning.heart.org). Click on the menu on the top of the left side. (Please note this is only for the Fast Track BLS, ACLS, PALS, or Heartsaver course, not all in-person classes, those books need to be purchased during registration.)
Then the Provider Manual will appear. Click on the link.
Then click on the picture and the manual will open in a separate tab.
How Do I Download My BLS, ACLS, PALS, and Heartsaver Online Completion Certificate?
You must complete the survey on the AHA eLearning website in order to download your certificate.
The first way is to go back to the eLearning website, and the second is to complete it right after your online Heartcode course.
1.) Going back to the eLearning website to download your certificate.
Log in to the eLearning website at: https://elearning.heart.org.
Click on “Survey” to complete the survey.
After submitting the survey, you will click on the “Download Completion Certificate” button.
If you need CME credits, you can claim those as well by clicking on “Claim CE Certificate” They are not required for the class. This is only if you need them and your governing body needs something other than a completion certification from the AHA. Bayside DOES NOT issue CEUs or CMEs.
2.) Right After Completing the Heartcode Course
Once you complete your online Fast Track(Heartcode) BLS, ACLS, PALS, or Heartsaver course, you will select “Exit Exercise” at the top right of the page.
Then, you will be taken back to the course page. You will need to take the Survey by clicking on one of the “Provide Survey” buttons.
After submitting the survey, you will click on the “Download Completion Certificate” button.
If you need CME credits, you can claim those as well by clicking on “Claim CE Certificate” They are not required for the class. It is only if you need them. This is only if you need them and your governing body needs something other than a completion certification from the AHA. Bayside DOES NOT issue CEUs or CMEs.
I need a CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification for my USCG Captain’s License. Which course do I need to register for?
The course code for the American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver First Aid with CPR AED course is AMERHA-216. This course is approved by the US Coast Guard (USCG). To meet USCG requirements, you must submit a course completion certificate with the AMERHA-216 code when applying for a USCG license.
You have two options:
- AHA Heartsaver CPR/AED/First Aid – https://baysidecpr.enrollware.com/schedule#ct177463
- AHA Heartsaver First Aid & CPR AED – Online Fast-Track – https://baysidecpr.enrollware.com/schedule#ct177558
Both options offer same-day certification and a 100% guarantee of USCG approval or your money back.
Promo Code Questions
How do your Promo Codes and Discounts work?
Promo Codes are only valid for traditional course types and only valid when paying online. Only one Promo Code can be used per transaction. Discounts are not available for Online Fast-Track or Skills Testing Courses. Click here to see Discounts
Do your Promo Codes and Discounts work for the online courses?
No, Promo Codes and Discounts are not available for Fast-Track or Skills Testing Courses online courses, only for traditional course types and only valid when paying online.