How Online Certification Works
Getting Started with MyCPR NOW
Earn your CPR, First Aid, Basic Life Support or other emergency-response certification through a straightforward, fully accredited online process. Review the course, take the exam and pay only after you pass.
✓ Fully Accredited
✓ Course and Exam Access Before Payment
✓ Unlimited Exam Retakes
✓ Pay Only After You Pass
Get Certified in Five Steps
1. Choose Your Certification
Select the online certification course that meets your personal, professional or workplace training needs.
MyCPR NOW offers CPR/AED, First Aid, Basic Life Support, Bloodborne Pathogens, First Aid for Severe Bleeding, Pet CPR and First Aid and combined certification options.
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2. Review the Complete Course
Access and review the complete online course before making a payment or creating an account.
Course material is available from a computer, tablet or mobile device. Study at your own pace and revisit the material as needed before taking the exam.
3. Take the Online Exam
Take the certification exam whenever you are ready. Exams contain multiple-choice and true-or-false questions based on the applicable course material.
There is no scheduled class, testing appointment or fixed completion time.
4. Score at Least 80% to Pass
A minimum score of 80% is required to pass.
If you do not pass on your first attempt, review the course material and retake the exam. Unlimited retakes are available without an additional charge.
5. Pay and Download Your Certificate
Payment is only required after you successfully pass the exam and choose to obtain your certification.
After completing payment, your digital certificate is available to download immediately. A certificate email is normally delivered within minutes.
Learn First. Pay Only After You Pass.
MyCPR NOW allows you to evaluate the complete course material and test your knowledge before making a purchase.
You are not required to pay to:
- Access the course material
- Review the training
- Take the certification exam
- Retake the exam
- Pass the exam
Payment is only required if you pass and choose to receive your digital certificate.
Exam and Certification Details
- 100% online and self-paced
- Multiple-choice and true-or-false exam questions
- 80% passing score
- Unlimited exam retakes
- No additional retesting charge
- No account required to begin
- No advance payment required
- Immediate digital certificate after payment
- Certification valid for one year
- Renewal available by completing the certification process again
Fully Accredited Online Courses
MyCPR NOW and its complete course catalog are fully accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (ICOES).
Accreditation provides independent evaluation of the educational provider and course content. It does not replace employer, licensing, workplace or regulatory requirements.
Important Certification Information
MyCPR NOW courses are 100% online and knowledge-based. They do not include an in-person skills demonstration.
Some employers, licensing authorities and organizations require hands-on training or certification from a designated provider. Confirm the applicable requirements before purchasing if certification is needed for employment, licensing or regulatory compliance.
Group Certification Options
Organizations enrolling multiple participants may qualify for group pricing on CPR, First Aid and other certification courses.
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Ready to Get Started?
Choose your certification, review the complete course and take the exam when you are ready. Pay only after you pass.
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