CPR & First Aid Certification · Head-to-head
ProTrainings / ProCPR vs American Health Care Academy (cpraedcourse.com)
ProTrainings / ProCPR
Editorial score · Higher overall
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American Health Care Academy (cpraedcourse.com)
Editorial score
Scores by criterion
| Criterion | ProTrainings / ProCPR | American Health Care Academy (cpraedcourse.com) |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum (25%) | 8.9/10 ✓ | 8.4/10 |
| Credibility (25%) | 8.9/10 ✓ | 7.8/10 |
| Value (20%) | 8.4/10 | 9.5/10 ✓ |
| Flexibility (15%) | 9.5/10 | 9.5/10 |
| Support (15%) | 8.4/10 ✓ | 7.8/10 |
| Overall | 8.8/10 | 8.5/10 |
Key facts side by side
| ProTrainings / ProCPR | American Health Care Academy (cpraedcourse.com) | |
|---|---|---|
| Program | ProCPR (ProTrainings) Online CPR Certification | American Health Care Academy Online CPR/AED Certification |
| Price | $39.95 – $59.95 | $9.95 – $119 |
| Payment plans | — | Group discounts available. |
| Duration | About 3.5 to 5.5 hours of video depending on course; certificate valid 2 years. | Online, self-paced; CEUs of 2.0-6.0 available depending on course. |
| Format | Self-paced | Self-paced |
| Accreditation | Follows AHA and ECC/ILCOR guidelines; approved by hundreds of state and health boards (per ProCPR); accredited continuing education available. | "Accredited by 100+ Boards" (per the site); the site notes there is no national government body that accredits CPR certification. |
| Certificate | CPR certificate valid for 2 years; free wallet card; blended certificate available with hands-on evaluation. | Instantly downloadable certificate; physical card available. |
| Free trial | — | Free CPR class online. |
| Refund policy | Risk-free 30-day money-back guarantee. | Money-back guarantee published; some courses let you pay only after you pass. |
Highlighted cells mark the better value for that row (higher score, lower starting price). “—” means not published or not yet checked. Data checked from October 5, 2026.
Our verdict
Choose ProTrainings / ProCPR if…
Workers who need a nationally accepted online CPR card fast, with an optional hands-on skills evaluation.
It scores higher on curriculum, credibility and support.
Choose American Health Care Academy (cpraedcourse.com) if…
People who need an inexpensive online CPR, First Aid or BLS card quickly and can confirm their employer accepts online-only training.
It scores higher on value.
Its lowest published price is lower ($9.95 – $119).