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- 01Our verdict
- 02At a glance
- 03Pros & cons
- 04What you’ll learn
- 05Format, schedule and time commitment
- 06Accreditation and what the credential is worth
- 07Price, payment plans and refunds
- 08Who it’s best for — and who should skip it
- 09Pros and cons in detail
- 10How it compares
- 11MyCPR NOW vs alternatives
- 12How to enroll
- 13Score breakdown
- 14Key facts
- 15FAQ
Our verdict
Our verdict8.4/10MyCPR NOW sells fully online CPR, AED, First Aid, BLS, wilderness first aid and bloodborne pathogens certifications, with prices starting at $29.99 for CPR/AED and $44.99 for CPR/AED plus First Aid or BLS.
Its main selling point is that you pay only after passing, then download your digital certificate immediately. The site describes its certifications as fully accredited but does not name the accrediting bodies on the homepage, so ask your employer whether they accept this provider and whether a hands-on skills check is required. It suits people who need a basic certificate quickly for work, volunteering or personal preparedness, and who want no upfront risk.
Best for: People who need a quick online CPR or First Aid certificate and want to pay only after passing.
At a glance
MyCPR NOW sells fully online CPR, AED, First Aid, BLS, wilderness first aid and bloodborne pathogens certifications, with prices starting at $29.99 for CPR/AED and $44.99 for CPR/AED plus First Aid or BLS. Its main selling point is that you pay only after passing, then download your digital certificate immediately. The site describes its certifications as fully accredited but does not name the accrediting bodies on the homepage, so ask your employer whether they accept this provider and whether a hands-on skills check is required. It suits people who need a basic certificate quickly for work, volunteering or personal preparedness, and who want no upfront risk.
Pros & cons
- Pay only after you pass the test
- Instant digital certificate
- Range of courses: CPR, First Aid, BLS, Wilderness First Aid
- 100% online
- Accrediting bodies not named on the homepage
- Online-only cards are not accepted by every employer
What you’ll learn
The official homepage separates CPR/AED, first aid, BLS, wilderness first aid, severe-bleeding first aid, bloodborne-pathogen, and pet first-aid products. It also lists combinations. The $59.99 starting amount in the current page belongs to the CPR/AED, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens combination, not simply to the standalone bloodborne-pathogen course.
The workflow is to review course material, take the online test, and pay after passing to obtain the digital certificate. That is a commercial and assessment sequence, not evidence that an observed practical evaluation has occurred.
Format, schedule and time commitment
You study and test online at your own pace. The payment step follows a passing result, rather than opening access through an initial tuition payment.
The offer is fully online and self-paced, with no verified universal completion time in the available course description. Immediate digital delivery applies after the stated test-and-payment steps. Before relying on that speed for a deadline, check the exact certificate required and whether any additional evaluation is needed by the organization requesting it.
Video: MyCPR NOW
Accreditation and what the credential is worth
The homepage calls the courses accredited without naming the accrediting bodies in the public text. This review therefore does not present the claim as independently verified accreditation. A digital certificate, a particular issuing organization’s card, and documentation of observed skills are different documents; confirm which one is required before selecting the online product.
Price, payment plans and refunds
CPR/AED starts at $29.99; CPR/AED plus First Aid and BLS each start at $44.99; the CPR/AED, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens combination starts at $59.99. Payment is requested after passing; a post-payment refund window was not verified.
Pay only after passing is not the same as a money-back guarantee after purchase. The homepage provides starting prices and a straightforward certificate-download promise, but the accessible course information does not establish a general refund period. Inspect the exact individual or combination product so that the displayed starting price and included certificate match your needs.
Pay only if you pass.
No public discount was listed on the official site when we checked. We never publish unverified coupon codes.
Who it’s best for — and who should skip it
Buyers who need CPR or First Aid documentation promptly and prefer to pass before paying are the intended audience. This approach is most useful once the intended recipient has confirmed that the exact online certificate is acceptable.
MyCPR NOW is most relevant to a buyer who has confirmed that the receiving organization accepts its exact online certificate. It can also appeal to someone who wants to inspect material and complete the test before payment. Skip it if the requirement specifies a different issuer or observed hands-on assessment that the selected product does not document.
Pros and cons in detail
Payment follows a passing result. The fully online workflow leads to an instant digital certificate after payment. CPR, First Aid, BLS, and Wilderness First Aid are among the choices, allowing you to select the relevant subject before testing.
The visible workflow removes uncertainty about when payment is requested, and the catalog lets buyers distinguish standalone from combined subjects. Digital delivery is convenient for submitting documentation. The fully online format can fit an irregular schedule, provided that format is acceptable for the intended use.
The accreditation claim needs detail. The homepage does not name its accrediting bodies, and not every employer accepts online-only cards. Those limitations matter more than the convenience of downloading a certificate.
The unnamed accreditation and uncertain employer acceptance are material limitations. A broad catalog also requires careful selection: BLS, general CPR, pet first aid, and wilderness first aid are not interchangeable simply because they share a checkout system. This review does not treat passing an online test as proof of every practical skill a workplace may expect.
How it compares
ProTrainings describes an optional skills evaluation, AHCA combines low online prices with a conditional rejection refund, and Advanced Medical Certification offers additional healthcare-focused credentials. MyCPR NOW stands out for payment after passing. First settle acceptance and the required assessment format; only then do the price differences become useful.
ProCPR (ProTrainings) Online CPR Certification starts at $39.95 for online courses such as all-ages CPR, with CPR plus First Aid at $59.95. Lessons are self-paced, video length varies, and certificates are stated valid for two years. ProCPR says its courses follow AHA and ECC/ILCOR guidelines, have approval from hundreds of state and health boards, and offer accredited continuing education. Workers can add a hands-on evaluation for a blended certificate, although online-only cards are not accepted everywhere and pricing is higher than some budget sites.
American Health Care Academy Online CPR/AED Certification describes most self-paced courses as one to two hours. CPR/AED or First Aid is $14.95 against a $24.99 list price; the combination is $36.95 versus $39.99, ACLS $119 versus $169, and some courses start at $9.95. The site claims accreditation by more than 100 boards but notes there is no national government CPR accreditor. Inexpensive, instant downloads can suit buyers who have confirmed acceptance, while the online-only route includes no practical skills check and is not accepted by all employers or regulators.
Advanced Medical Certification (AMC) Online ACLS, PALS, BLS and CPR targets healthcare professionals seeking online certification or renewal with CME. Self-paced materials and practice tests are free, payment is for certification, and retakes are unlimited. ACLS and PALS cost $159 each; BLS is $119. The ACLS + PALS + BLS bundle is $318, reduced from $437; recertification bundles start at $209, and For Life costs $1,498 instead of $2,047. Up to 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits are advertised through the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM). Its cards are not AHA-issued, some workplaces require AHA or hands-on checks, and the courses are not CNA or medical-assistant programs.
Browse CPR & First Aid Certification for the provider shortlist. The review methodology explains how course scope, recognition, value, flexibility, and support shape our assessment of these different certification offers.
MyCPR NOW vs alternatives
How MyCPR NOW stacks up against other cpr & first aid certification programs we reviewed, on the facts published by each provider.
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| Criterion | This review | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.4/10 | 8.8/10 | 8.6/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Price | $29.99 – $59.99 | $39.95 – $59.95 | $119 – $1,498 | $9.95 – $119 |
| Format | Self-paced | Self-paced | Self-paced | Self-paced |
| Duration | Self-paced online. | About 3.5 to 5.5 hours of video depending on course; certificate… | Self-paced online; free training materials, exam with unlimited… | Online, self-paced; CEUs of 2.0-6.0 available depending on course. |
| Accreditation | Described as "fully accredited" (accrediting bodies not named on the homepage). | Follows AHA and ECC/ILCOR guidelines; approved by hundreds of state and health boards… | Accredited for up to 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits via the Postgraduate Institute for… | "Accredited by 100+ Boards" (per the site); the site notes there is no national… |
| Free trial | — | — | Free online training materials and practice test before… | Free CPR class online. |
| Best for | People who need a quick online CPR or First Aid certificate and want to pay only after… | Workers who need a nationally accepted online CPR card fast, with an optional hands-on… | Working healthcare professionals who need a fast, online ACLS, PALS or BLS certification… | People who need an inexpensive online CPR, First Aid or BLS card quickly and can confirm… |
| Full review | You are here | ProTrainings / ProCPR review | Advanced Medical Certification review | American Health Care Academy (cpraedcourse.com) review |
“—” means the information was not published or not yet checked. See all 4 cpr & first aid certification programs.
How to enroll
Choose All Certifications or the exact course from the homepage, review its material, and follow the provider’s test route when ready. Confirm the recipient’s acceptance before paying for the certificate. Check the full product title and whether the purchase is standalone or combined.
Before completing payment, review the final amount, certificate details, validity information, refund policy, and download process. No exam was attempted for this review, so the speed of testing and certificate delivery is not reported as firsthand experience. Keep the receipt and exact certificate description for the organization that requested it.
Score breakdown
Covers CPR, First Aid, BLS and more.
Accrediting bodies not named.
From $29.99, pay after passing.
Fully online.
Standard support.
Weighted average of five criteria. Read our methodology.
Key facts
FAQ
Do I pay before taking the course?
No, MyCPR NOW says you pay only after you pass.
How much is CPR/AED certification?
From $29.99.
Sources
Information checked on October 5, 2026. Prices and offers can change; confirm on the official site.





