American Heart Association® (AHA) Continuing Education
Continuing Medical Education (CME) or Continuing Education (CE) credits are offered for some American Heart Association (AHA) Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) courses. Use this information to claim and obtain your CME/CE certificate.
AHA CE/CME is available for the following courses:
Instructor-Led Courses
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – for EMS Students
- ACLS for Experienced Providers (ACLS EP) – for EMS Students
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – for EMS Students
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – for EMS Students
- Pediatric Advanced Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS®) – for EMS Students
Blended Learning Courses
- HeartCode® BLS
- HeartCode ACLS
- HeartCode PALS
- Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED Online
- Heartsaver CPR AED Online
- Heartsaver First Aid Online
- Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED Online
eLearning Courses
- Heartsaver Bloodborne Pathogens Online
- Achieving Accuracy: BP Measurement
Please choose and click the link below for the class that you took for more information about CME/CE.
Claiming CME/CE from an AHA Course Online (eLearning.heart.org)
Claiming EMS CE for an Instructor-Led AHA Class (atlas.heart.org)
Claiming EMS CE for an Instructor-Led AHA Class (atlas.heart.org)
Claiming EMS CE for an Instructor-Led AHA Class (atlas.heart.org)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
ACLS for Experienced Providers (ACLS-EP)
ACLS for Experienced Providers (ACLS-EP)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
ACLS for Experienced Providers (ACLS-EP)
Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Resuscitation & Stabilization (PEARS)
Claiming CME/CE From an AHA course online (eLearning)
After you completed your AHA course online, claim your CME/CE credits on the same website where you completed the course. CE credits can only be claimed once all components of the online course are complete, including the survey.
To download your certificate if you have already claimed the CME/CE:
- Login to eLearning.heart.org.
- Once logged in, click your name in the upper right of your screen.
- On the drop-down, select “My Certificates.”
- On the “My Certificates” page, find the class that you are looking to claim CME/CE for.
- Click the “Download” button in that row and click “Certificate CE.”
To claim the CME/CE and download your certificate:
- Login to eLearning.heart.org.
- Once logged in, click your name in the upper right of your screen.
- On the drop-down, select “My Courses.”
- On the My Courses page, find the class that you are looking to claim CME/CE for and click “More Info.”
- Next to the “Download Completion Certificate” button, click “Claim CE Certificate.”
- Note: To claim CME/CE, you must have fully completed the online portion of the course, including the evaluation. If “Download Completion Certificate” is not visible, scroll down to complete all requirements.
- Follow the steps to enter your information to claim and download your CME/CE credit.
Claiming EMS CE for Instructor-Led Class (atlas.heart.org)
Student Continuing Education Credits (CECs) are provided through AHA for many Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) classes. Students can claim CECs on Atlas (atlas.heart.org).
Each Student must have an account on Atlas with the same email address that his or her eCard was sent to. A Student will only be able to claim CECs by logging in to Atlas and viewing Proof of Completion to access the link to claim CECs.
Students: First, you must claim your eCard.
- You will receive an email from ecards@heart.org asking you to claim your eCard.
- Click on the URL in the email to claim your eCard.
- Register your email (the same email used to create your account on Atlas.
- Create a password.
- Select your security questions.
- Complete the course survey.
- Claim your eCard.
After you claim your eCard, you must wait approximately 24 hours for the eCard to be displayed on your Atlas Dashboard.
At least 24 hours after claiming your eCard, you must log into Atlas (atlas.heart.org) using the email and password that you used to create your Atlas account.
After logging in to Atlas:
- On the Dashboard, click “Proof of Completion” (Figure 1).
- On the “Proof of Completion” page, you will find your eCard (Figure 2).
- Click “Claim CE” on that eCard to claim the CEs for that class.
- Complete and submit the “CE Details” form to claim CEs (Figure 3).
- CAPCE will process the submission.
- After the CEs are issued, the Proof of Completion card will update, showing the CEs (Figure 4).
- The gray box (CAPCE/CECBEMS: ___ Credits) is a clickable link where you can collect the CEs.
Any additional documentation (if applicable) will be sent directly to the student from CAPCE.
Basic Life Support (BLS)
BLS Provider Full Course (Instructor-Led Training)
Continuing Education Accreditation – Emergency Medical Services
This continuing education activity is approved by the American Heart Association, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE), for 3.25 Educator CEHs, activity number 20-AMHA-F2-0083.
BLS Provider Renewal Course (Instructor-Led Training)
Continuing Education Accreditation – Emergency Medical Services
This continuing education activity is approved by the American Heart Association, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE), for 2.75 Educator CEHs, activity number 20-AMHA-F2-0093.
HeartCode BLS Online on elearning.heart.org
AMA Credit Designation Statement - Physicians
The American Heart Association designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAPA Credit Acceptance Statement – Physician Assistants
AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 1.00 hours of Category I credit for completing this program.
AANP Credit Acceptance Statement – Nurse Practitioners
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
ANCC Credit Designation Statement - Nurses
The maximum number of hours awarded for this CE activity is 1.00 contact hours.
ACPE Credit Designation Statement – Pharmacists
ACPE Credit: 0.75 Contact Hours. Universal Program Number: JA0000134-0000-20-044-H04-P
Continuing Education Accreditation – Emergency Medical Services
This continuing education activity is approved by the American Heart Association, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE), for 0.75 Advanced CEHs, activity number 20-AMHA-F3-0098.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
ACLS Instructor-Led Initial (Recognition) Classroom Course
Continuing Education Accreditation – Emergency Medical Services
This continuing education activity is approved by the American Heart Association, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE), for 11.50 Educator CEHs, activity number 20-AMHA-F2-0073.
ACLS Instructor-Led Update (Renewal) Classroom Course
Continuing Education Accreditation – Emergency Medical Services
This continuing education activity is approved by the American Heart Association, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE), for 6.75 Educator CEHs, activity number 20-AMHA-F2-0074.
ACLS Traditional Instructor-Led Initial (Recognition) Classroom Course
Continuing Education Accreditation – Emergency Medical Services
This continuing education activity is approved by the American Heart Association, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE), for 13.50 Educator CEHs, activity number 20-AMHA-F2-0070.
ACLS Traditional Instructor-Led Update (Renewal) Classroom Course
Continuing Education Accreditation – Emergency Medical Services
This continuing education activity is approved by the American Heart Association, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE), for 7.75 Educator CEHs, activity number 20-AMHA-F2-0072.
ACLS Instructor-Led Precourse Work (Initial & Update Classes) on elearning.heart.org
AMA Credit Designation Statement - Physicians
The American Heart Association designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAPA Credit Acceptance Statement – Physician Assistants
AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 3.00 hours of Category I credit for completing this program.
AANP Credit Acceptance Statement – Nurse Practitioners
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
ANCC Credit Designation Statement - Nurses
The maximum number of hours awarded for this CE activity is 3.00 contact hours.
ACPE Credit Designation Statement – Pharmacists
ACPE Credit: 3.00 Contact Hours. Universal Program Number: JA0000134-0000-20-038-H04-P
Continuing Education Accreditation – Emergency Medical Services
This continuing education activity is approved by the American Heart Association, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE), for 3.00 Advanced CEHs, activity number 20-AMHA-F3-0071.
HeartCode ACLS Online on elearning.heart.org
AMA Credit Designation Statement - Physicians
The American Heart Association designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAPA Credit Acceptance Statement – Physician Assistants
AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 2.00 hours of Category I credit for completing this program.
AANP Credit Acceptance Statement – Nurse Practitioners
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
ANCC Credit Designation Statement - Nurses
The maximum number of hours awarded for this CE activity is 2.00 contact hours.
ACPE Credit Designation Statement – Pharmacists
ACPE Credit: 2.75 Contact Hours. Universal Program Number: JA0000134-0000-20-010-H04-P
Continuing Education Accreditation – Emergency Medical Services
This continuing education activity is approved by the American Heart Association, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE), for 3.00 Advanced CEHs, activity number 20-AMHA-F3-0095.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
PALS Instructor-Led Initial (Recognition) Classroom Course
Continuing Education Accreditation – Emergency Medical Services
This continuing education activity is approved by the American Heart Association, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE), for 9.75 Educator CEHs, activity number 20-AMHA-F2-0089.
PALS Traditional Instructor-Led Initial (Recognition) Classroom Course
Continuing Education Accreditation – Emergency Medical Services
This continuing education activity is approved by the American Heart Association, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE), for 13.75 Educator CEHs, activity number 20-AMHA-F2-0100.
PALS Instructor-Led Update (Renewal) Classroom Course
Continuing Education Accreditation – Emergency Medical Services
This continuing education activity is approved by the American Heart Association, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE), for 6.50 Educator CEHs, activity number 20-AMHA-F2-0090.
PALS Instructor-Led Precourse Work (Initial & Update Classes) on elearning.heart.org
AMA Credit Designation Statement - Physicians
The American Heart Association designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAPA Credit Acceptance Statement – Physician Assistants
AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 2.50 hours of Category I credit for completing this program.
AANP Credit Acceptance Statement – Nurse Practitioners
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
ANCC Credit Designation Statement - Nurses
The maximum number of hours awarded for this CE activity is 2.50 contact hours.
ACPE Credit Designation Statement – Pharmacists
ACPE Credit: 2.50 Contact Hours. Universal Program Number: JA0000134-0000-20-043-H04-P
Continuing Education Accreditation – Emergency Medical Services
This continuing education activity is approved by the American Heart Association, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE), for 2.75 Advanced CEHs, activity number 20-AMHA-F3-0091.
HeartCode PALS Online on elearning.heart.org
AMA Credit Designation Statement - Physicians
The American Heart Association designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAPA Credit Acceptance Statement – Physician Assistants
AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 3.75 hours of Category I credit for completing this program.
AANP Credit Acceptance Statement – Nurse Practitioners
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
ANCC Credit Designation Statement - Nurses
The maximum number of hours awarded for this CE activity is 4.75 contact hours.
ACPE Credit Designation Statement – Pharmacists
ACPE Credit: 3.75 Contact Hours. Universal Program Number: JA0000134-0000-20-012-H04-P
Continuing Education Accreditation – Emergency Medical Services
This continuing education activity is approved by the American Heart Association, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE), for 5.25 Advanced CEHs, activity number 20-AMHA-F3-0097.
ACLS for Experienced Providers (ACLS-EP)
ACLS for Experienced Providers (ACLS-EP) Classroom Course
Continuing Education Accreditation – Emergency Medical Services
This continuing education activity is approved by the American Heart Association, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE), for 6.75 Advanced CEHs, activity number 20-AMHA-F3-0038.
ACLS for Experienced Providers (ACLS-EP) Instructor Essentials Classroom Course
Continuing Education Accreditation – Emergency Medical Services
This continuing education activity is approved by the American Heart Association, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE), for 6.50 Advanced CEHs, activity number 20-AMHA-F2-0043.
By claiming CAPCE credit, the claimant acknowledges the following:
I understand that the American Heart Association as a requirement of CAPCE accreditation will submit a record of my course completions to the CAPCE AMS. I further understand that my course completion records may be accessed by or shared with such regulators as state EMS offices, training officers, and NREMT on a password-protected, need-to-know basis. In addition, I understand that I may review my record of CAPCE-accredited course completions by contacting CAPCE.
**CAPCE credit must be claimed within 6 months of participation. CME/CE credit will no longer be available once the six-month credit claiming period has elapsed.
Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS)
ASLS Online: Prehospital & In-Hospital Provider
AMA Credit Designation Statement – Physicians
The American Heart Association designates this activity for a maximum of 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAPA Credit Acceptance Statement – Physician Assistants
AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 4.5 hours of Category I credit for completing this program.
AANP Credit Acceptance Statement – Nurse Practitioners
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
ANCC Credit Designation Statement – Nurses
The maximum number of hours awarded for this CE activity is 8.0 contact hours.
Continuing Education Accreditation – Emergency Medical Services
This continuing education activity is approved by the American Heart Association, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE), for 6.75 Advanced CEHs, activity number 22-AMHA-F3-0018.
Continuing Education Credit Statement – Respiratory Therapists
This non-traditional program has been approved for 6.25 contact hour(s) Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd., Suite 100, Irving, TX 75063. Course # 185898000
ASLS Prehospital and In-Hospital Provider Hands-on Session
Continuing Education Accreditation – Emergency Medical Services
This continuing education activity is approved by the American Heart Association, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE), for 1.25 Advanced CEHs, activity number 22-AMHA-F2-0030.
ASLS Online: Prehospital Provider
Continuing Education Accreditation – Emergency Medical Services
This continuing education activity is approved by the American Heart Association, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE), for 4.25 Advanced CEHs, activity number 22-AMHA-F3-0029.
ASLS Prehospital Provider Hands-On Session
Continuing Education Accreditation – Emergency Medical Services
This continuing education activity is approved by the American Heart Association, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE), for 1.00 Advanced CEHs, activity number 22-AMHA-F2-0031.
ASLS Online: In-Hospital Provider
AMA Credit Designation Statement - Physicians
The American Heart Association designates this activity for a maximum of 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity
AAPA Credit Acceptance Statement – Physician Assistants
AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 4.25 hours of Category I credit for completing this program.
AANP Credit Acceptance Statement – Nurse Practitioners
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
ANCC Credit Designation Statement - Nurses
The maximum number of hours awarded for this CE activity is 5.25 contact hours.
Continuing Education Credit Statement – Respiratory Therapists
This non-traditional program has been approved for 4.75 contact hour(s) Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd., Suite 100, Irving, TX 75063. Course # 187170000
ASLS Online: Instructor Essentials Online
AMA Credit Designation Statement - Physicians
The American Heart Association designates this activity for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAPA Credit Acceptance Statement – Physician Assistants
AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 0.25 hours of Category I credit for completing this program.
AANP Credit Acceptance Statement – Nurse Practitioners
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.
ANCC Credit Designation Statement - Nurses
The maximum number of hours awarded for this CE activity is 0.25 contact hours.
Continuing Education Accreditation – Emergency Medical Services
This continuing education activity is approved by the American Heart Association, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE), for 0.25 Educator CEHs, activity number 22-AMHA-F3-0035.
ASLS Instructor Essentials Hands-On Session
Continuing Education Accreditation – Emergency Medical Services
This continuing education activity is approved by the American Heart Association, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE), for 6.25 Educator CEHs, activity number 22-AMHA-F2-0034.
Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Resuscitation StabilizatioN
PEARS Provider Course
Continuing Education Accreditation - Emergency Medical Services
This continuing education activity is approved by the American Heart Association, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Prehospital Continuing Education (CAPCE), for 7.25 Advanced CEHs, activity number 17-AMHA-F2-0024.
**CAPCE credit must be claimed within 6 months of attendance. CME/CE credit will no longer be available to claim for this activity after six months of attending.
Heartsaver First Aid, CPR AED
Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Online
Continuing Education Accreditation – General Audience
The American Heart Association is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). The American Heart Association complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, the American Heart Association is authorized to issue the IACET 0.10 CEU.
Heartsaver CPR AED Online
Continuing Education Accreditation – General Audience
The American Heart Association is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). The American Heart Association complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, the American Heart Association is authorized to issue the IACET 0.10 CEU.
Heartsaver First Aid Online
Continuing Education Accreditation – General Audience
The American Heart Association is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). The American Heart Association complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, the American Heart Association is authorized to issue the IACET 0.20 CEU.
Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED Online
Continuing Education Accreditation – General Audience
The American Heart Association is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). The American Heart Association complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, the American Heart Association is authorized to issue the IACET 0.20 CEU.
