American CPR Care Association review
Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
American CPR Care Association suits adults and workplace teams who want a short CPR certificate without paying exam add-ons or travel costs. Entry fees start at $14.95 and the course runs 4 hours.
Key facts
- Best for
- Adults and workplace teams after a short, low cost CPR certificate.
- Certification type
- Cpr (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Price from
- $14.95 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Course hours
- 4 hours (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Teaching practicum
- No (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Exam fee included
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Tutor support
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Recertification period
- 2 years (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Money-back period
- 30 days (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- United States (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Phone, Chat (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Delivery
- Online, In person, Hybrid
- Official website
- cprcare.com
Apps and profiles
- Elsewhere
- X
Pros and cons
Pros
- Entry fees of $14.95 with the exam fee included in the course price
- Course length of 4 hours suits a tight schedule
- Delivery runs online, in person and hybrid, so teams can pick the format
- Tutor support is available, and renewal falls every 2 years
- A money back window of 30 days sits above the group median of 30 days
Cons
- No practicum, so the course stays study based rather than hands on
- Course hours of 4 hours trail American BLS at 3 hours
- Entry fees of $14.95 sit above National CPR Foundation at $12.95
- The provider is based in the United States, so it sits outside non US requirements
Who it suits
- Adults refreshing a CPR card outside workplace deadlines
- Workplace safety leads training staff on a tight budget
- Learners who want a single fee with the exam already included
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who needs supervised hands on practice, since there is no practicum
- Learners after a BLS credential, where American BLS runs a shorter course
- People wanting the lowest entry fee, since National CPR Foundation is cheaper
How it compares on our data
American CPR Care Association ranks 4 of 87 brands on entry price, which puts it at the cheap end of the CPR and first aid shortlist. On course length the picture reverses: 45 of 53 brands sit on a longer course, so this is a compact option rather than an extended one. The gap to the cheapest provider is small, and the gap to Advanced Medical Certification at $59 is wide. Course hours of 4 hours match the group median of 4 hours, so length is the part of the offer to weigh against a pricier alternative such as Advanced Medical Certification.
Core features
The course runs 4 hours, at the median for this group. There is no practicum, so assessment is study based and no supervised placement is part of the fee. The exam fee is included, which removes a common extra cost at renewal. Tutor support is available for questions during the course. Certification is renewed every 2 years, so the same certificate recurs on a short cycle. A money back window of 30 days matches the group median of 30 days and gives room to decide early.
The company behind it
The provider is headquartered in the United States, so the certificate and its renewal are shaped around US practice. Support runs on email, phone and chat, which puts it above the group pattern where phone support appears on 73.3% of brands. The HQ location matters for readers outside the US who need a credential aligned to local requirements, since the 2 year renewal cycle follows US practice rather than any single market abroad.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the CPR course cost?+
Entry fees start at $14.95, and the exam fee is included, so the advertised figure is the cost of the full course rather than a base rate with an add-on. That single fee is the main reason the entry price ranks 4 of 87 brands here.
Does the course include hands on practice?+
No. There is no practicum on the course, so everything is completed through study material. Learners who need supervised practice with a manikin or a workplace session should look for a provider that includes placement.
How long does the course take?+
The course runs 4 hours, which is the group median of 4 hours for this shortlist. For a shorter option, American BLS runs 3 hours.
How do I renew the certificate?+
The certificate is renewed every 2 years, so the same fee applies on a short cycle rather than annually. Fee $14.95 is the published entry figure, and the exam is included in the course.
Can I take the course online?+
Yes. Delivery runs online, in person and hybrid, so a single learner can study from home while a workplace group can book a shared session. In-person options are less common in this group, appearing on 20% of brands.
Who is the provider based in?+
The provider is headquartered in the United States, and the credential follows US practice. Readers who need a certificate aligned to another country's requirements may be better served by a provider registered closer to home.
Is there tutor support?+
Yes, tutor support is included with the course, which is common in this group with 85.7% of brands offering it. Direct contact runs on email, phone and chat for questions outside the study material.
What if the course is not right for me?+
There is a money back window of 30 days, which matches the group median of 30 days. Deciding early in the course leaves time to ask for a refund rather than finishing a course that does not fit.
Sources
- cprcare.com checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Certification type, Delivery
“Online CPR certification”
- cprcare.com/accreditation checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Course hours, Tutor support
“CPR/AED Course 4 Hours”
- cprcare.com/blended checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Teaching practicum
“No Hands-On Skills Required”
- cprcare.com/contact-us checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Support channels
“PO Box 1219 | Coppell, TX 75019”
- cprcare.com/cprcoursedetails checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Exam fee included, Price from, Recertification period
“Unlimited retakes of exams”
- cprcare.com/money-back-guarantee checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Money-back period
“Request for refunds MUST be sent via email within 30 days of course payment”
Compiled from 6 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.
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