The new system developed by the American Heart Association is revolutionizing emergency response education.
The CPR Verification Station is the American Heart Association’s new model for CPR, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification—and it’s changing how lifesaving skills are taught, practiced, and verified.
Instead of relying on limited class schedules and subjective instructor evaluations, the CPR Verification Station uses simulation technology, voice-assisted manikins, and automated skills verification to deliver consistent, high-quality training for healthcare providers. It fits seamlessly into the AHA’s blended learning approach—online coursework plus in-person skills—and is delivered by SureFire CPR in a flexible hybrid format that supports same-day certification in most cases.
A CPR Verification Station is a compact, self-contained training and testing unit developed by the American Heart Association, in partnership with RQI Partners. It combines:
Learners complete the knowledge portion of their course online in the AHA’s blended learning format—typically in about 1–2 hours—then log in at the station, perform the required skills on a high-fidelity manikin, and receive real-time feedback on compression depth, rate, recoil, hand placement, and ventilations. When performance meets AHA standards, the system issues an official AHA eCard.
Instead of certification based on attendance, every card reflects verified, measurable competence.
Traditional classroom courses have long been the foundation of BLS, ACLS, PALS, and Heartsaver CPR and First Aid. They work—but they depend on:
That can limit access and introduce variation in how skills are assessed.
CPR Verification Stations change the model:
The result is a flexible, private, performance-driven learning experience that matches the pace of modern healthcare and supports the AHA’s blended learning vision: online knowledge plus in-person skills in a streamlined, hybrid experience.
Each CPR Verification Station includes:
For busy healthcare professionals, this hybrid, blended learning approach eliminates classroom scheduling headaches and allows skills maintenance to happen in short, focused sessions—during a break, between shifts, or whenever time allows.
Every CPR Verification Station is authorized to issue American Heart Association eCards for:
Learners complete both the online knowledge component (usually in 1–2 hours) and hands-on verification at the station. Once skills are successfully demonstrated, the AHA eCard is generated and available right away—often the same day.
SureFire CPR makes it simple to earn or renew your AHA certification using the CPR Verification Station in a hybrid, blended learning format.
Step 1 – Choose your time
Appointments are available around the clock at participating locations, so you can schedule when it works for you.
Step 2 – Complete the online course
Finish the self-paced AHA online modules on your own device. In most cases, the online portion takes about 1–2 hours to complete, covering the latest BLS, ACLS, PALS, or Heartsaver content based on current guidelines.
Step 3 – Verify your skills in person
Come to a SureFire CPR location with a CPR Verification Station. You’ll log in, perform the required CPR skills on the voice-assisted manikin, receive real-time feedback, and complete your skills verification.
Your official AHA eCard is issued immediately after successful completion—same-day certification without sitting through a traditional class.
Hospitals, universities, fire departments, and other organizations are adopting CPR Verification Stations because they improve quality and simplify operations.
Key benefits include:
The CPR Verification Station is not just about automation—it’s about better learning.
Traditional courses rely heavily on instructor explanation and subjective evaluation. The station’s voice-assisted system, by contrast, provides precise, immediate feedback so learners can self-correct in real time. If compressions are too shallow or too fast, the screen and audio prompts guide the user to the correct depth and rhythm.
This level of precision supports true skill mastery rather than simple memorization. It also allows for:
For organizations, this means a workforce with skills that are practiced, proven, and better retained between renewal dates.
Every CPR Verification Station holds authorization to generate American Heart Association certification credentials for:
Designed for healthcare practitioners
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
For intensive care and emergency personnel
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
For specialists managing young patients
Choose your time
Appointments available 24/7
Complete the Online Course
Self-paced for your convenience
Conduct your Skills In-Person
With the AHA-approved CPR Verification Station
It’s an automated, self-service platform where you can earn or renew your American Heart Association CPR certification using voice-guided mannequins and real-time feedback technology. You complete the knowledge portion online and demonstrate hands-on skills at the station.
The certification is identical. The main differences are:
Most students take 30 to 75 minutes to complete the online module and 20 to 45 minutes for the in-person skills check. Both the digital and in-person sessions are streamlined and timing may vary based on experience.
SureFire CPR has locations across the US and is continuing to expand. Find a class and a location near you here!
The online portion can be completed anywhere. For the in-person skills check, an appointment is needed, but SureFire CPR locations are available 24/7. Find a class and a location near you here!
Just yourself, and we recommend bringing a water bottle. We provide all materials, the American Heart Association Hybrid Interactive Manikin, and training equipment. Wear comfortable clothing for hands-on practice. Support is available 24/7 if needed. We’ve created helpful videos and tips, so be sure to watch them beforehand!
You can retry immediately. The CPR Verification Station provides instant feedback on what needs improvement, so you can practice and attempt verification again. There’s no limit on practice attempts.
Yes, while the process is self-guided, SureFire CPR has 24-hour customer support in case you need help with any section. We’ve also created helpful videos and tips, so be sure to watch them beforehand!
The voice-assisted mannequins have sensors that measure compression depth, rate, hand placement, chest recoil, and ventilation volume. The system provides real-time audio and visual feedback, showing exactly what needs adjustment.
Yes! Your official AHA eCard is issued instantly after the skills session, so you’re certified the same day.
Yes, absolutely. You receive an official American Heart Association eCard that’s identical to certifications earned through traditional instructor-led classes. It’s accepted by hospitals, healthcare facilities, and employers nationwide.
Most users find it comparable or easier because you can take your time, practice repeatedly without judgment, and receive precise feedback on exactly what to improve. You control the pace entirely.
Research shows that learners using voice-assisted feedback systems retain high-quality CPR skills significantly longer than those trained conventionally, because the feedback is precise, objective, and immediate.
✓ 24/7 Availability With Same-Day Certification
✓ American Heart Association Approved
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I spent 15 years as a firefighter and paramedic…
And too often, I would arrive on the scene of someone unconscious, surrounded by a circle of people feeling helpless. Sometimes, those people would even have CPR training but lacked the confidence and experience to act.
That’s why I started SureFire CPR with my wife, Vanessa, in 2009 to change that.
To date, we’ve trained over 280,000 people and are on a mission to prepare 1,000,000 individuals to step up in emergencies. With American Heart Association-backed CPR Verification Stations, we’re making lifesaving education more accessible than ever, available 24/7 nationwide.
