How to Schedule Your CPR Class in DFW

You schedule your CPR certification with Texas Heart CPR Training by picking the class your employer or facility requires, then booking it at one of our three DFW centers or on-site at your location. We issue the official American Heart Association or ASHI eCard the same day you finish the hands-on session, so there is no waiting on a card for work or school. Our instructor team is made up of licensed American Heart Association and ASHI instructors who are Certified Instructors @ American Heart Association and Certified Instructors @ American Safety and Health Institute.

You might think any CPR class will do, but showing up with the wrong card costs you a shift, a semester, or a compliance deadline. We will walk you through exactly how to choose the right course, what the schedule looks like, what you will pay, and why 77,654 students^[1] have trained with us since 2009^[2]. Our instructor team is made up of licensed American Heart Association and ASHI instructors who have taught hands-on BLS, CPR, AED, First Aid, ACLS and PALS classes across Plano, Dallas and Fort Worth since 2009.

Key Takeaways- Schedule the specific certification your employer or facility requires - AHA BLS for healthcare, ASHI First Aid with CPR/AED for OSHA compliance - because the wrong card will not be accepted.- Every CPR class at Texas Heart CPR Training includes AED training and hands-on practice on a personal PRESTAN manikin with real-time feedback lights.- Your official AHA or ASHI eCard is emailed the same day you finish the class and is valid for two years.- On-site group training is available for teams of nine or more (five for ACLS) across 40+ DFW cities, with the same certified instructors and same-day eCards you get in our centers.- Our Plano, Dallas, and Fort Worth training centers run classes Monday through Saturday, 7:00am to 7:00pm, with published flat pricing and no hidden fees.

Why scheduling the right CPR class matters more than you think

Picking the wrong class wastes your time and money. A healthcare student who needs AHA BLS but signs up for a community first-aid course will have to pay again and retake the correct class. A daycare director whose staff holds a non-OSHA card fails a state audit. The decision you make on the schedule page determines whether your card is accepted the first time. As an American Heart Association Aligned Training Site and an American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) instructor, we only issue cards that carry the accreditation employers and licensing boards actually check for.

The stakes are higher than paperwork, too. The American Heart Association reports more than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests every year in the US^[3]. Only 40.2% of those victims receive bystander CPR^[4]. The person giving CPR is usually a family member, since 73.4% of cardiac arrests happen at home^[5]. When CPR is performed immediately, it can double or triple the chance of survival^[6]. That is why the training has to stick.

Here is the core question we answer every day: Which CPR class do I need?

• Healthcare providers, nursing students, and hospital staff need AHA BLS Provider. It is the accepted healthcare standard.
• Teachers, coaches, construction crews, and daycare staff typically need ASHI First Aid with CPR/AED, which meets OSHA and US Coast Guard compliance.
• Parents, foster care providers, and youth sports volunteers often choose AHA HeartSaver First Aid/CPR/AED or the Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED class.
• Current ACLS or PALS providers renewing their card schedule the ACLS Renewal or PALS Renewal course. First-time advanced providers schedule the Initial version.

One misconception we correct often: BLS is not included in ACLS or PALS courses. Advanced cardiac classes assume you already hold current BLS-level skills, so you may need to schedule a separate BLS Provider class or bundle it with your ACLS or PALS registration. We can help you sort that out when you call.

Will my certification card be accepted by my employer or facility? The short answer is that AHA BLS is the universal healthcare standard, and our ASHI First Aid card meets OSHA requirements. We always tell students to confirm with their employer before they book, because some facilities mandate one specific card. We work directly with hospitals, clinics, and school districts across DFW to make sure the card we issue is the one their compliance office expects.

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How to find a CPR class schedule that fits your life

A good CPR schedule works around a working adult's week, not the other way around. We run classes Monday through Saturday from 7:00am to 7:00pm across three training centers in Plano, Dallas, and Fort Worth^[7]. We bring on-site group training to businesses, clinics, schools, and churches in more than 40 surrounding cities. Every class is taught by our team of American Heart Association and ASHI certified instructors who hold both Certified Instructors @ American Heart Association and Certified Instructors @ American Safety and Health Institute credentials.

• Plano training center: 2600 K Avenue, Suite 135 - our main hub, where most first-time students come.
• Dallas and Fort Worth centers: same hands-on format, same same-day eCard, closer to your side of the metroplex.
• On-site group training: we send an instructor to your location for groups of nine or more for BLS and First Aid, or five or more for ACLS. Your team practices on the same PRESTAN feedback manikins we use in our own classrooms.

We built this footprint because one of the most common frustrations we heard was the need for on-site group training without traveling to a center. A clinic manager in Fort Worth does not want to pull a dozen nurses off the floor and send them across town. A construction superintendent needs an OSHA-compliant First Aid card for a crew that starts at 6:00am. The schedule has to bend to real life, so we made it that way.

If your employer or program requires the American Heart Association BLS credential specifically, we cover the same-day certification process in our AHA BLS overview.

What to expect when you schedule your CPR certification

When you schedule a class with us, the path from booking to card-in-hand is straightforward. Here is what happens, step by step.

1. Pick your course and date. Use our schedule page to select the certification your employer or facility requires and the date that works for you.
2. Pay online to reserve your seat. The price is flat and published - no surprise fees on the day of class. You will see the exact cost for ACLS ($250 initial, $200 renewal), PALS ($250 initial, $200 renewal), and ACLS or PALS Skills Tests ($100). For BLS, HeartSaver, ASHI First Aid, Pediatric, and BLS or HeartSaver Skills Test pricing, call 214-592-7088 or confirm current pricing when you book.
3. Arrive at the center for hands-on practice. This is where the class differs from watching videos online. Every student works on their own PRESTAN manikin with real-time feedback lights that show compression depth and rate. You are not sharing a manikin or watching someone else do the work.
4. Complete the skills check and receive your eCard. The instructor verifies your technique, and your official AHA or ASHI eCard arrives by email the same day. It is valid for two years.

We remember Jennifer R., who walked into our Plano center on K Avenue for her very first CPR class. She later wrote that Ms. Floyd greeted her respectfully and politely from the first interaction all the way through the end of the session. That matters to us because a first-time student is often nervous - you are learning a skill that could save a life, and the environment should make you feel capable, not intimidated. Every class includes AED training, so you leave knowing how to use the device hanging on the wall at your gym, church, or office.

CPR class schedule options and pricing at Texas Heart CPR Training

The table below lays out our core courses, durations, and prices so you can compare them side by side and pick the one that fits your requirement.

What moves the price is the level of certification and whether you are taking it for the first time or renewing. ACLS Initial costs $250 because it is a full-day advanced course covering cardiac arrest algorithms, pharmacology, and team dynamics. If you already hold a current ACLS card, the renewal is $200 and runs about five hours. Every price includes the hands-on session, the manikin practice, and the eCard. There is no hidden fee. For courses marked "Call for pricing," phone 214-592-7088 and we will give you the current rate and help you pick the right class.

Why healthcare professionals and coaches schedule with us repeatedly

We earn repeat business because the instructor makes the class stick. Kim has been coming to our Plano center for six years for her two-year CPR renewal. She wrote that Kaela, by far, has been the best instructor she has had and that she plans to see us again in two years. Rids, another six-year returning student, said the class is quick and efficient and covers all the essential hands-on CPR techniques without wasting any time.

James D. completed his American Heart Association BLS Provider course at the Plano training center on April 2, 2026. In his Google review he described the instructor as friendly, helpful, informative and thorough, and said he would recommend the location to his colleagues. Our instructors are Certified Instructors @ American Heart Association, which means every BLS Provider class follows the current AHA science and skills testing standards.

Sherry Mehring, who took BLS Provider with us, wrote that the instructor "taught with the firm authority & gravitas that these situations deserve BUT was also kind in delivery." That balance - serious about the skill, patient with the student - is what we hire for.

That consistency comes from how we teach. Our instructors are certified by both the American Heart Association and the American Safety and Health Institute. They coach each student on a PRESTAN manikin that lights up to show whether compressions are deep enough and fast enough. You do not guess whether you are doing it right - the manikin tells you, and the instructor adjusts your technique on the spot.

The Plano center holds a 4.8-star rating from 147 Google reviews^[9]. Corin, who took AHA BLS with instructor Linda, put it plainly: Linda explained everything backwards and forwards when it came to the information students really need to know. That is the standard we aim for in every class.

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Schedule your on-site group training or last-minute certification

Group and last-minute scheduling are two of the most common reasons people call us. A youth sports coach needs a card before the season starts. A safety manager realizes a crew's certifications expire next week. We handle both.

Rosalee Chan needed the CPR/AED with First Aid certification required by the sports facility where she coaches. She scheduled and paid for the class online, then completed the hands-on training at our Plano center. She left with the card her facility accepted, same day.

For groups, the question we hear most is whether we come to you. Yes. We bring on-site BLS, First Aid, and ACLS training to businesses, hospitals, clinics, schools, and churches across DFW. The minimum is nine students for BLS and First Aid, or five for ACLS. You call or email with the date, time, and location. We handle the rest - same PRESTAN manikins, same certified instructors, same same-day eCards. We also host classes at our Dallas and Fort Worth centers, which serve the west and south sides of the metroplex with the same schedule and same credentials listed for Plano.

Here is a quick look at the trade-offs:

On-site group training

• Pros: No travel for your team, schedule built around your shift, consistent certification for the whole group.
• Cons: Minimum student count applies; you need a space large enough for manikin practice.
• Verdict: Best for clinics, construction crews, and school staff who need OSHA-compliant cards on the same day.

In-center individual class

• Pros: Flexible week and Saturday times, no minimum headcount, immediate seat availability for most courses.
• Cons: You travel to Plano, Dallas, or Fort Worth.
• Verdict: Best for individuals, students, and last-minute renewals.

We are an American Heart Association Aligned Training Site^[10], and our ASHI instructor credentials mean the cards we issue meet OSHA and USCG standards. Employers and facilities across the metroplex accept them. If you are unsure whether your facility takes our card, call us before you schedule - we will confirm it with your compliance office so there are no surprises. For last-minute or short-notice needs, phone 214-592-7088 and we will check for open seats today.

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Frequently asked questions

Which CPR class do I need?

Healthcare providers and students need AHA BLS Provider. Most other people - teachers, coaches, construction crews, daycare staff - need ASHI First Aid with CPR/AED for OSHA compliance. Confirm with your employer before you schedule, because some facilities require one specific card. We help you figure this out if you call us.

Will my certification card be accepted by my employer or facility?

AHA BLS is the accepted healthcare standard, and our ASHI First Aid card meets OSHA requirements. Acceptance depends on the facility, so confirm with your employer before class. We work directly with hospitals, clinics, and school districts to make sure the card is accepted.

How soon will I get my certification card, and how long is it valid?

Your eCard is emailed the same day you finish the class. It is valid for two years from the date of issue. You can print it or store it on your phone - most employers and facilities accept the digital version.

How do I track my certification expiration and renew on time?

Your eCard is valid for two years from the issue date printed on the card. We recommend you schedule your renewal class before the card lapses so there is no gap in your certification. Because we issue the eCard the same day you complete the class, even a last-minute renewal covers you for work or school the next day.

Do you hold classes at businesses, clinics, schools, churches and homes?

Yes. On-site classes need a minimum of nine students for BLS and First Aid, or five for ACLS. Call or email us with the date, time, and location, and we bring the same hands-on training to your site.

Is there a minimum age to learn CPR?

There is no mandatory minimum age. Body strength matters more than age - a student needs to be able to compress the chest deeply enough for effective CPR. We have taught teenagers and adults side by side in the same class.

Does every CPR class include AED training?

Yes. AED training is included in every CPR certification class at Texas Heart CPR Training. You will practice using a training AED on your manikin so you are comfortable with the real device.

You schedule a CPR class because someone is counting on you - an employer, a licensing board, a family. We make sure the card you get is the one they accept, and that the skills you learn are the ones you can use. Our schedule runs Monday through Saturday across Plano, Dallas, and Fort Worth, with on-site training available in 40-plus surrounding cities. Pick your course, book your seat, and walk out the same day with a certification that is valid for two years.

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