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The American Red Cross certification is recognized across states, federal regulatory agencies, licensing boards, and national associations. Our certification meets requirements for participants in healthcare, education, public safety, childcare, construction, fitness and hundreds of other occupations and professions.
The Red Cross Office of Continuing Education (CE) reflects our commitment to advancing excellence within healthcare. Our accredited programs are designed to incorporate the latest science, technology, and standards of care, that optimize patient outcomes and wellness.
The American Red Cross makes certification fast, simple and easy. With Red Cross find my certificates functionality, you can access your digital certificate anytime, anywhere. Here you can share, download or print your certificate. Each Red Cross digital certificate has its own unique ID and QR code, making it easy to confirm that your employee’s certificate is valid and authentic.
The American Red Cross digital certificate is a first of its kind, online certificate that gives you anytime, anywhere access to your certification and training history.
Digital certificates can be viewed, printed or shared online and can be accessed anytime through your Red Cross Account. Each certificate includes a unique ID and a QR code which meets employment requirements and allows employers to easily confirm your certificate is valid. There is no need to carry your printed certificate around anymore!
Class participants and employers can visit Find My Certificate. Follow the simple steps (enter the ID found on the digital certificate, email or scan the QR code) to access a copy of the valid certificate with student training information.
You can also:
Participants are also able to order a printed certificate by selecting the add to cart option where a fee will be charged for shipping and handling. On average it will take from 4-10 business days to received. Expedited shipping options available.
Some employees or states may require certification of skills as a job requirement. For example, CPR/AED and First Aid certifications are required if you are your workplace’s designated emergency responder. Healthcare employers may require Advanced Life Support (ALS) during the credentialing process. In other cases, Red Cross certification is a way of demonstrating that you are prepared for a wide range of emergencies – in your personal life and activities such as coaching, youth organizations, etc.
*In-person skills session to demonstrate skills not required.
Healthcare professionals who need continuing education (CE) to maintain licensure or professional certification can obtain accredited CE credit through the American Red Cross.
Our new platform enables participants to claim their CAPCE (Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education) continuing education (CE) credits that provide accreditation specifically for EMS professionals. This new platform makes it easy for participants to access CAPCE CE credits instantly, providing a seamless experience from start to finish.
For a complete listing of Red Cross healthcare and other eligible courses and CE credit types, visit here.
Healthcare professionals who require additional assistance with claiming CE credit should visit the Red Cross Continuing Education Help page here.
In support of improving patient care, American Red Cross is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
The American Red Cross is an accredited provider of continuing education by the Commission on Accreditation for Prehospital Continuing Education (CAPCE).
Employers and employees in the workplace and aquatic facilities may require non-healthcare continuing education credit units (CEUs) after successful completion of our courses. Follow the links below to register for Red Cross non-healthcare courses offering CEUs:
Once non-healthcare training has been successfully completed, a CEU certificate, along with a course certificate, will be sent to students who provided an email address. Students, who took non-healthcare training through a third-party provider, should contact the provider or instructor to obtain a copy of the CEU certificate. Class participants should verify with their appropriate accrediting organization that non-healthcare CEUs received from taking Red Cross courses will be accepted.
Continuing Education (CE) credits apply to a wide range of professions (e.g., healthcare, education, etc.) and are issued by various accredited organizations to help professionals maintain licenses or certifications.
CAPCE (Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education) provides accreditation specifically for EMS professionals.
The American Red Cross is an accredited provider of continuing education by the Commission on Accreditation for Prehospital Continuing Education. Courses eligible today for CAPCE credit include the following classes:
For a complete listing of Red Cross healthcare courses eligible and other eligible courses and CE credit types coming soon for accredited CE, visit here.
We will be adding classes later this year, including Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS) courses coming soon. Your Red Cross certificate will include a reference regarding Continuing Education credits if eligible.
The Red Cross Continuing Education Program is excited to announce that the entire Resuscitation Suite, including Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support, will provide accredited CE credit for the entire interprofessional healthcare team with its new release in Fall 2025.
You can go directly to this page to get started. Create an account and follow the steps provided.
For more information about claiming credits, please visit Contact Us.
Employers and employees in the workplace may require non-healthcare continuing education credit units (CEUs) after successful completion of our courses. Red Cross Training Services provides non-healthcare CEUs for the following courses:
Once non-healthcare training has been successfully completed, a CEU certificate, along with a course certificate, will be sent to students who provided an email address. Students who took non-healthcare training through an Authorized Provider or Licensed Training Provider should contact the provider or instructor to obtain a copy of the CEU certificate. Class participants should verify with their appropriate accrediting organization that non-healthcare CEUs received from taking Red Cross courses will be accepted.
Workplace and Aquatic CEUs are calculated at 10% of the total minimum contact hours (rounded to the nearest tenth) for in-person training, excluding break times. For Blended Learning classes, the in-person course time is used to calculate CEUs. For example:
