CPR Training & Fit Testing — Frequently Asked Questions

What Will I Learn in a CPR Class?

All CPR classes teach you how to perform CPR on adults, children, and infants. You’ll also learn choking relief for all ages and how to use an AED (automated external defibrillator).

There are two main types of CPR classes:

• For Healthcare/Medical Staff – Covers Basic Life Support (BLS) skills required in medical settings.

• For the General Public – Designed for parents, caregivers, teachers, coaches, and others who need CPR skills but don’t work in healthcare.

Which CPR or Advanced Life Support Certification Class Is Right for Me?

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR):
If you work in healthcare or plan to, the BLS Provider Course is the certification you need. Most hospitals in NJ, DE, and PA require it for any employee with direct patient contact — or even the possibility of it.

BLS is designed for professionals in fields such as:

• Hospital staff

• Nursing

• Medicine

• EMTs and paramedics

• Dental staff

• Respiratory therapy

• Physical and occupational therapy

• Speech therapy

• Allied health fields

Healthcare students are typically required to complete BLS before starting clinicals. While it’s geared toward healthcare, anyone may take the BLS Provider Course to get certified in CPR.

AHA First Aid CPR AED:
This course is ideal for people outside of healthcare who still need lifesaving skills for work, school, or personal reasons. It includes CPR for adults, children, and infants, choking relief for all ages, AED use, and basic first aid skills.

First Aid topics include:

• Treating cuts, scrapes, and burns

• Handling sprains, strains, and broken bones

• Controlling bleeding

• Responding to allergic reactions

• Managing sudden illnesses like heart attack, stroke, seizures, or diabetic emergencies

• Assessing an injured or ill person until professional help arrives

It’s commonly required or recommended for:

• Teachers and school staff

• Coaches and athletic staff

• Lifeguards

• Childcare providers and babysitters

• Parents and grandparents

• Direct support staff

• Manufacturing and warehouse employees

• General workplace safety teams

AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS):
ACLS is for healthcare providers who respond to cardiovascular emergencies in adults. It builds on BLS skills and includes advanced interventions such as airway management, rhythm recognition, medication administration, and team-based resuscitation.

All ACLS students take the same 1 day course. Both new and renewals take the same 1 day (9a-5p) class. All students are required to have the current manual; must know EKG rhythms; complete the AHA Pre-Course Work and pass with a grade of 70 or above.

ACLS is commonly required for:

• Nurses in critical care, ER, PACU, telemetry, and procedural areas

• Physicians and residents

• Paramedics

• Respiratory therapists

• Advanced practice providers (NPs, PAs)

• Other healthcare professionals involved in adult emergency response

AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS):
PALS is for healthcare providers who care for critically ill or injured infants and children. It covers pediatric assessment, airway management, rhythm recognition, medication use, and team-based pediatric resuscitation.

PALS is commonly required for:

• Pediatric and NICU nurses

• ER nurses who treat pediatric patients

• Physicians and residents in pediatrics or emergency medicine

• Paramedics and EMTs who treat children

• Respiratory therapists

• Advanced practice providers working with pediatric patients

Respirator Fit Testing and OSHA Medical Clearance:

What is a respirator fit test, and why do I need one?

A fit test checks if your respirator mask fits your face properly so it can protect you from airborne hazards at work. OSHA requires it to make sure your mask forms a good seal.

How often do I need to get fit tested?

Usually, you need a fit test once a year or whenever you get a new type of mask or if your face shape changes (like major dental work or weight changes).

What’s the difference between qualitative and quantitative fit testing?

Qualitative fit testing is a pass/fail test that relies on your sense of taste or smell. Quantitative fit testing uses a machine to measure how well the mask seals. We offer both options.

Do I need to shave before a fit test?

Yes, if you have facial hair where the mask seals, you’ll need to shave it off. Facial hair can break the seal and the respirator won’t work as well.

What is an OSHA medical clearance, and how do I get one?

Before you use a respirator, OSHA requires you to fill out a medical questionnaire to make sure it’s safe for you. We can handle this online and quickly, and it’s reviewed by a healthcare professional.

Can you do fit testing and medical clearance at the same time?

Absolutely! We offer both services together so you can get everything done in one visit.

How much does a fit test and medical clearance cost?

Our Quantitative Fit Test is $95 and includes OSHA Medical Clearance.
If you only need the OSHA Medical Clearance, the cost is $25.

SCHEDULE A TRAINING CLASS AT YOUR OFFICE

Do you provide On-Site / Workplace Training?

Yes! We specialize in bringing CPR training and Respirator Fit Testing directly to your workplace for groups of 10 or more. We’ll tailor the training to fit your team’s needs, equipment, and work environment—whether you’re a healthcare facility, school, or business.

CALL or TEXT 856-375-0866 to schedule your on-site session.

Refund/Cancellation Policy:

ALL BLS & Heartsaver Courses:

All BLS & Heartsaver Course cancellations/class change requests must take place 2 days prior to the course date. NO REFUNDS FOR "NO SHOW" STUDENTS. If a student does not show up for a class the course fees will not be refunded. 

ALL ACLS/PALS Courses:

NO REFUNDS FOR NO SHOW, LATE CANCELLATION, AND LATE STUDENTS. NO EXCEPTIONS. Cancellation/class changes requests for all ACLS courses must take place 14 days prior to date of class no exceptions. There are no book refunds once books are mailed/pickup.

LATE POLICY: ARRIVE ON TIME

Students are not permitted to enter the course if late by 10 minutes or more - NO EXCEPTIONS. If you are late, greater than 10 minutes you will be considered a NO SHOW and NO REFUND will be provider. This policy is firm.