How long does it take to get aha ecard

The American Heart Association will soon switch from paper cards to AHA eCards for all certifications moving forward. Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming switch.

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What is an AHA eCard?
Why Use an AHA eCard?
How Do I Use an AHA eCard?
Claim your eCard
How to View your Claimed eCard (If you lost your copy)
How long does it take for AHA to send eCard?
How do I get my e card Aha?
What is an AHA eCard?
How do I check my BLS status?

What is an AHA eCard?

According to the AHA: An AHA eCard is the electronic equivalent of a printed AHA course completion card. This is the new certification cards that are issued to those who successfully pass a CPR/AED/First Aid or BLS/ACLS/PALS class. eCards are valid course completion cards and can be presented to employers as proof of successful completion of an AHA course. eCards are available only for provider-level courses in the United States. Paper cards are no longer available.

Why Use an AHA eCard?

eCards are more secure than printed cards. A three-point verification by the Training Center Coordinator (TCC), Instructor and the student, is required to issue and claim eCards. eCard information is populated electronically by the TCC or Instructor and can only be altered by the TCC or AHA Customer Service by using AHA’s My CardsTM. eCards can be easily verified by employers at www.heart.org/cpr/mycards to prove issuance by a valid TC and Instructor aligned with that TC.

How Do I Use an AHA eCard?

As soon as you complete an American Heart Association course through HeartCert CPR, your card will be processed. Cards are processed weekly and you’ll receive a notification via the email address you provided during your course. Please note that participants will receive an email from the AHA after class and must click on the link in the email to claim their card. This is the student’s responsibility as no one else is able to claim or access the card prior to this step.

On your eCard, you’ll find the various sections:

eCard status. Green means it’s active, yellow means the card has expired.
Participant name, course name and eCard code. The eCard code is used to validate the participant’s card (i.e. for employment, etc.). It is unique to each person.
Course date and recommended renewal date. Renewal date is always 2 years out, the last day of the month.
Training center and instructor information.
My Cards website. Where participants can view/print their eCard and employers validate eCards.

If you have any questions on your AHA eCard, please contact us. All American Heart Association Training Centers are switching to E-cards and paper cards will no longer be available.

HeartCert CPR is your trusted training partner for First Aid and CPR in Minnesota. Find your CPR Class, PALS Class, BLS Class or ACLS Class at any of our Minnesota locations:

HeartCert CPR Minneapolis
HeartCert CPR St. Paul
HeartCert CPR Burnsville
HeartCert CPR Eden Prairie
HeartCert CPR Richfield
HeartCert CPR Woodbury
HeartCert CPR Eagan
HeartCert CPR Brooklyn Park
HeartCert CPR Blaine
HeartCert CPR St. Cloud
HeartCert CPR Rochester
HeartCert CPR Mankato
HeartCert CPR Duluth

We also partner with Appleton and Anchorage for select classes.

Claim your eCard

After you have been assigned an eCard, you will receive an email from [email protected] inviting you to claim your eCard online. (Please contact us if you have not received the email) You can also claim your eCard at any time by visiting the AHA eCards site at: https://ecards.heart.org/student/myecards

From the email, click on “Click here to claim your eCard”. The Student Profile webpage will load with the following non-editable pre-populated information:

First Name
Last Name
Email Address

eCard Code
Instructor Info
Training Center Info

You then choose a security question from the available options and supply an answer (answers are case-sensitive) that you will use to access your eCard Profile in the future. You must agree to the Terms of Use for the website. To view the Terms of Use, click the hyperlink “Terms of Use.”

Once you agree to the Terms of Use and click Submit, the website will display the Rate Your AHA Class page.

Click on the answer of choice for each section. You can skip the survey if desired.

After you complete the survey, you will be brought to your certificate profile. You will receive an email notification; please save this confirmation email for your records. Claiming your eCard is the only way you can show proof of course completion to your employer.

To download an eCard, select the size you would like (Full or Wallet) where it says, “View eCard.
To email an eCard, select “Email Cards,” enter the email address, and click “Email.”

How to View your Claimed eCard (If you lost your copy)

Visit the eCards Search page by clicking on the following link: https://ecards.heart.org/student/myecards

On the “Student” tab, enter your First Name, Last Name, and Email (ensure this is the email address that was used to sign up for the course) OR enter your eCard Code at the bottom of the page. Click “Search.”
Answer your security question.

If all the information entered is correct, you will be brought to a page that shows “My eCards.” If your eCard cannot be found, contact your Training Center to verify your information.

To download an eCard, select the size you would like (Full or Wallet) where it says, “View eCard.
To email an eCard, select “Email Cards,” enter the email address, and click “Email.”

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How long does it take for AHA to send eCard?

The first BUSINESS day after your class you will receive an email from the American Heart Association. Business days do NOT include weekdays or holidays. This email is commonly marked by your internet service provider as junk or spam, and might be found in one of those folders of your email account.

How do I get my e card Aha?

How to Claim and View your AHA eCard.

You will receive an email from [email protected] with a link inviting you to claim your eCard online. ... .

Set up your security question and answer. ... .

Complete the survey on the course you just completed. ... .

After you complete the survey, your eCard will display..

What is an AHA eCard?

An AHA eCard is the electronic equivalent of a printed course completion card and can be provided to students as an alternative to a printed card. eCards are valid course completion cards and can be presented to employers as proof of successful completion of an AHA course.

How do I check my BLS status?

You can also call the training center that issued your card. Most training organizations provide a phone number on the back of their card where you can call to check in, and you can do a CPR card lookup over the phone. Some also provide this information online, and may even have notifications as we do.