Many providers and instructors have certifications in American Heart Association courses. Please see excerpts below regarding AHA Instructor and Provider Card Extensions. The full statement may be downloaded at the bottom of this message.
Purpose: To provide additional flexibility for providers, AHA Instructors, and Instructor candidates during
the COVID-19 pandemic. NOTE: This guidance on card extensions supersedes the guidance outlined in the
March 13, 2020, document, “Interim Guidance on Extensions for AHA Instructor & Provider Cards during
COVID-19 Outbreak.”
For AHA Provider Cards expiring beginning in March 2020:
• AHA Provider Cards will be valid for 120 days beyond their recommended renewal date.
• Management of this extension, and any record-keeping, will be the responsibility of the Training
Center.
For Instructor Cards expiring beginning in March 2020:
• AHA Instructor cards will be valid for 120 days beyond their recommended renewal date.
• Instructor candidates will also have 10 months from the completion of their Instructor course to
complete monitoring.
• Management of this extension, and any record-keeping, will be the responsibility of the Training
Center.
Download the AHA COVID19 Statement_Card Extensions_Update 33120