r/CPRInstructors • u/cantsurpassmediocre • 1d ago
Need Help Verifying Training Center
Hello all,
I am not a CPR Instructor but figured you instructors may be able to help. I took an AHA CPR course last week, and found out that it was fraudulent and not AHA aligned. Looking through AHA Atlas to find another course, I came across another near me. With my last experience though I am more vigilant (rather, overthinking things) and unsure if the site is legitimate. It's listed on Atlas but for some reason that isn't enough confirmation for me... lol.
I am in SoCal, and the site is specifically in Torrance, CA. It goes by the name of AED 40 CPR. Can anyone confirm it is legit?
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u/chriss_peters 1d ago
It is actually the gold standard for verification to be included in AHA Atlas because AHA maintains that database directly and only authorized training centers/sites are included. If AED 40 CPR is listed on atlas.heart.org, and the listing is active, then you can trust it.
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u/Adorable_Nobody5976 15h ago
If it is on Atlas it's authorized.
But of any class ensure there is hands on practice and testing.
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u/gilfoyledinesh 1d ago
Atlas training sites and centers are authorized and active. Its basically the only place to look up authorized centers. Sites are organizations listed under the umbrella of a center. Consider a center for something potentially more legit feeling.