Don’t Let Your CPR Skills Fade: Why Recertification is Essential

Imagine facing an emergency where someone needs immediate CPR. You took a CPR certification course a few years ago, but now you hesitate—are you doing it right? Should you push deeper? How fast should your compressions be? Seconds matter in an emergency, and outdated skills could mean the difference between life and death.

That’s why CPR recertification is crucial. It ensures you stay confident, knowledgeable, and ready to act. At One Love CPR, we emphasize keeping your skills sharp and up to date, so you’re always prepared to save a life.

Why is CPR Recertification So Important?

Many people don’t realize that CPR skills degrade over time. Even healthcare professionals who use CPR in their workplace can benefit from a BLS renewal course to stay updated on the latest American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines. Here’s why staying certified matters:

1. CPR Guidelines Change Over Time

The AHA updates its CPR guidelines every five years based on the latest research and best practices. For example, compression-to-breath ratios, hand placement techniques, and AED usage guidelines may evolve. Staying recertified ensures you’re learning the most effective and life-saving techniques.

2. Muscle Memory Fades Without Practice

CPR is a high-pressure skill that requires quick action and confidence. Without regular practice, even trained individuals lose muscle memory, leading to hesitation or incorrect techniques in real emergencies. BLS recertification courses provide hands-on practice to keep your response automatic and effective.

3. Employer and State Requirements

If you work in healthcare, education, or any profession requiring CPR certification, chances are your employer mandates BLS or CPR renewal every two years. Failing to renew your certification can affect job eligibility and put patients, students, or colleagues at risk.

4. Confidence in High-Stress Situations

When an emergency happens, there’s no time to second-guess yourself. CPR renewal training helps reinforce your skills so that in a real-life scenario, your instincts kick in immediately—giving the victim the best chance of survival.

5. You Might Be the First Responder in an Emergency

Emergencies don’t wait for medical professionals to arrive. Whether at work, home, or in public, bystander CPR can double or triple survival rates for cardiac arrest victims. Having an active CPR certification ensures you’re always ready to respond.

How Often Should You Renew Your CPR Certification?

The American Heart Association (AHA) and the Red Cross recommend renewing your CPR and BLS certification every two years. However, if you don’t use CPR regularly, taking a refresher course sooner can help reinforce your skills.

At One Love CPR, we offer flexible, hands-on BLS and CPR renewal courses designed to help you refresh your knowledge quickly and effectively.

What to Expect in a CPR Recertification Course

When you sign up for CPR renewal at One Love CPR, you’ll receive:

  • Hands-on training with mannequins to practice real-life scenarios
  • Updated instruction on the latest AHA guidelines
  • AED training to confidently use an automated external defibrillator
  • Choking relief techniques for adults, children, and infants
  • A stress-free environment to ask questions and refine your skills
  • Same-day certification so you can update your credentials immediately

Whether you’re a healthcare provider, teacher, personal trainer, or parent, keeping your CPR certification up to date ensures you can act fast and effectively when it matters most.

Renew Your CPR Certification with One Love CPR Today!

Don’t let your life-saving skills fade! If your BLS or CPR certification is about to expire, now is the time to refresh and recertify.

📅 Flexible scheduling to fit your busy lifestyle
📞 Have questions? Call us —we’re here to help!
🌐 Register online: www.onelovecpr.com

Your ability to save a life starts with staying certified and confident. Sign up for your CPR recertification today!

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Adrielia Lima Avatar
Adrielia Lima
5/02/2025
Coilin is amazing.
He was wonderful and helped me understand the course in my first language, Portuguese. Because when we are in moments of tension, we can’t think — we have to act.
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Rachel
5/02/2025
Looking for a skills location? This is the spot! I had a great experience and highly recommend one love CPR. I’ve been a nurse for over 10 years and taken many a CPR course. Colin’s teaching method is tried & true and he did a fantastic job at stimulating a realistic environment. I did BLS part 1 online beforehand so I was dismissed early (after about an hour), but I enjoyed myself so much I’ll probably just sign up for the full 3-hr course next time I have to renew! Believe me, you could know nothing and walk out of there with the skills and confidence to save a life.
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octavia mercedes
5/02/2025
The best!! He taught me in English and Spanish. Recommend 100%
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Mabintou Samassi
5/02/2025
I'm really happy 😊 with today's class feel more confident of performing high quality CPR, the instructor really good, teaches as in real life situation make you understand all the steps.
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Barbara Vlachogiannis
5/02/2025
Strongly recommend completing your course with Collin, very professional and knowledgeable leaving you feeling confident and ready to save lives :)
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Nyesha Fulmore
4/27/2025
Haven’t done bls in a while but I actually pick up better skills on how to perform compression and at the speed. I would recommend this class and while be come back next month to renew my ACLS and to take my Initial PALS class.
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Kaydean Williams
4/27/2025
As a RN working in skilled nursing for over 13 years, this by far is one of the most indept CPR courses I've ever taken. The CPR renewal is usually a quick walk through and not indepth, but like everything else in healthcare guidelines change and we need more than just a quick walk through. This was an amazing experience. Highly recommend 👌!!!!
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Sarah Kubikisha
4/27/2025
Very good instructor
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Courtnie Beckford
4/26/2025
Oncology RN at St. Joseph’s University, I’ve been to One Love CPR three times now for initial and recertification and it has been a seamless process every time. The instructors have real world experience and update the course as well.
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Samantha Ang
4/26/2025
Medsurg RN of 3 years here! Thank you for the thorough and informative class, will be back for next times BLS renewal <3
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Myshema Crawford
4/26/2025
Instructor Colin was very knowledgeable and professional. I definitely recommend the class for recertification and overall Certification of BLS.
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Sheila Casimir
4/26/2025
A genuinely outstanding experience! Huge thanks to Colin for the thorough, hands-on CPR training. He made sure we truly understood the material, breaking everything down in a clear and approachable way. His practical approach and patience created a supportive learning environment that boosted our confidence and skills. Highly recommended for anyone looking to gain real, applicable CPR knowledge!
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Alla Acevedo
4/26/2025
It was great! I was able to register to the course and take it the very next day. It was very efficient.
Instructor Colin is very knowledgeable and kind.
Will come back for my PALS
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Ashley Padin
4/26/2025
Colin did an outstanding job with my BLS class. He was very hands on and interacted with us the entire time. I will be recommending his classes!
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Destiny Armato
4/26/2025
Colin is very knowledgeable and thorough in his explanation of CPR/AED. He gives you real life scenarios and will make sure you understand how to perform in that situation. One Love CPR is the best place to get your CPR/AED training.
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