Both the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Red Cross (ARC) do not approve training courses created by other organizations, and do not allow their course completion cards to be given to students who do not complete the skills check portion of their training. There are no “AHA-compliant” or "ARC-compliant" training courses or “AHA-certified” or "ARC-certified" professionals conducting training. An organization that has been approved to issue cards with the AHA or ARC logo upon successful completion of an AHA or ARC training course should display the “Authorized" logo to help you know they are authorized. You should check with your present or prospective employer about the course completion cards they will accept before paying anyone for training intended to gain or retain your training status.