To renew BLS, ACLS, or PALS in Arlington, complete the American Heart Association (AHA) HeartCode online course. Then do a hands-on skills session at our self-guided CPR Verification Station at 1655 Fort Myer Drive, Suite 751. Your new AHA eCard, valid for two years, is issued the same day. BLS renewal is $120 (online + skills); ACLS and PALS are $295 each. See open times at our Arlington station →
Arlington station at a glance
- Address: 1655 Fort Myer Drive, Suite 751, Arlington, VA 22209 (Park Place building)
- Hours: Monday–Friday 7 am–7 pm · Saturday 8 am–2 pm · Sunday closed
- Courses: BLS, ACLS, and PALS (online & skills, or skills only)
- Session length: booked in 1-hour slots
- Card: official AHA eCard, issued the same day you pass
When should you renew?
AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS cards are valid for two years. The renewal month and year are printed on your eCard. The AHA doesn’t offer a grace period, so once that month passes, your card is expired, and most employers won’t count it. Book your Arlington session a few weeks before your expiration month so a busy week doesn’t leave you with a gap. Not sure when your card expires? Look it up in a minute with our guide to how long CPR certification is valid.
Renewal options at our Arlington station
| Course | Online & Skills | Skills Only |
|---|---|---|
| BLS | $120 | $90 |
| ACLS | $295 | $150 |
| PALS | $295 | $150 |
Choose skills only if you’ve already finished the AHA HeartCode online course on your own. You’ll upload your online completion certificate when you book.
You can complete more than one certification in the same visit. That helps if your BLS and ACLS renewals fall close together. Heartsaver (non-healthcare) courses aren’t listed for this station. See our Heartsaver locations if you need workplace CPR.
Step-by-step: renewing in Arlington
1. Book a time
Pick your course and an open slot on the Arlington booking calendar. Weekday slots run from early morning to evening, which helps around 12-hour shifts.
2. Finish the HeartCode online course
After you register, you’ll get a link to the AHA online portion. Complete it at your own pace before your appointment. AHA’s HeartCode courses are the same pathway whether you’re certifying for the first time or renewing. Read more in BLS renewal vs. initial certification.
3. Get to the station
Your confirmation email includes the door access code and entry instructions. Directions and parking are covered in the next section.
4. Complete your skills session
Practice and demonstrate your skills on feedback manikins at the self-guided station. The station gives you real-time feedback, and you get unlimited attempts.
5. Claim your eCard
Once you pass, your AHA eCard is issued the same day. Claim it from the email, then download the PDF for your employer’s compliance system.
Getting to the Arlington station: address, parking, and entry
Address and building
Same Day CPR Arlington is inside the Park Place building at 1655 Fort Myer Drive, Suite 751, Arlington, VA 22209. It’s convenient for people coming from elsewhere in Arlington, from Washington, DC, from Alexandria, and from the rest of Northern Virginia.
Parking
- Ample on-street parking
- A parking garage directly across the street
- A second garage underneath the building
Finding Suite 751
- Enter through the main front doors.
- The elevators are immediately to your left. Take one to the 7th floor.
- Exit, turn left, and walk straight past the lobby area.
- Continue down the hallway to Suite 751, marked with the Same Day CPR logo.
- Enter the access code from your confirmation, then press # to unlock the door.
- The self-guided CPR Verification Station is set up inside and ready for your session.
There’s a walkthrough video of the route on the Arlington location page if you’d like to see it before you go.
Hours
Monday–Friday 7 am–7 pm · Saturday 8 am–2 pm · Sunday closed. Reserve a specific time on the booking calendar before you go.
What happens during the skills session
The station is self-guided: you work through the AHA skills checks on manikins that measure compression depth, rate, recoil, and ventilation and coach you in real time. BLS covers adult and infant CPR, AED use, and bag-mask ventilation. Infant compressions now follow the 2025 AHA Guidelines, which call for the heel of one hand or the two-thumb encircling technique; the old two-finger method is no longer taught. ACLS and PALS sessions add the hands-on skills for those courses. If a check doesn’t pass, you can try again. Prep with our BLS study guide, ACLS study guide, or PALS study guide.
Who renews at our Arlington station
Our Arlington station serves nurses, physicians, paramedics, EMTs, dental staff, and students in medical, nursing, and allied-health programs. Nearby facilities whose clinical teams typically need current BLS, and often ACLS or PALS, include:
- Virginia Hospital Center
- AllCare Primary & Immediate Care
- Ortho OIC Orthopedic Immediate Care
- ProMD Health Arlington
- Seven Corners Medical Center
Every employer sets its own certification requirements, so check yours. An AHA course completion card meets the requirement wherever an AHA card is specified. Renewing a whole department? We also offer group training.
What renewal costs in Arlington
There’s one all-in price per course: BLS $120, ACLS $295, PALS $295 for online + skills. If you’ve already done the online course, skills-only is $90 (BLS) or $150 (ACLS/PALS). Your eCard is included. Our Low Price Guarantee explains how we match local AHA prices.
Other nearby Same Day CPR stations
- Washington, DC: 1120 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 5205
- Alexandria: 5290 Shawnee Rd, Suite 1
- Tysons: 8320 Old Courthouse Rd, Vienna
- Fairfax: 9990 Fairfax Blvd, Suite 560
Ready to renew? Book a skills session at our Arlington station or call 888-840-5527. Same Day CPR is an authorized AHA training provider with stations in 117+ cities.
Sources: Same Day CPR Arlington location page and class pages (checked Oct 5, 2026); AHA HeartCode FAQ (2025 Guidelines); AHA 2025 Guidelines Highlights
FAQ: renewing in Arlington, VA
Where do I park for the Arlington CPR station?
There’s on-street parking near 1655 Fort Myer Drive, a garage directly across the street, and another garage underneath the Park Place building.
How do I get into Suite 751?
Take the elevators on the left inside the main front doors to the 7th floor. Turn left, walk past the lobby to Suite 751, then enter the access code from your confirmation email and press #.
Is the Arlington station open on weekends?
Saturdays from 8 am to 2 pm. It’s closed on Sundays. Weekday hours are 7 am to 7 pm. Book a specific time on the location page.
My BLS card already expired. Can I still renew in Arlington?
Yes. With AHA HeartCode blended learning, renewing and first-time students follow the same steps: the online course plus the skills session. An expired card doesn’t add class time. Your employer may have its own rules for the gap.
Can I renew BLS, ACLS, and PALS in one visit?
Yes. You can complete more than one certification on the same day. Finish each online course first, then book enough time for each skills session.
When can I book skills-only?
Book skills-only ($90 BLS, $150 ACLS/PALS) if you’ve already completed the AHA HeartCode online course yourself. Upload your online completion certificate when you register.
Is there a station closer to DC or Alexandria?
Yes. We have stations in Washington, DC (Connecticut Ave NW) and Alexandria (Shawnee Rd), plus Tysons and Fairfax.
