Can I get CPR certified the same day in Lanham? Yes. At the self-guided Official American Heart Association CPR Verification Station at 4500 Forbes Blvd., Lanham, MD 20706, you finish the AHA online course, then complete a hands-on skills check on the station's manikins. Your official American Heart Association eCard is issued the same day you pass. The station is open 7:00 AM–7:00 PM daily. See the Official American Heart Association CPR Verification Station page for Lanham for booking.
TL;DR
- Address: 4500 Forbes Blvd., Lanham, MD 20706.
- Finish the AHA online course first (or book Online + Skills).
- Complete a self-guided, hands-on skills check on AHA manikins with real-time feedback.
- Your official AHA eCard is issued the same day you pass, with unlimited attempts.
- Hours: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM daily.
Ready to go? Book a skills session at our Lanham station
What happens at the Official American Heart Association CPR Verification Station in Lanham?
You arrive at your booked time, enter using your confirmation instructions and follow the station's on-screen prompts. The AHA manikins at the station give real-time feedback while you complete the required hands-on skills. It's an in-person skills check, not an online-only card.
Same Day CPR offers self-guided AHA BLS, ACLS and PALS certification in Lanham for initial certification and renewal. It's trusted by nurses, doctors, firefighters, paramedics and other healthcare providers.
BLS isn't only for healthcare workers. Anyone can take it: students, caregivers, coaches, teachers, parents and new hires who need a card for work.
Same Day CPR is powered by Bayside CPR, founded in 2012, an Official American Heart Association National Training Center.
Online + Skills or Skills Only?
| Your situation | What to book | What to finish first |
|---|---|---|
| Initial certification, no online course yet | Online + Skills | The matching online course |
| Renewal, no online course yet | Online + Skills | The matching online course |
| You finished the online portion | Skills Only | Bring your online completion certificate |
| You bought the AHA online course but haven't finished | Skills Only | Finish the online portion before your visit |
Match the online course to your skills appointment. A BLS online course doesn't cover ACLS or PALS. Not sure? See the station page for details.
Find the Lanham station and park
The Official American Heart Association CPR Verification Station in Lanham is at 4500 Forbes Blvd., Lanham, MD 20706.
Our Lanham training station is located at 4500 Forbes Blvd., Lanham, MD 20706, in Prince George’s County.
The location is conveniently accessible from I-495 and Route 50, making it practical for healthcare professionals, students, and residents traveling throughout Lanham and nearby communities.
The station’s location along Forbes Boulevard provides convenient access from Lanham, New Carrollton, Glenarden, Bowie, Greenbelt, and surrounding Prince George’s County communities.
Station hours are 7:00 AM–7:00 PM daily. Online booking is open 24/7. Use your booked appointment time.
Parking:
- Free parking is available in the parking lot directly in front of the building, allowing you to park close to the main entrance.
Finding the station:
- Enter through the main double doors of the building.
- During regular business hours, the entrance doors are unlocked.
- If you arrive after hours or on a weekend, select “Contacts” on the building directory and enter L48 to be buzzed in.
- Once inside, continue straight through the lobby and take the elevator to the 4th floor.
- Exit the elevator and enter Suite 400 (Perfect Office Solutions).
- Turn left and continue down the hallway toward Office L48.
- Look for the large Same Day CPR logo on the door.
Your confirmation email has the arrival and door-access instructions.
Never use another location's access information. If your confirmation has updated directions, follow those.
Watch the walkthrough before you go: station walkthrough video
Nearby healthcare and schools
Staff and students at places near the Lanham station often need AHA cards, including Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center, Lanham Medical Center, Maryland Primary & Urgent Care, Children’s National Prince George’s County. We mention them only as landmarks. This doesn't mean any partnership or that a specific employer accepts a card; check your employer's or school's requirement.
How long does the self-guided skills check take?
Each course is booked as a one-hour station slot. Follow the on-screen instructions and the manikins' feedback as you show the required skills. Self-guided means no instructor standing over you. It doesn't mean you skip the assessment. Need help? See the station page for details.
What if I don't pass the first time?
You get unlimited attempts, with feedback each time, until you meet the AHA passing standard. That's what keeps it stress free.
Can I do BLS, ACLS and PALS in one visit?
Yes. Book back-to-back one-hour slots, each course booked separately, and finish each online portion first. Check the Lanham calendar for open times.
Your card and your employer's rules
After you pass the online course and the skills check, your official American Heart Association eCard is issued the same day. If you're renewing more than one certification, check each requirement separately. Training a team? We also offer mobile workplace training and group discounts.
FAQ
What happens at the Lanham verification station?
You complete a self-guided, hands-on skills check on AHA manikins at 4500 Forbes Blvd., Lanham, MD 20706, after finishing the AHA online course.
Is it Official American Heart Association certification?
Yes. Same Day CPR is powered by Bayside CPR, founded in 2012, an Official American Heart Association National Training Center. You receive an official AHA eCard.
How long until I get my card?
Same day. Your AHA eCard is issued the day you pass the online course and the skills check.
What if I don't pass?
You get unlimited attempts until you pass.
Is BLS only for healthcare workers?
No. BLS is for anyone, including students, caregivers, coaches and new hires.
Can I take several courses in one trip?
Yes. Book back-to-back one-hour slots, each course booked separately.
What are the Lanham station hours?
The station is open 7:00 AM–7:00 PM daily. You can book online 24/7.
Related
- Book a skills session at our Lanham station
- Lanham BLS certification · ACLS · PALS
- All Maryland locations
Before you leave
Check that your online course, your skills booking and your employer's card requirement all name the same course. Confirm the Lanham address and your appointment time. Questions? See the station page for details. Book in Lanham.
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