Can I get CPR certified the same day in Newark? Yes. At the self-guided Official American Heart Association CPR Verification Station at 290 Chestnut St., Newark, NJ 07105, 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 Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–7:00 PM and Saturday–Sunday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. See the Official American Heart Association CPR Verification Station page for Newark for booking.
TL;DR
- Address: 290 Chestnut St., Newark, NJ 07105.
- 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: Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–7:00 PM and Saturday–Sunday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM.
Ready to go? Book a skills session at our Newark station
What happens at the Official American Heart Association CPR Verification Station in Newark?
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 Newark 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 Newark station and park
The Official American Heart Association CPR Verification Station in Newark is at 290 Chestnut St., Newark, NJ 07105.
The building is near Newark Riverfront Park and Newark Penn Station in the North Ironbound section of Newark.
Station hours are Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–7:00 PM and Saturday–Sunday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. Online booking is open 24/7. Use your booked appointment time.
Parking:
- You can park anywhere in the property’s parking lot.
- Parking is convenient and located close to the building entrance.
Finding the station:
- Enter through the main door with the Same Day CPR sticker.
- Once inside, walk straight through the lobby.
- Take the elevator to the second floor.
- When you exit the elevator, you will see a Same Day CPR logo sign.
- Continue straight, following the directional arrow toward Suites 207–214.
- Turn right, then follow the hallway where you will see Same Day CPR stickers again.
- Turn left and continue straight.
- The training suite is next door past the barber shop.
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 Newark station often need AHA cards, including Ironbound Medical Services, Newark Community Health Center, Saint Michael’s Medical Center, University Hospital. 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 Newark 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 Newark verification station?
You complete a self-guided, hands-on skills check on AHA manikins at 290 Chestnut St., Newark, NJ 07105, 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 Newark station hours?
The station is open Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–7:00 PM and Saturday–Sunday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. You can book online 24/7.
Related
- Book a skills session at our Newark station
- Newark BLS certification · ACLS · PALS
- All New Jersey 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 Newark address and your appointment time. Questions? See the station page for details. Book in Newark.
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