What to Expect at an Official American Heart Association CPR Verification Station in Silver Spring, MD

Updated on 10/22/2026

Official American Heart Association CPR Verification Station in Silver Spring, MD – Same Day CPR, BLS, ACLS and PALS eCards
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Can I get CPR certified the same day in Silver Spring? Yes. At the self-guided Official American Heart Association CPR Verification Station at 13975 Connecticut Ave #250, Silver Spring, MD 20906, 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 8:00 AM–7:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM–2:00 PM; closed Sunday. See the Official American Heart Association CPR Verification Station page for Silver Spring for booking.

TL;DR

  • Address: 13975 Connecticut Ave #250, Silver Spring, MD 20906.
  • 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 8:00 AM–7:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM–2:00 PM; closed Sunday.

Ready to go? Book a skills session at our Silver Spring station

What happens at the Official American Heart Association CPR Verification Station in Silver Spring?

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 Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring station and park

The Official American Heart Association CPR Verification Station in Silver Spring is at 13975 Connecticut Ave #250, Silver Spring, MD 20906.

Our Silver Spring training station is located at 13975 Connecticut Ave, Suite 250, Silver Spring, MD 20906.

The location is convenient for healthcare professionals, students, and residents throughout Silver Spring and nearby Montgomery County communities.

The station is located along Connecticut Avenue next to the Wells Fargo and Truist Bank buildings, making it easy to identify when you arrive.

Station hours are Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–7:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM–2:00 PM; closed Sunday. Online booking is open 24/7. Use your booked appointment time.

Parking:

  • Parking is available outside the building, with additional parking available in the nearby parking garage.

Finding the station:

  • Enter the brick building through the double glass doors.
  • Take the elevator located on your right to the 2nd floor.
  • When you exit the elevator, turn left and continue to Suite 250 (Local Works Flexible Office).
  • Inside the suite, walk straight, turn left, and then make a quick right down the hallway.
  • Look for the Same Day CPR office.

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 Silver Spring station often need AHA cards, including Patient First Primary & Urgent Care – Aspen Hill, Holy Cross Health Center in Aspen Hill, MedStar Health: Primary Care at Leisure World. 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 Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring verification station?

You complete a self-guided, hands-on skills check on AHA manikins at 13975 Connecticut Ave #250, Silver Spring, MD 20906, 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 Silver Spring station hours?

The station is open Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–7:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM–2:00 PM; closed Sunday. You can book online 24/7.

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Before you leave

Check that your online course, your skills booking and your employer's card requirement all name the same course. Confirm the Silver Spring address and your appointment time. Questions? See the station page for details. Book in Silver Spring.

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