No-Cost Access to Professional Certifications

For a limited time, use discount codes for free access to professional certifications in telehealth, telestroke and digital health in cardiac care.

Certification exams must be scheduled by June 30, 2025 to be eligible for discount.

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Telehealth

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Providing validation that an individual has followed the AHA’s science-backed requirements in Telehealth care delivery and expertise. Select "course with exam bundle" before checkout.
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Telehealth Stroke

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Confirming an individual’s expertise & commitment to ensuring everyone, everywhere has access to high-quality stroke care. Select "course with exam bundle" before checkout.
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Digital Health in Cardiac Care

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Coming in May 2025: Elevating expertise for individuals working in technology-enabled cardiac care. Sign up to receive more information on the upcoming launch. 
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Certified Professional by the American Heart Association (CPAHA)

Designed as a vital supplement to your continuing education, Professional Certification from the AHA serves to further expand your expertise as a trusted care provider.

Certified professionals by the American Heart Association may earn the CPAHA designation in one or more focus areas.

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Fulfill Requirements with Continuing Education Webinar Series

Get resources to fulfill continuing education requirements for each of the certifications on this page by attending live events or reviewing recorded webinars.

Telehealth Overview Recorded Webinar

Register: Telehealth Stroke Expert Perspectives - March 25, 2025

Register: Telestroke Industry Insights - April 16, 2025

Register: Digital Health in Cardiac Care - May 22, 2025

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Benefits of Becoming Certified by the American Heart Association

Efficient and thoughtful transitions of care are critical to optimal patient outcomes. That’s why the American Heart Association provides programs and services across disciplines and transitions of care.
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Expand your Expertise

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Differentiate from other Candidates

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Broaden Career Opportunities

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Access to resources & updates

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CPAHA - Telehealth

For professionals interested in providing equitable care through improved access for patients. As telehealth has expanded, the need for consistent standards has grown. Select "course with exam bundle" before checkout and use TELEHEALTH25.
Use code TELEHEALTH25 for free access to education & exam
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CPAHA - Telehealth Stroke

For professionals committed to telehealth stroke principals and care delivery. This certification offers a framework for evaluating knowledge and experience in telehealth stroke principles and care delivery. Select "course with exam bundle" before checkout and use TELESTROKE25.
Use code TELESTROKE25 for free access to education & exam
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CPAHA - Digital Health in Cardiac Care

Coming soon, become one of the first professionals certified by the AHA to demonstrate technology-enabled cardiac care expertise and learn about new digital solutions in the field.
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AHA Center for Telehealth

Established in 2019 through funding from the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust, the Center’s mission is to accelerate excellence in telehealth through education and leadership.
About the Center for Telehealth