Key Takeaways
- “Save a Life Certifications by NHCPS” offers 100% online courses for certification and recertification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
- Their business model highlights flexibility, affordability, and a charitable dimension—proceeds support the Disque Foundation in providing training to underserved communities.
- Many users report positive experiences, but acceptance by employers or licensing authorities is not guaranteed—some institutions still require programs from other accrediting bodies (for example, American Heart Association (AHA)– or American Red Cross-approved ones) or in-person skill assessment.
- Before enrolling or renewing, professionals should verify with their institution whether an online provider like NHCPS meets the credentialing requirements.
Overview of the Provider
What the Brand Claims
- According to their site, the provider is the premier online certification platform for healthcare professionals. (See “About” section on nhcps.com)
- They claim their courses are developed by board-certified physicians, adhere to International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) standards and are compliant with the Joint Commission (JCAHO) guidelines. (“Adheres to ILCOR Standards and Guidelines… Joint Commission (JCAHO) Compliant”)
- Marketing materials state a 98 % acceptance rate in the United States and a full refund if the certificate is not accepted. (Disque Foundation course page)
- The provider emphasises a charitable mission: “All proceeds go to charity… advanced health-care education to the underserved around the world.”
What the Independent Feedback Shows
- On Trustpilot, the platform has tens of thousands of reviews, averaging very high satisfaction for ease of use, accessibility and global reach.
- On forums like Reddit, some users raise concerns: e.g., “Almost no hospital will accept this. It’s always AHA.” (reddit discussion)
- The tension resides in recognition: while many employers accept the certification, others require the certificate to be from a site with in-person verification or from the AHA/Red Cross systems.
What You Should Check Before Enrolling
- Confirm with your employer, hospital credentialing office or licensing board whether a certificate from this provider is acceptable for your role.
- Verify if hands-on skills assessment is required in your setting—many online-only certifications omit this component, which may disqualify them in some contexts.
- Ask for documentation: sample certificate/card, accreditation claims, provider name and format of certificate to verify with your institution.
- Understand the refund policy–the provider claims a refund if not accepted, but you should get the conditions in writing.
- Always navigate to the official site by typing the URL yourself rather than clicking links in unsolicited emails—to avoid phishing risks.
Conclusion
“Save a Life Certifications by NHCPS” presents a credible, flexible online option for healthcare certifications in BLS, PALS and ACLS, with a strong global and charitable mission. But recognition is not universal: each institution sets its own credentialing requirements, and some still insist on traditional providers or in-person testing. Therefore, the best move is to verify acceptance locally before committing. If it complies with your institution’s standard, the online model could offer great convenience and value.
Sources
- https://nhcps.com — Official website for Save a Life Certifications by NHCPS.
- https://disquefoundation.org/acls-pals-bls-bbp-courses/ — Disque Foundation page outlining the courses and charitable mission.
- https://www.trustpilot.com/review/nhcps.com — User reviews and company profile on Trustpilot.
- https://www.ama-assn.org/education/ama-pra-credit-system/ama-pra-credit-system-requirements — American Medical Association page on PRA Category 1 Credits™.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZ7R70dp4P8 — YouTube introduction to National Health Care Provider Solutions (NHCPS) online certification provider.
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