American red cross and american heart association

One significant difference is that while the Red Cross promotes recent research, the American Heart Association are the researchers, statisticians, and providers of information regarding mainstream heart health, cardiac arrest and resuscitation statistics.

From humble beginnings, the AHA has grown into the nation's oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. A shared focus on cardiovascular health unites our more than 35 million volunteers and supporters as well as our more than 2,900 employees.

“There is no difference between BLS and CPR,” he said. “BLS is an abbreviation for Basic Life Support. It is simply another term for CPR and leans towards meaning healthcare provider level.”