# CPR certification renewal reminder on WhatsApp

> Set a WhatsApp reminder before your CPR or first aid certification expires, with time to book a class, so your certificate stays current for work. 7-day free trial.

Source: https://www.getmindie.app/reminders/cpr-certification (updated 2026-10-31)

## Messages to send Mindie
- Before it expires: "Remind me before my CPR certification expires on April 18 2027"
- Every two years: "Every 2 years on February 1 at 9am remind me to book a CPR renewal class"
- Book the class: "Remind me on March 1 at 7pm to sign up for the BLS renewal course"

A CPR certification reminder on WhatsApp is a message weeks before your card expires, with time to find and book a renewal class. With Mindie you set it in one line: "remind me before my CPR certification expires on April 18 2027". You get an early heads-up and a reminder on the day.

CPR, BLS and first aid cards usually last two years, so the expiry date is easy to forget. For nurses, trainers, lifeguards and teachers, a lapsed card can mean being taken off the schedule until you renew.

## When to be reminded

- **Six to eight weeks before expiry,** to book a class with open spots.
- **A few days before the class,** to confirm time and place.
- **On the expiry date,** as a final check.

## Why certifications lapse

- **Two years is a long gap.** The date drops out of your head.
- **Classes fill up.** Waiting until the last week can mean no space.
- **The card is in a drawer,** so you never see the date.

## Habits that help

- **Set the next reminder the day you pass.** The new expiry date is right in front of you.
- **Photograph the card** and send it to Mindie as a note.
- **Keep all your certifications on one list,** with expiry dates, so nothing sneaks up.

## How Mindie handles it

1. **Send the expiry date,** or a photo of your card.
2. **Mindie confirms** the heads-up and expiry reminder.
3. **It messages you** at each point, and you reply "done" once you've renewed.

## What Mindie doesn't do

- **It doesn't book or pay for classes.**
- **It doesn't check your status** with any training body or employer.
- **It isn't medical training.** It only reminds you to keep the certificate current.

## FAQ

### How early should I be reminded?
Classes can fill up, so six to eight weeks before expiry is a good time to book. Ask Mindie to remind you before it's due and you get an early heads-up plus the day.

### Can Mindie book the class?
No. Mindie never books or pays for anything. It reminds you, and you book.

### Can I keep my certificate number in Mindie?
Yes. Send a photo of the card or save the number as a note, and ask for it when your employer needs it.

### Can I repeat the reminder for each renewal?
Yes. Certification periods vary, so set the gap on your card, like every 2 years. Check your provider's rules for the exact date.

### Can I set this for my whole team?
Mindie only messages you, so you'd get one reminder per person. Put each name in the message and let them know yourself.

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