AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
American Heart Association certified BLS training. Open to the public.
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American Heart Association Certified
The American Heart Association's BLS course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate breaths and ventilations, and provide early use of an AED. The course reflects science and education from the 2025 American Heart Association Guidelines for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).
What's Covered
- High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
- BLS concepts from the Chain of Survival
- Delivering effective breaths or ventilations
- Importance of early use of and how to use an AED
- Performance as an effective team member during multirescuer CPR
- Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults, children, and infants
Fee is all inclusive. All training materials and equipment provided on site.
Who Should Take This Class
The American Heart Association's BLS Course is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings.
This course is required as a prerequisite by many medical training providers, EMS organizations and medical facilities.
If you are not a medical professional or first responder, we recommend taking the Heartsaver CPR course instead. Click here for CPR training.
What to Bring
- • Valid ID
- • Comfortable clothing suitable for kneeling and hands-on practice
- • Nothing else — all materials are provided
Commonly Asked Questions
Who needs BLS certification?
BLS is required by most medical employers, EMS training programs, nursing schools, dental programs, and many healthcare-adjacent workplaces. It is also ideal for security officers, fitness trainers, and anyone wanting life-saving skills.
How long is the BLS certification valid?
AHA BLS certification is valid for 2 years from the date of completion. We recommend renewing before expiration to maintain continuous certification.
What do I need to bring?
Just yourself! All training materials and equipment are provided. Wear comfortable clothing as the course includes hands-on practice on mannequins.
Will I receive a card the same day?
Yes. Upon successful completion of the course you will receive your American Heart Association BLS Provider card the same day.
Is this the same as Heartsaver CPR?
No. BLS (Basic Life Support) is designed for healthcare providers and is a higher level of certification than the Heartsaver CPR course. BLS is accepted everywhere Heartsaver is accepted, but not vice versa.
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