BLS-Basic Life Support
The BLS (Basic Life Support) course from the American Heart Association is designed for healthcare professionals who need to recognize life-threatening emergencies and provide high-quality CPR.
This course focuses on adult, child, and infant CPR, effective ventilation with a bag-valve mask, and proper use of an AED, emphasizing team dynamics and real-world response.
Participants earn an AHA First Aid & CPR AED certification, valid for 2 years.
This course is ideal for:
Nurses (RN, LVN, LPN)
Physicians and Physician Assistants
Paramedics and EMTs
Medical and nursing students
Dental professionals and dental students
Respiratory therapists
Medical assistants and clinical staff
Healthcare providers working in hospitals, clinics, or prehospital settings
Blended Learning
Combines self-paced online training with a required in-person skills session. Students complete the online portion on their own time, then attend a hands-on session to practice and demonstrate BLS skills.
Part 1: Online Course
Part 2: In-Person Skills Session
Instructor-Led Classroom Course
A traditional, in-person class led by an American Heart Association Instructor. Students learn through guided instruction, video-based lessons, hands-on practice, and skills testing during the class.
First Time, Renewal, or Blended Learning…Pick your Course Type
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The BLS Initial Course from the American Heart Association is a traditional, instructor-led classroom course for healthcare professionals who are new to BLS or whose certification has expired.
BLS Initial Course Schedule
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The BLS Renewal Course from the American Heart Association is a traditional, instructor-led classroom course for healthcare professionals who already hold a current or recently expired BLS certification.
BLS Renewal Course Schedule
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The BLS HeartCode Course from the American Heart Association is a blended learning option for healthcare professionals that combines a self-paced online course with an in-person skills session led by an instructor.