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BLS Course - Completed Entirely In Person

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Providers Course

Prepare to save lives with the AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Providers Course, a hands-on, in-person training designed for healthcare providers, healthcare students, and emergency responders. This comprehensive course teaches the skills necessary to perform high-quality CPR, use an automated external defibrillator (AED), and manage choking for adult, child, and infant victims.

Key Features:

Entirely in-person—no online prerequisites required.
A blend of engaging video content and instructor-led practical demonstrations.
Realistic practice scenarios and hands-on skill testing to build confidence and proficiency.
Meets healthcare providers' certification requirements for BLS.

Whether you're entering the healthcare field or renewing your certification, this course ensures you leave with the skills and confidence to act in a critical moment. Join us to develop lifesaving techniques that can make all the difference when seconds count!

Duration: Approx. 2 hours.
Certification: American Heart Association BLS Provider card (valid for 2 years).

BLS Providers Course - Blended Learning Option

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Providers Course – Blended Learning Option

The Blended Learning BLS Providers Course offers maximum flexibility, combining online learning with a focused, in-person skills session. This option is perfect for busy professionals who need to balance training with a hectic schedule while still receiving the highest standard of lifesaving instruction.

How It Works:

Online Prerequisite: Complete the self-paced, interactive online portion of the course at your convenience. This includes engaging video instruction, real-world scenarios, and essential knowledge checks.
In-Person Skills Session: Once the online portion is complete, attend a hands-on skills session led by a certified instructor to practice and demonstrate CPR, AED use, and choking management for adults, children, and infants.

Key Benefits:

Flexible online learning that fits your schedule.
Skills sessions offered 3 times daily, Monday through Saturday, for ultimate convenience.
Same American Heart Association BLS certification as the in-person course, valid for 2 years.

This course is ideal for healthcare providers, healthcare students, first responders, or anyone needing BLS certification on a flexible schedule. Regardless of the course option you choose, you'll leave with the confidence and skills to act in emergencies.

Duration: Online portion (self-paced) + 1-hour in-person skills session.
Certification: American Heart Association BLS Provider card (valid for 2 years).

Enroll now to take advantage of this flexible and convenient training option!

BLS Renewal Course - Must Have Unexpired AHA Certification

American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Renewal Course

The AHA BLS Renewal Course is designed for healthcare providers who currently hold an unexpired American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. This course reinforces and updates critical skills in high-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants, use of an AED, and effective team-based resuscitation.

Who Can Take This Course?

This course is only available to individuals with a valid, unexpired AHA BLS certification. If your certification is expired, or if you hold a BLS certification from another organization, you must complete either the AHA BLS In-Person Course or the AHA BLS Blended Option instead.

Course Content Includes:

High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Effective airway management and rescue breathing
Relief of choking for victims of all ages
Team dynamics and communication in multi-rescuer resuscitation scenarios

Course Completion

Upon successful completion of the course and skills assessment, students will receive a new American Heart Association BLS Provider eCard, valid for two years.

This renewal course is ideal for medical professionals, first responders, and others who require BLS certification for their job or licensure. If your certification is close to expiring, we recommend registering early to ensure continuous certification.

Ready to renew your AHA BLS certification? Register today!

BLS Skills Session Only

American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Skills Session

The AHA BLS Skills Session is the required hands-on testing component for individuals who have successfully completed the HeartCode BLS Online Course through the American Heart Association website or were issued the course by their employer. This session serves as Part 2 of the HeartCode BLS certification process and is mandatory to receive an official AHA BLS Provider certification.

Who Needs This Session?

This session is for those who have already completed the HeartCode BLS Online Course (Part 1) and need to fulfill the hands-on skills testing requirement. You must present your valid HeartCode BLS Online completion certificate to participate.

Skills Sessions Available

We offer BLS Skills Sessions Monday through Saturday at 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 8:00 PM, providing flexible scheduling options to fit your needs.

What to Expect:

Hands-on practice and skills assessment with an AHA-certified instructor
High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Effective airway management and rescue breathing
Relief of choking for all age groups
Team-based resuscitation skills

Blended Learning Option

If you haven’t purchased the HeartCode BLS Online Course yet, you can select our Blended Learning Option, which includes both the online course and the hands-on skills session in one convenient package.

Course Completion

Upon successful completion of the skills session, students will receive an official American Heart Association BLS Provider eCard, valid for two years.

Register today and complete your BLS certification at a time that works for you!

ACLS Provider Course (First Time or Expired Certification) - With Skills Check

American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS Provider Course

The Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Provider Course is designed for healthcare professionals who manage cardiovascular emergencies, including cardiac arrest, stroke, and acute coronary syndromes. This course follows the latest American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines and emphasizes a team-based, systematic approach to resuscitation and emergency response.

This blended-learning course consists of two parts:

HeartCode ACLS Online Component – A self-paced, interactive eLearning course that covers core ACLS concepts, including advanced airway management, pharmacology, and cardiac rhythm interpretation. This portion must be completed prior to the hands-on session.
Hands-On Skills Assessment – A required in-person session where students will practice and demonstrate proficiency in high-quality CPR, airway management, and team-based resuscitation scenarios using high-fidelity simulation.

Course Topics Include:

✔️ High-Performance Team Dynamics
✔️ Recognition and Management of Respiratory and Cardiac Arrest
✔️ Airway Management and Ventilation Strategies
✔️ Pharmacologic Interventions for Cardiovascular Emergencies
✔️ Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) and Stroke Recognition and Treatment
✔️ Effective Communication and Leadership in Resuscitation

Skills Session Availability:

We offer ACLS hands-on skills sessions at the following times:
🕙 Monday – Thursday: 10:00 AM & 9:00 PM
🕙 Friday & Saturday: 10:00 AM

Certification:

Upon successful completion of both the online module and in-person skills assessment, participants will receive an AHA ACLS Provider eCard, valid for two years.

Who Should Take This Course?

The ACLS Provider Course is intended for healthcare professionals who direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary emergencies, including:
✔️ Physicians, Nurses, and Paramedics
✔️ Respiratory Therapists and Advanced Practice Providers
✔️ Emergency and Critical Care Personnel

Prerequisites:

Completion of the HeartCode ACLS Online Component prior to the hands-on session

ACLS Renewal Course - Must Have Current, Unexpired AHA ACLS Certification

American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS Renewal Course

The AHA ACLS Renewal Course is designed for experienced healthcare providers who need to renew their Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification. This blended learning course includes both the required online prerequisite course and the hands-on skills session, ensuring a comprehensive refresher on critical ACLS concepts.