Our Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers

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BLS Certification for Healthcare Professionals

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CPR for Professionals, LLC proudly offers the American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Course taught using the 2025 AHA Guidelines for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).

Whether you are obtaining your BLS certification for the first time or renewing your current certification, our instructors provide engaging, hands-on training designed to help healthcare professionals develop the confidence and skills needed to respond during life-threatening emergencies.

Upon successful completion of the course, each participant will receive an official American Heart Association BLS Provider eCard, valid for 2 years.

 

Who Should Take This Course?

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This course is designed for healthcare professionals and students who provide patient care or may respond to cardiovascular or respiratory emergencies, including:

• Dentists

• Dental Hygienists

• Dental Assistants

• Physicians

• Nurses (RN/LPN)

• Medical Assistants

• Physician Assistants (PA)

• Nurse Practitioners

• EMTs and Paramedics

• Firefighters

• Police Officers

• Athletic Trainers

• Respiratory Therapists

• CNAs

• Medical and Dental Students

• Lifeguards

• Flight Attendants

• Hospital Staff

• Emergency Response Teams

• Any healthcare professional requiring BLS certification

 

What You'll Learn

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Training includes the latest 2025 American Heart Association Guidelines, including:

• High-quality adult CPR

• Child CPR

• Infant CPR

• One-rescuer and two-rescuer CPR

• Team dynamics during resuscitation

• AED (Automated External Defibrillator) operation

• Bag-mask ventilation

• Rescue breathing

• Relief of choking for adults, children, and infants

• Recognition of cardiac arrest and respiratory emergencies

• Effective chest compressions and ventilation techniques

• Scene safety and emergency response

Our classes are instructor-led, interactive, and include hands-on practice using professional training manikins and AED trainers.

Choose the Training Option That's Best for You

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Option 1: Traditional In-Person BLS Course

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This option is ideal for participants who prefer learning entirely in the classroom.

The course includes:

• Instructor-led lecture

• Hands-on practice

• Skills testing

• Written evaluation (if required)

• Same-day course completion

Class Length: Approximately 3 to 3.5 hours

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Option 2: AHA HeartCode® BLS (Blended Learning)

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Need a more flexible schedule?

Our HeartCode® BLS Blended Learning Course allows you to complete the educational portion online at your own pace before attending a shorter in-person skills session.

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Step 1 – Register

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Book your HeartCode BLS Skills Session directly through our online booking system.

After registration and payment are received, we will send you an official American Heart Association HeartCode BLS course access code.

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Step 2 – Complete the Online Course

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Each participant must:

• Register using their own individual email address

• Redeem their personal AHA course code

• Complete the online HeartCode BLS course

• Successfully complete the online exam

The online course includes interactive scenarios, videos, simulations, and knowledge checks that teach participants how to:

• Recognize life-threatening emergencies

• Perform high-quality CPR

• Use an AED

• Provide rescue breathing

• Relieve choking

• Work effectively as part of a resuscitation team

Most students complete the online portion in approximately 1½ to 2 hours, depending on experience.

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Step 3 – Schedule Your Hands-On Skills Session

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Once the online course has been completed, simply attend your scheduled in-person skills session.

Please bring or email your HeartCode completion certificate before your appointment.

During the skills session, an AHA Instructor will evaluate your ability to perform:

• Adult CPR

• Child CPR

• Infant CPR

• AED use

• Bag-mask ventilation

• Choking relief

• Team response skills

Skills Session Length: Approximately 45–60 minutes

After successfully passing the skills evaluation, your official American Heart Association BLS Provider eCard will be issued.

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Why Does Each Student Need Their Own Email Address?

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The American Heart Association requires every HeartCode participant to have an individual account.

Each student receives:

• Their own course access code

• Individual online training record

• Personal exam results

• Official completion certificate

• Individual BLS Provider eCard

Course access codes cannot be shared between participants.

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Group & Corporate Training

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We offer onsite BLS training for:

• Dental offices

• Medical practices

• Hospitals

• Surgery centers

• Urgent care facilities

• Nursing facilities

• EMS agencies

• Schools

• Businesses and corporations

Choose either:

• Traditional instructor-led classroom training

• HeartCode BLS Blended Learning with onsite skills sessions

We'll work with your office to create a training schedule that minimizes downtime while ensuring every participant meets the American Heart Association requirements.

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Certification

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Upon successful completion, participants receive:

• Official American Heart Association BLS Provider eCard

• Certification valid for 2 years

• Digital certification delivered within 24–72 hours

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Book Your Class Online

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Ready to become certified?

Our online booking system makes it easy to reserve your seat for either the Traditional In-Person BLS Provider Course or the HeartCode BLS Blended Learning Skills Session.

Select your preferred date and time, complete your registration, and we'll take care of the rest.

If you are scheduling training for your office, dental practice, hospital, or organization, please contact us for group pricing and onsite training availability.

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