Course Overview
The BLS Provider course teaches the American Heart Association's most current CPR and emergency cardiovascular care science through hands-on skills practice and realistic scenarios. It's designed for both healthcare professionals earning their first certification and providers renewing an existing one, and is offered as a traditional instructor-led class or a blended learning option combining online coursework with an in-person skills session.
What's Included
AHA BLS Provider course manual (eBook)
Hands-on skills practice with a certified instructor
Skills check-off and online exam
All manikins, AEDs, and training equipment provided
Official AHA BLS Provider eCard, valid for 2 years
eCard typically processed within 1–2 business days after successful completion
What You Will Learn
High-quality chest compressions and ventilations for adults, children, and infants
Early, effective use of an AED
Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking)
Effective team dynamics during multi-rescuer resuscitation
The Chain of Survival and early recognition of cardiac arrest
Rescue breathing techniques and use of a bag-mask device
Who Should Attend
BLS Provider certification is required or recommended for anyone with a duty to respond to a cardiac or respiratory emergency in a professional setting.
Nurses & Physicians
EMTs & Paramedics
Dental Professionals
Nursing & Allied Health Students
Lifeguards & Fitness Professionals
Employer-Required Certification
What to Bring
A valid photo ID
Comfortable clothing you can kneel and move in
Your registration confirmation email
Your current BLS card, if renewing
Proof of completed HeartCode online modules, if enrolled in the blended learning option
Ready to teach others?
Advance your certification by becoming a BLS Instructor.
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