BLS Certification

What You'll Learn

Designed to help non-medical professionals provide assistance in times of crisis, our courses allow you to gain an understanding of first aid best practices for a wide range of conditions, including (*extra cost and training):

  • Asthma emergencies

  • Anaphylaxis

  • Burns

  • Choking

  • Diabetic emergencies

  • External bleeding and severe trauma

  • Environmental emergencies

  • Heart Attack

  • Poisoning

  • Neck, head and spinal injuries

  • Stroke

  • Seizure

Taking a BLS Class

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) uses a scenario-based approach to develop the critical thinking and problem solving skills that drive better patient outcomes. It is consistent with AHA Guidelines for CPR/ECC, and covers breathing and cardiac emergencies - including CPR, AED, and obstructed airway - for adult, child, and infant patients. Courses are delivered nationwide by our expert instructors, and give you the flexibility to complete part of your training online through our dynamic Simulation Learning experience, which combines online coursework with in-person skills sessions, so you can earn your BLS certification your way.

Types of First Aid Training

Adult First Aid - Find information on performing first aid on teens and adults. 

Child & Baby First Aid - Children and babies need specialized emergency care. Find out how to safely perform first aid on even the youngest among us.

First Aid Recertification - If you've already learned to perform first aid but need to renew your certification, you can do so in an abbreviated class that allows you stay up to date on the latest techniques, and sharpen your skills.

First Aid: Types of Classes

  • In-Person: Delivered in a traditional classroom setting, our in-person first aid courses combine lectures with hands-on skills sessions. The course culminates with testing, which allows participants to receive a two-year certification.

  • Blended Learning Learning: Featuring award-winning simulation learning, our blended learning programs combine self-paced, interactive instruction and in-person skills sessions. Blended Learning courses allow you to learn on your schedule, then demonstrate your skills to a certified instructor.

  • 24/7 option: need certification in a crunch? Is your certification expiring? See our contact information for “emergency certifications”.

Certification Made Simple. Fast. Easy. Digital.

When you learn how to perform first aid and get certified from the American Red Cross, you'll get anytime, anywhere access to your certificates; plus the ability to print, share, and download them wherever and whenever you like. Digital certificates can be viewed, printed or shared online and can be accessed anytime through your Red Cross Account. Each certificate includes a unique ID and a QR code which meets employment requirements and allows employers to easily confirm your certificate is valid. Class participants and employers can visit https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/digital-certificate and enter the ID found on the digital certificate (or scan the QR code with a standard QR reader using a smart device) to access a copy of the valid certificate with student training information.

Click here for instructions on accessing your Red Cross certification.