BLS Certification

CPR classes are for anyone who wants to learn the basic skills needed to help adults, children and/or infants during cardiac emergencies, whether they occur at home, at school, or in their communities. BLS, on the other hand, is more comprehensive since it’s designed primarily for healthcare workers and/or first responders, like police officers and firefighters. BLS certification covers everything that CPR classes cover — but includes additional life-saving techniques that can help those experiencing cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, or an obstructed airway.

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 American Red Cross guidelines and requirements.

Courses are delivered by our expert instructors, and give you the flexibility to complete part of your training online through a Simulation Learning experience, which combines online coursework with in-person skills sessions, so you can earn your BLS certification your way.

What You'll Learn

Designed specifically for healthcare professionals and first-responders, our BLS courses deliver information and skills training on:

  • Rapid Assessment and Visual Survey

  • CPR/AED for Adults, Children and Infants

  • Obstructed Airways

  • Opioid Overdoses

  • Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Communication and Teamwork

  • The Emergency Medical Services System

  • Legal Considerations

  • Precautions

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BLS: 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.

  • Urgent: need certification in a crunch? Is your certification expiring? See our contact information for “urgent certifications”.

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Certification Made Simple. Fast. Easy. Digital.

When you learn how to perform BLS 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.