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American heart association (AHA) Classes
What is CPR/BLS, ACLS and PALS?
CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) is an emergency lifesaving procedure used when the heart stops beating. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), CPR can double or even triple a person’s chance of survival. That’s powerful stuff.
In our CPR + First Aid course, you’ll learn how to respond quickly and effectively in emergencies whether it's for an adult, child, or infant. From lifesaving chest compressions to how to help someone who's choking, we cover it all. First aid training is included, too!
✅ Great for parents, teachers, caregivers, and anyone who wants to be prepared.
✅ Open to almost all ages.
Basic Life Support (BLS)
BLS goes beyond standard CPR and is designed for healthcare professionals and first responders. You'll learn how to perform a full patient assessment, maintain airways, deliver effective compressions, and use equipment like bag-valve masks and AEDs.
✅ Required for most healthcare and public safety roles.
✅ Includes CPR, AED, and advanced airway support techniques.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
ACLS is the next level up from BLS and focuses on advanced interventions for cardiac arrest, stroke, and other cardiovascular emergencies. You’ll learn how to read heart rhythms, manage airways, and give emergency medications.
✅ BLS certification is required before taking ACLS.
✅ Ideal for RNs, paramedics, and advanced providers.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
PALS is designed for healthcare professionals who respond to emergencies involving infants and children, especially those working in ERs, ICUs, and critical care settings. The course focuses on pediatric assessments, life-saving interventions, and team-based emergency care.
✅ Must be a healthcare provider or public safety professional.
✅ Includes a 2-year certification upon successful completion.
💡 Pro Tip: Not sure which course is right for your job? Contact your employer first to confirm what's required.
Ready to learn how to save a life? Check our Course Calendar and sign up today!
CLASS COSTS:
- CPR $60.00 per student
- BLS $60.00 per student
- ACLS $150.00 per student
- PALS $150.00 per student
- *Please Note: no refunds for our AHA courses.
**Please Note: A minimum of four students is required for the class to proceed. If this requirement isn’t met, the class will be rescheduled to the next available date.
*We also offer the AHA Instructor Courses. Please scroll to learn more. Sign up below!
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Basic Life Support
Certified CPR Training
The AHA’s BLS course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. The AHA’s BLS Course is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic
The AHA’s BLS course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. The AHA’s BLS Course is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings.
Certified CPR Training
Certified CPR Training
Learn how to save a life today. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving technique of providing compressions and ventilations to a victim of cardiac arrest. CPR works by rescuers providing chest compressions and ventilations to maximize blood and oxygen saturation to vital organs in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA).
Learn how to save a life today. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving technique of providing compressions and ventilations to a victim of cardiac arrest. CPR works by rescuers providing chest compressions and ventilations to maximize blood and oxygen saturation to vital organs in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). If CPR is administered within the first 3-5 minutes, it significantly increases survivability after a SCA by providing crucial blood flow and oxygen to the heart and brain.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
The AHA’s ACLS course builds on the foundation of lifesaving BLS skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). For healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the ma
The AHA’s ACLS course builds on the foundation of lifesaving BLS skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). For healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies and for personnel in emergency response.