BLS CPR Course
American Heart Association · Healthcare provider course

BLS for healthcare providers

Hands-on Basic Life Support training for healthcare professionals. Earn your American Heart Association BLS Provider e-Card in a single classroom session.

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Duration
~3.5 hours
Cost
$119.99
e-Card
Valid 2 years
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Course content

CPR

Comprehensive training for one and two rescuers, covering adults, children, and infants.

Choking relief

Effective techniques for conscious and unconscious patients.

AED

Proper usage of an Automated External Defibrillator with key considerations.

Airway management

Rescue breathing, bag-valve-mask ventilation, and advanced airway skills.

Course format

Instructor-led, classroom-based training featuring hands-on practice and video-based learning.

Course details

  • Course length · Approximately 3.5 hours
  • Minimum class size · No minimum requirement. We will hold the class even if only one student enrolls.
  • Enrollment cut-off · Enrollment closes when the class is full. Late enrollments may receive course materials on the day of class.

Your e-Card

Upon successful completion, students receive an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider e-Card, valid for two years. e-Cards are issued within 1–2 business days after course completion.

For EMTs, AEMTs, and paramedics

This course is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE) and provides 2.50 Basic Continuing Education Hours (CEHs).

Other ways to take this course

Skills only
Already completed Heartcode Part 1?

If you completed AHA Heartcode Part 1 online and need skills verification only, schedule a skills session.

Group or 1-on-1
Need group or private training?

We offer group training at our location or yours, plus 1-on-1 sessions. Request a quote.

Frequently asked questions

For more information, visit our FAQ page.

Upcoming sessions

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Week of December 28, 2026
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Dec 30
BLS
9:00am – 12:30pm · Portsmouth · $119.99
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Use of American Heart Association materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the Association.