The AHA’s Basic Life Support (BLS) course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the skills to recognize and respond to life-threatening emergencies. Participants learn to perform high-quality chest compressions, deliver effective ventilations, use an AED, and respond to choking — all in a safe, timely, and effective manner. The course reflects the latest science and guidelines from the American Heart Association.
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.
Healthcare Providers
Nurses (RN, LVN, CNA) and Nursing Students
Physicians and Medical Providers
Medical and Dental Assistants
Physical, Respiratory and Occupational Therapists
EMTs and Paramedics
Assisted Living and Nursing Home Staff
Medical Students
Dental Professionals
Home Health Nurses and Aides
Other Healthcare Professionals
High-quality CPR for adults, children and infants
The AHA Chain of Survival, specifically the BLS components
Important early use of an AED
Effective ventilations using a barrier device
Importance of teams in multi-rescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multi-rescuer CPR
Choking emergencies for adults, children and infants
Class Length: 3-4 Hours
Certification: AHA BLS Provider CPR & AED eCard emailed to you the same day as your class
Certification: valid for 2 years
Format: Hands-on, in-person
Meets Requirements: OSHA & Employer approved
Cost: $70
CPR Training and Certification is essential for anyone who works in a medical setting or wants to be prepared to act in the event of an emergency. Our courses are built to give you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to act in an emergency. You’ll receive hands-on instruction led by experienced first responders. We make sure you leave class prepared to use your BLS, CPR, and AED skills with confidence and clarity.
CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. CPR is a lifesaving technique that uses rescue breathing and chest compressions to help revive a person who has suffered cardiac arrest due to any number of medical or traumatic emergencies including heart attack, stroke, choking drowning, etc.
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Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR is a higher-level CPR Certification designed for healthcare providers and includes team-based resuscitation skills. Heartsaver First Aid CPR & AED classes are for the general public and workplace training.
CPR training is required for all healthcare providers and often a condition of employment. CPR classes are highly recommended for teacher, coaches, childcare workers, fitness instructors, construction workers, police officers, and anyone who wants to be prepared to respond in the event of an emergency.
If you’ve ever felt scared or unsure about what to do in a life-threatening situation, know that you can do this, and you will be trained to remain calm and provide the help a person needs. Our CPR AED certification CPR training will show you how to find the pulse, properly perform chest compressions, administer rescue breaths, and recall the seven steps of CPR. Additionally, you will be able to help all ages, including adults, children, and infants, with the latest American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines.
Our classes are taught by experienced Firefighter/Paramedics who bring years of real-world emergency experience and knowledge to every session. We offer hands-on, AHA-certified training that's practical, engaging, and easy to understand. Plus, we come to you with mobile, on-site options for groups and businesses.
Basic Life Support (BLS) is a more advanced CPR certification designed for healthcare providers. Heartsaver CPR AED & First Aid courses are intended for the general public and workplace training.
Yes, all of our classes follow AHA guidelines and include official AHA certification cards issued the same day as the class. All of our instructors are AHA Certified Professional instructors as well as Active-Duty First Responders with years of EMS experience and training.
Most CPR/AED classes take 2-4 hours depending on group size and skill level.
Yes, you'll receive you AHA eCard via email the same day you complete the course. It is valid for 2 years.
Absolutely. Our BLS and Heartsaver CPR classes are open to both new and renewing students. The renewal process is the same as the initial class.
Yes! we provide mobile, on-site BLS and Heartsaver CPR training for businesses, schools, gyms, churches and other organizations throughout Middle Tennessee.
Just yourself! We provide all training materials and equipment. Comfortable clothing is recommended, as you will be practicing on manikins.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers: $60
Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED class: $80
Not at all! Most of our students have no medical experience. Our courses are designed to be hands-on, easy to follow and approachable for everyone!
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