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AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

BLS – Basic Life Support CPR class

Learn essential lifesaving skills with American Heart Association BLS training. Designed for healthcare professionals, this course covers high-quality CPR, AED use, and team-based responses to cardiac and breathing emergencies.

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Basic Life Support (BLS) Training and Certification

The American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) course prepares healthcare professionals to respond to cardiac and respiratory emergencies involving adults, children, and infants.

Through hands-on training, students develop essential skills in high-quality CPR, AED use, airway management, and team-based resuscitation following current AHA guidelines.

BLS Course Format

Instructor-Led Classroom Training

This in-person course combines classroom instruction with hands-on CPR and AED skills practice. Students learn and demonstrate essential lifesaving techniques for adults, children, and infants.

In-Person Training

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

BLS Course Curriculum

Learn essential lifesaving skills based on the latest 2025 American Heart Association guidelines for adult, child, and infant resuscitation.

  1. High-Quality CPR

    • Adult, child, and infant CPR techniques
    • Chest compression depth, rate, and recoil
    • Infant chest compression techniques — 2025 Update

  2. AED & Emergency Response

    • Automated external defibrillator (AED) use
    • Updated Chain of Survival — 2025 Update
    • Recognizing cardiac arrest and activating emergency response

  3. Airway & Choking Emergencies

    • Rescue breathing and effective ventilation
    • Adult and child choking response — 2025 Update
    • Infant choking and airway obstruction — 2025 Update

  4. Team-Based Resuscitation

    • High-performance resuscitation teams
    • Coordinating CPR and AED use
    • Team communication and response roles

WHO SHOULD ENROLL

This course is ideal for:

  • Registered nurses (RNs), LVNs, and CNAs

  • EMTs, paramedics, and firefighters

  • Medical/dental assistants and students in clinical programs

  • Radiology and imaging techs

  • Anyone who works in a healthcare setting

CLASS COST

BLS Course Pricing

American Heart Association

BLS Initial

Certification Course

$60

BLS Renewal

Certification Course

$50

STUDENT EXPERIENCES

What Our Students Say

Google logo Rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 221 Google reviews

Stephine B.

May 2025

“Jonathan was an excellent instructor and very professional in explaining course material and demonstrating effective ways of CPR and BLS on adults and children.”

Scott M.

July 2024

“The class was everything as promised. I took the BLS in the morning. It has been nearly 20 years since I have taken a CPR class and it was great to get a refresher. The Instructor-led video was the cornerstone of the training.”

Stevie R.

July 2024

“Took my BLS renewal with instructor Johnathan and had an amazing experience. Ended up coming back for a quickly needed ACLS renewal and instructor Nathaniel was extremely accommodating and helpful. Information covered was up to date, comprehensive, and administered in a way that ANYONE could grasp and master. Complex was easy to find and parking was free and safe. Would recommend to anyone needing medical cardiovascular life certs! Will be returning for my PALS in a few weeks! Thanks again CCE!!”

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COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about AHA BLS and CPR certification.

BLS certification trains you to provide high-quality CPR, use an AED, and relieve choking for adults, children, and infants. It's essential for healthcare professionals and emergency responders.

BLS is designed specifically for medical professionals and includes advanced team-based scenarios, whereas general CPR or First Aid may focus more on bystander emergencies.

BLS does not include First Aid. It is designed for healthcare providers and focuses on CPR, AED use, and choking relief. If you're looking for CPR and First Aid together, we recommend taking a separate CPR and First Aid course. These are ideal for teachers, coaches, workplace responders, and the general public. If you are looking for that please go to our CPR and First aid courses.

The exam typically includes a 25-question open-book quiz and a hands-on skills test. You need about 84% to pass. We have a 100% pass rate with our students.

The course is designed to be easy and accessible, especially for those in healthcare. We guarantee you will pass the first time.

HeartCode® BLS lets you complete online learning at your pace, followed by an in-person skills check. It's a flexible option for busy professionals.

Yes. We offer AHA-certified CPR and BLS classes for healthcare professionals and the public.

BLS certification from the American Heart Association is valid for 2 years.

We provide same day certifications

Our BLS classes typically take 3–4 hours. Renewal classes may be shorter, depending on the instructor and student pace.

If your BLS card is expired by more than 30 days, you must register for the Initial Certification course.

YOUR CERTIFICATION

American Heart Association BLS eCard

Students receive their American Heart Association BLS certification eCard immediately after successfully completing the class.

LOCAL BASIC LIFE SUPPORT CLASSES

Areas We Serve

Critical Care Education offers BLS training from our Fontana location to students and healthcare providers across the Inland Empire and High Desert.

  • Fontana

  • Victorville

  • Redlands

  • San Bernardino

  • Rialto

  • Colton

  • Loma Linda

  • Highland

  • Bloomington

  • Grand Terrace

  • Yucaipa

  • Mentone

  • Ontario

  • Chino

  • Chino Hills

  • Upland

  • Rancho Cucamonga

  • Montclair

  • Hesperia

  • Apple Valley

  • Adelanto

  • Phelan

  • Oak Hills

  • Beaumont

  • Banning

  • Moreno Valley

  • Riverside

  • Jurupa Valley

  • Norco

  • Eastvale

WHAT SETS US APART

Why Choose BLS Training at Critical Care Education?

At Critical Care Education, we believe high-quality training should also be supportive and stress-free. That's why we offer smaller class sizes, expert instructors, and same-day certification — all at an affordable price. We are an authorized training provider for the American Heart Association and Red Cross, and we proudly serve the Fontana, CA community and surrounding areas.

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