Description  This AHA BLS Provider course is a video-based, Instructor-led course, that teaches both single-rescuer and team, basic life support skills for application in both in-facility and  prehospital settings. This course is for renewing, recertifying, or initial students.

Who Should Take This Course?   This course is for healthcare providers such as physicians, nurses, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, respiratory therapists, physical and occupational therapists, physician’s assistants, residents or fellows, aides, medical or nursing assistants, police officers, and other allied health personnel.  Medical or nursing students in training may also require BLS certification.

Course Content

• Critical concepts of high-quality CPR
• The American Heart Association Chain of Survival
• Importance of early use of an AED(, as well as how and when to implement an AED while performing high-quality CPR)
• 1 and 2 rescuer and team CPR and AED for adult child and infant
• Differences between adult, child and infant rescue techniques
• Bag-mask techniques for adult, child and infant
• Rescue breathing for adult, child and infant
• Relief of choking for adult, child and infant
• CPR with an advanced airway

The AHA BLS course does not include first aid topics such as treatment for bleeding, burns or broken bones.  So, if you’re a healthcare provider that requires first-aid certification, you’ll need to take both the AHA BLS course and a First Aid course.

Required Student Materials You have the option to purchase the Provider Manual or eBook. We do not stock books for purchase, however, the following AHA distributor links will be provided upon registration.
Option A) AHA BLS Provider Manual >
Option B)  eBook>  

Course Format and Exam BLS Provider is a video-based, Instructor-led course where students participate in simulated clinical scenarios and learning stations. During the course, students work with our AHA BLS Instructor to complete the skills practice and  skills testing.  At the end of the course, students must pass the BLS written exam with a score of 84% or higher. Please note that students are allowed to reference the BLS manual during the BLS Provider exam.

Continuing Education Credits   Students MUST begin the process to claim credits for an instructor led, all in person BLS class, within 60 days of their course- no later. The number of credits depends on the profession and the accrediting body who is going to evaluate, examine and finally determine the number of credits awarded. After a BLS Class, submit a request for credits by emailing info@citywidecpr.com.  Once your request is received, Citywide CPR will submit your roster to the AHA so they can have proof you attended the class. Shortly after, you will receive a form to complete and send in to your accrediting organization.The AHA offers continuing medical education (CME) or continuing education (CE) credits for some of its CPR and ECC courses, and CME/CE may also be offered for live events.  Learn more>

Certification Card Students receive the American Heart Association BLS Provider eCard, valid for two years.  AHA cards will be processed as eCards and are always received within 48 hours of a scheduled course. Learn more >