Step 1: Complete the American Heart Association online course.
Step 2: Perform your skills testing at any of our 70+ California CPR offices.
Step 3: Receive your official American Heart Association certification card the same day.
Safety Training Seminars provides fast, convenient blended-learning CPR training for healthcare professionals and the general public. All classes follow the latest AHA 2025 Guidelines, and every location offers easy scheduling, same-day cards, and reliable customer support.
Safety Training Seminars is an Authorized Premier Distributor of the CPR Verification Stations. If you want to offer official American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS skills testing at your hospital, fire department, school, or private training center, you can apply to operate your own station.
Our team will walk you through installation, setup, and compliance so you can provide AHA-approved certifications with ease.
To see if you qualify, complete the application below.
The American Heart Association BLS certification is required for nurses, EMTs, dental staff, and other medical professionals. Our blended-learning format makes renewal fast and stress-free.
Online Course: 1–2 hours
Skills Testing: ~30 minutes
Why students choose STS:
If you prefer reading course details before scheduling, you can also visit our main BLS Certification page:
This AHA ACLS certification course is designed for advanced providers who manage cardiac and respiratory emergencies. You’ll complete the online portion at home, then finish with efficient in-person skills testing.
Online Course: 2–3 hours
Skills Testing: ~30 minutes
Highlights:
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This AHA PALS certification course teaches pediatric emergency assessment, respiratory management, and advanced life support techniques for infants and children.
Online Course: 2–3 hours
Skills Testing: ~30 minutes
Why students choose us:
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The American Academy of Pediatrics NRP certification helps medical professionals respond confidently to neonatal emergencies. Complete the online module, then attend your hands-on testing session.
Online Course: 2–3 hours
Skills Testing: ~2 hours
Included:
Additional NRP details are also available here:
Our STS CPR & First Aid course is ideal for the general public, workplace employees, coaches, and anyone who wants to be prepared for emergencies. Training includes CPR for adults, children, and infants, plus essential first aid skills.
Audience: General Public
Topics Covered: CPR for all ages, AED use, choking, bleeding control, epi-pen, and more
Online Session: ~1 hour
Skills Testing: ~30 minutes
Certification: 2-year STS CPR & First Aid card
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The AHA Heartsaver CPR & First Aid course is designed for the general public and workplace responders. This class follows all American Heart Association standards and provides a nationally recognized certification.
Audience: General Public
Topics Covered: CPR for all ages, AED, bleeding control, allergic reactions, epi-pen use
AHA Online Course: 1–2 hours
Skills Testing: 30–45 minutes
Certification: 2-year American Heart Association card
Additional course information is available on our main Heartsaver page:
This AHA Pediatric CPR & First Aid course meets California EMSA requirements for childcare providers. It covers emergency care for infants and children, plus AED training and essential first aid topics.
Audience: California Childcare Providers
Topics Covered: Pediatric CPR, AED, bleeding, choking, allergic reactions, epi-pen
AHA Online Course: 1–2 hours
Skills Testing: 30–45 minutes
Certification: 2-year American Heart Association card
Learn more about pediatric CPR certification here:
This 8-hour EMSA-approved Health and Safety course meets California state law requirements for childcare providers. The class is taught live via Zoom and covers critical childcare safety topics.
Audience: Childcare Providers
Topics Include: Lead poisoning, nutrition, childhood illness, prevention, and more
Format: Live Zoom Course
Duration: 8 hours (per state law)
Certification: EMSA Health & Safety (no expiration)
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Safety Training Seminars offers the lowest priced American Heart Association courses in California—backed by our Low Price Guarantee. If you find another provider offering legitimate AHA training for less, we will match or beat it, ensuring you get certified without overpaying.
Receive your official American Heart Association certification card on the same day you complete your skills test. While many companies take days—or even weeks—to issue AHA cards, our streamlined process ensures you walk away certified immediately.
Safety Training Seminars is an official American Heart Association Training Center (#20784) licensed to teach in every state in the U.S. With decades of experience, strict instructor standards, and consistent compliance with AHA guidelines, your training is always accurate, up-to-date, and reliable.
Our customer service team is available seven days a week from 7 AM to 7 PM to answer questions, help with scheduling, and assist with online course instructions. Whether you're renewing, preparing for a course, or need help selecting the right program, our team is here to support you every step of the way.
Safety Training Seminars operates more than 70 CPR training locations across California, including major hubs like San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento, San Jose, and dozens of surrounding cities. With so many local offices, you can easily find a convenient location to complete your skills test.
With 20,000+ Google reviews, Safety Training Seminars is one of the top-rated CPR training providers in California. Students consistently praise our easy online process, friendly staff, and hands-on practice that makes certification simple—even for first-time learners.
Safety Training Seminars is a proudly woman-owned business led by Laura Seidel, who is committed to providing accessible, high-quality CPR and medical training throughout California. Her focus on customer care and professional integrity sets our training center apart.
We offer CPR, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and First Aid classes every day of the week, including evenings and weekends. With daily availability and over 70 locations, you can always find a session that fits your schedule—whether you're renewing or getting certified for the first time.
The American Heart Association’s Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) program is one of the most effective ways for healthcare professionals to earn and maintain their official AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification cards. RQI uses Voice-Assisted Manikins (VAMs) and short, focused training sessions to help providers build stronger, more consistent CPR skills compared to traditional classroom-only courses.
1️⃣ Complete the online AHA course at your own pace. Most students finish in just a few hours.
2️⃣ Perform hands-on skills testing using a Voice-Assisted Manikin (VAM), which provides real-time feedback on compression depth, recoil, rate, and ventilation.
3️⃣ Receive your official AHA certification card the same day, right after your skills test.
Why Medical Professionals Choose RQI
RQI is ideal for nurses, doctors, EMTs, paramedics, medical students, and anyone who needs AHA certification for employment or licensure.
Safety Training Seminars is a woman-owned American Heart Association (AHA) Training Center providing high-quality BLS, ACLS, PALS, CPR, and First Aid certification courses throughout California. Our mission is simple: make lifesaving education accessible, affordable, and stress-free for healthcare professionals and the general public.
Our customer service team is available every day—including weekends—from 8 AM to 10 PM to help with registration, course guidance, rescheduling, or certification questions. When you contact us, you get real support from real people.
With offices throughout California, our training sites are easy to access and offer classes daily. Most locations provide flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends, so you can complete your certification without disrupting your workday.
We proudly offer the lowest-priced American Heart Association courses in California. If you find a lower price for an identical class, we’ll match or beat it—guaranteed.
Safety Training Seminars offers AHA-certified CPR, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and First Aid classes across California, making it easy to get certified close to home or work. Whether you’re renewing a professional license or learning CPR for the first time, our local offices provide convenient scheduling, same-day AHA cards, and modern training equipment.
Our training centers follow the latest American Heart Association guidelines and offer online + skills testing options using Voice-Assisted Manikins (VAMs).
We continue expanding to meet high demand. Over the past few months, we’ve opened new CPR training centers in:
These locations join our long-standing offices across major metro areas such as Sacramento, San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, and dozens of surrounding cities.
Certification cards are valid for two years, and all courses meet employment, hospital, clinical rotation, and licensing requirements.
Whether you’re a healthcare professional, caregiver, teacher, or concerned community member, our classes give you the confidence and skills to respond when every second matters.
Safety Training Seminars is a trusted leader in life-saving education, providing training that supports both medical professionals and the general public. As an emergency training school, we help students build essential skills in CPR, First Aid, and advanced resuscitation. Our programs are recognized across hospitals, clinics, dental offices, and healthcare facilities throughout California.
In addition to CPR and First Aid courses, Safety Training Seminars also functions as a medical and nursing education center, offering certifications required for employment, clinical rotations, and professional licensing. Every student receives their American Heart Association certification card on the same day as their class—no delays, no waiting.
We are also proud to operate as an adult education school, helping learners from all backgrounds gain confidence, earn continuing education credits, and stay current with the latest 2025 American Heart Association guidelines. Whether you're advancing your healthcare career or preparing to protect your home or workplace, our team ensures a clear, supportive, and high-quality training experience from start to finish.
Whether you need BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, or CPR & First Aid certification, our American Heart Association–approved classes make it fast, convenient, and stress-free. With over 70 California locations, daily classes, and same-day AHA cards, you’ll get certified on your schedule.
View Upcoming CPR, BLS & ACLS Classes →Certification is completed in three steps: take the American Heart Association online course, schedule your in-person skills session at one of our 70+ California locations, and receive your AHA certification card the same day. View all available classes here: CPR & First Aid Courses.
Yes. All students receive their official American Heart Association (AHA) card on the same day as their skills testing session—no delays or waiting.
We have over 70 locations across California, including Sacramento, San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, and many more. View the full directory here: California CPR Locations.
Yes. We provide CPR & First Aid courses for childcare providers, parents, teachers, coaches, and anyone who wants to be prepared for emergencies. Explore course options here: Public CPR Classes.
Absolutely. We offer fast, convenient renewal classes for BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and CPR. All renewal classes meet AHA 2025 guidelines. View upcoming dates here: BLS Renewal.
Yes. We provide discounted group CPR and First Aid classes for hospitals, dental offices, schools, construction companies, and more. Learn more here: Group CPR Discounts.
Safety Training Seminars offers American Heart Association classes in over 70 locations across California. Find a convenient training center near you and get certified today.