Safety Training Seminars
Safety Training Seminars
AHA BLS Certification is the most widely accepted Basic Life Support credential for healthcare professionals and public safety providers in the United States. Issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), this certification confirms that a provider has completed standardized, evidence-based training and demonstrated the ability to respond effectively to life-threatening cardiac and respiratory emergencies.At Safety Training Seminars, all BLS courses are aligned with current AHA CPR & ECC Guidelines.
American Heart Association® BLS CPR Classes are designed for healthcare professionals and first responders who need high-quality, hands-on life-saving training. Our courses follow the latest AHA guidelines and focus on real-world skills you can confidently apply in emergency situations. Whether you’re a nurse, doctor, EMT, dental professional, or part of a clinical team, our BLS CPR certification ensures you meet workplace and regulatory requirements.
The American Heart Association is the global leader in resuscitation science and emergency cardiovascular care. AHA BLS certification is trusted by hospitals, healthcare systems, EMS agencies, and professional licensing bodies because it is:
Unlike non-accredited or online-only programs, AHA BLS certification requires hands-on skills validation, ensuring providers can perform effectively in real emergencies—not just pass an online test.
AHA BLS certification verifies competency in essential life-saving skills required in professional healthcare environments, including:
All skills are taught and evaluated in accordance with AHA CPR & ECC Guidelines, ensuring consistency and reliability across all training locations.
To earn AHA BLS certification through Safety Training Seminars, participants must complete an AHA-aligned training program and demonstrate competency during a hands-on skills session.
Both options meet AHA requirements and result in the same official certification.
AHA BLS certification is typically required for professionals involved in patient care or emergency response, including:
Many employers specifically require AHA-issued certification and do not accept non-AHA or online-only BLS credentials.
AHA BLS certification is valid for two years. Renewal is required before expiration to maintain compliance with employer and licensing requirements.
Safety Training Seminars offers fast, convenient AHA BLS renewal and recertification courses, including blended learning options that allow experienced providers to complete training efficiently while meeting all AHA standards.
Healthcare professionals trust Safety Training Seminars for AHA BLS certification because we focus on practical skill mastery, not just certification completion.
Benefits include:
Our goal is to ensure every participant leaves confident, compliant, and prepared to respond when it matters most.
Yes. AHA BLS certification is the most widely accepted credential for Basic Life Support and is recognized by hospitals, clinics, and healthcare employers nationwide.
No. The American Heart Association requires a hands-on skills session for BLS certification. Online coursework may be used in blended learning, but in-person skills validation is mandatory.
After completing the course, you will receive an AHA BLS Provider eCard, which can be accessed and verified online through the American Heart Association’s credentialing system.
Safety Training Seminars offers American Heart Association® BLS, CPR, ACLS, PALS & NRP certification classes across a wide network of locations throughout Northern and Central California. Our training centers make it easy for healthcare professionals, first responders, and workplace teams to find convenient, local BLS CPR classes with flexible scheduling and same-day certification.
We currently provide BLS CPR classes in Alameda, Antioch, Bakersfield, Berkeley – Downtown, Berkeley – Solano, Brentwood, Campbell, Carmichael, Chico, Citrus Heights, Concord – Treat, Concord – Willow Pass, Daly City, Danville, Davis, Dublin, Elk Grove, Fairfield, Folsom, Fremont, Fresno, Hayward, Livermore, Lodi, Los Gatos, Martinez, Millbrae, Milpitas, Modesto, Morgan Hill, Napa, Newark, Oakland – Fruitvale, Oakland – Lake Merritt, Oakland – Piedmont, Palo Alto, Petaluma, Pleasant Hill, Redding, Redwood City, Rocklin, Roseville, Sacramento – Arden, Sacramento – Midtown, Sacramento – Oak Park, Sacramento – Rosemont, San Francisco – Bayshore, San Francisco – Mission Bay, San Francisco – Mission District, San Francisco – Nob Hill, San Francisco – Parnassus/UCSF, San Francisco – Sunset, San Francisco – Telegraph Hill, San Jose – Downtown, San Jose – Japantown, San Jose – South, San Jose – Willow Glen, San Leandro, San Mateo, San Pablo, San Rafael, San Ramon, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa – Downtown, Santa Rosa – Larkfield-Wikiup, Stockton, Sunnyvale, Tracy, Vacaville, Vallejo, Visalia, Walnut Creek – Downtown, Walnut Creek – Shadelands, and Woodland.
Each location follows the latest AHA guidelines, offering a streamlined format that includes an online course combined with hands-on skills testing. With daily classes, multiple time slots, and convenient neighborhood locations, Safety Training Seminars makes earning or renewing your BLS, CPR, ACLS, PALS & NRP certification Classes simple, efficient, and accessible wherever you’re located.
