Safety Training Seminars

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BLS Training

Basic Life Support (BLS) training equips individuals with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to respond effectively to life-threatening emergencies, including cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, and airway obstructions. At Safety Training Seminars, our BLS courses are AHA-aligned and designed for healthcare professionals, first responders, and anyone who wants to be prepared to save lives. BLS training combines hands-on practice, interactive scenarios, and evidence-based protocols to ensure you can provide timely, effective care in any emergency situation.

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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.

What You Will Learn in BLS Training

Our comprehensive BLS training covers both practical and cognitive skills, including:

  • Rapid Assessment and Visual Survey: Quickly evaluate a patient’s condition to determine the appropriate response.
  • CPR and AED Use: Learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator techniques for adults, children, and infants.
  • Airway Management: Identify and relieve obstructed airways safely.
  • Opioid Overdose Response: Recognize and respond to opioid-related emergencies.
  • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Develop decision-making skills essential for high-stress situations.
  • Team Communication: Collaborate effectively with other responders to deliver optimal care.
  • Understanding EMS Systems: Gain insight into the emergency medical services workflow for coordinated patient care.
  • Legal Considerations & Precautions: Learn about liability, consent, and safety when providing emergency care.

This training ensures that participants can act confidently and competently, improving patient outcomes and preparedness.

Training Options

At Safety Training Seminars, we provide flexible BLS training options to suit your schedule and learning style:

In-Person Classes

  • Instructor-led sessions combining lectures with hands-on skill practice.
  • Ideal for individuals or teams who learn best in a traditional classroom environment.
  • Receive direct feedback from certified professionals.

Blended Learning

  • Combines self-paced online coursework with in-person skills sessions.
  • Allows learners to study at their own pace while practicing hands-on skills.
  • Includes adaptive learning pathways, allowing experienced participants to test out of lessons or specific topics, reducing overall class time.

Online Classes

  • Fully online modules for cognitive learning.
  • Suitable for busy professionals or those with limited access to in-person sessions.
  • Must complete hands-on skills verification for full certification.

Why Choose Safety Training Seminars for BLS Training

  • AHA-Aligned Curriculum: Training follows the latest American Heart Association guidelines.
  • Experienced Instructors: Learn from certified professionals with real-world emergency response experience.
  • Flexible Learning: In-person, online, or blended formats to fit your schedule.
  • Certification: Earn a two-year AHA BLS certification recognized by healthcare organizations, employers, and regulatory bodies.
  • Proven Outcomes: Our training empowers participants to save lives confidently in real emergencies.

For more than a century, we have prepared individuals to respond to emergencies of all sizes — from everyday incidents to large-scale disasters. Join the millions we train every year and develop life-saving skills that truly make a difference.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should take BLS training?

BLS training is ideal for healthcare professionals, first responders, teachers, childcare providers, coaches, and anyone who wants to be prepared for emergencies.

BLS training varies by format:

  • In-person: Typically 3–4 hours for the full course.
  • Blended learning: 2–3 hours online plus 1–2 hours hands-on skills session.
  • Online theory-only: 2–3 hours (skills verification required separately).

Yes. Safety Training Seminars offers group and organizational training, with flexible scheduling and personalized learning paths to accommodate teams.

Cities Safety Training Seminars Serve in Northern and Central California

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.

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