Group ACLS and PALS Certification Costs: What to Expect in 2026
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Students at Gurnick Academy San Jose can now save $25 on American Heart Association CPR, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and First Aid courses. Safety Training Seminars operates a nearby training center in Downtown San Jose, CA, making it simple for healthcare students to complete required training. Use code Student25 when booking to claim your discount.
Healthcare training at Gurnick Academy San Jose goes well beyond textbooks and lectures — students entering clinical environments, internship placements, and healthcare workplaces are expected to arrive with verified, current life support training. Whether you’re enrolled in nursing, surgical technology, medical assisting, phlebotomy, vocational nursing, or diagnostic imaging, completing your CPR or BLS course is often a non-negotiable requirement before your first clinical day.
Gurnick Academy programs are specifically designed to launch students into direct patient care roles across California’s healthcare industry. That career-focused intensity means students frequently face firm deadlines for course completion — clinical coordinators, externship supervisors, and healthcare employers in the San Jose area expect students to hold current AHA-recognized training before any hands-on patient contact begins.
Beyond clinical program requirements, students in fitness training, childcare education, public health, and community wellness fields also benefit from completing CPR and First Aid training as part of their career preparation. Many entry-level healthcare and community service positions in Silicon Valley now list current CPR course completion as a baseline hiring requirement.
Safety Training Seminars supports Gurnick Academy San Jose students with convenient, American Heart Association-aligned training options in Downtown San Jose. Whether you need BLS for an upcoming clinical rotation, ACLS for an advanced program milestone, PALS for a pediatric-focused placement, or a straightforward CPR and First Aid course for workplace readiness, we have the right course available — plus a $25 student discount to make it easier to access.
Three simple steps — no codes, no hassle.
Visit our website or call us to select your AHA course (BLS, ACLS, or PALS) and pick a date that fits your schedule.
Let us know you’re a student or faculty member and type student25 when you register. We’ll apply the $25 discount automatically.
Attend your class, pass your skills evaluation, and walk out with your official AHA provider card — same day, every time.
We recognize that Gurnick Academy San Jose students are investing significantly in their healthcare education — and that every dollar saved on required training counts. Safety Training Seminars is pleased to offer a $25 student discount for eligible Gurnick Academy San Jose students enrolling in American Heart Association CPR, BLS, ACLS, PALS, or First Aid courses.
This discount was created specifically to reduce the financial burden on career-driven healthcare students who need reliable, AHA-recognized training without added expense. From first-time BLS completions before a clinical placement to renewal courses ahead of program advancement, the Student25 discount makes essential training more accessible for the Gurnick Academy San Jose student community.
To claim your savings, simply mention that you are a Gurnick Academy San Jose student and enter discount code Student25 when booking your course with Safety Training Seminars. The discount applies directly to eligible American Heart Association courses, and the process is quick and hassle-free.
We recommend booking early — especially during high-demand periods like the start of clinical semesters — as course spots at our Downtown San Jose training center fill up quickly. Don’t wait until the last minute before your clinical start date.
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a respected private healthcare college with a campus in San Jose, CA, serving students across the heart of Silicon Valley. Known for its focused, career-oriented curriculum, Gurnick Academy prepares students for in-demand healthcare roles in surgical technology, vocational nursing, medical assisting, radiologic technology, phlebotomy, and other allied health specialties.
Students at Gurnick Academy San Jose come from communities across the South Bay, including Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Milpitas, Campbell, and beyond. Many are career changers or first-generation healthcare students motivated by the clear, practical career pathways that Gurnick Academy’s programs provide.
Students in healthcare-related programs at Gurnick Academy San Jose regularly need current CPR, BLS, ACLS, or First Aid training to satisfy clinical placement requirements, externship eligibility, and program advancement standards. Career-focused students preparing for roles in surgical suites, outpatient clinics, diagnostic labs, and community health settings understand that course completion in life support training is part of becoming a credible, work-ready healthcare professional.
Safety Training Seminars is located in Downtown San Jose — making it one of the most conveniently accessible training options for the Gurnick Academy San Jose student community.
Program directors, clinical coordinators, department leads, and student groups at Gurnick Academy San Jose are encouraged to contact Safety Training Seminars to explore group training arrangements for their students.
Coordinating CPR, BLS, ACLS, PALS, or First Aid training for an entire cohort or clinical preparation group is often far more practical than sending students to book individually — and may offer scheduling flexibility that better fits your program’s academic calendar. Safety Training Seminars is happy to discuss group scheduling options, student discount availability for group bookings, and the possibility of arranging training at or near Gurnick Academy San Jose when conditions allow.
Whether you’re coordinating BLS training for a full cohort of medical assisting students ahead of their externship placements, or organizing ACLS training for advanced nursing candidates, our team is ready to work with your department. Contact us early to discuss your group’s size, preferred timeline, and course requirements so we can build the best possible arrangement for your Gurnick Academy San Jose program.
Claiming your Gurnick Academy San Jose student discount through Safety Training Seminars is refreshingly simple. When you’re ready to register for your CPR, BLS, ACLS, PALS, or First Aid course, follow these easy steps:
Reach out to Safety Training Seminars by phone or through the online booking page. Identify yourself as a student from Gurnick Academy San Jose, and apply discount code Student25 during the booking process. Your $25 savings will be applied to eligible American Heart Association courses at our Downtown San Jose training center — no complicated verification steps, no lengthy approval process.
If you have any questions about which course is right for your program requirements, or need help confirming eligibility for the discount, the Safety Training Seminars team is always happy to assist.
Gurnick Academy San Jose students have two practical training pathways through Safety Training Seminars.
Visit Our Downtown San Jose Training Center
Our conveniently located training center is situated at: 99 South Almaden Blvd, Suite 605, San Jose, CA 95113
This Downtown San Jose address is highly accessible from the Gurnick Academy San Jose campus, served by multiple public transit routes, and easy to reach from communities across Santa Clara County, including Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Milpitas, Campbell, and Los Gatos. Students complete their online coursework on their own schedule, then visit the CPR Verification Station™ learning center at this Downtown San Jose location to finish their hands-on skills session.
Group or School-Based Training
For departments, cohorts, or student organizations with sufficient enrollment, Safety Training Seminars may be able to arrange training at or near Gurnick Academy San Jose. This option is well-suited to program cohorts, clinical preparation groups, and student organizations with shared scheduling needs and firm clinical start deadlines.
Contact our team directly to discuss group size, course options, and available scheduling for your Gurnick Academy San Jose student group.
The BLS (Basic Life Support) course is among the most universally required courses for students across Gurnick Academy’s healthcare programs. This course covers high-quality CPR performance, AED operation, rescue breathing, and coordinated team-based emergency response — all critical competencies for students preparing for patient-facing roles in clinical environments throughout the San Jose area. Completing the BLS course satisfies requirements commonly requested by hospitals, outpatient facilities, surgical centers, and clinical externship sites. Students who successfully complete this course receive an AHA Course Completion eCard, recognized by healthcare employers and program coordinators across California.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is designed for healthcare students and emerging professionals who will work in adult emergency, critical care, or acute clinical environments. The ACLS course covers cardiac arrest management algorithms, systematic airway management, rhythm identification, pharmacology, and team-coordinated resuscitation — skills that advanced Gurnick Academy nursing and clinical students in San Jose need well before entering high-acuity clinical placements.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) equips healthcare students with the clinical knowledge and skills to recognize and respond to pediatric respiratory emergencies, shock presentations, and cardiac arrest situations in infants and children. Students in vocational nursing, medical assisting, or community health roles who anticipate working with pediatric populations in San Jose-area facilities will find PALS course completion essential to their clinical preparation and long-term career development.
For Gurnick Academy San Jose students outside of strictly clinical programs — including those in fitness instruction, childcare services, public health, or community education — CPR and First Aid course completion provides both career-essential skills and personal confidence in everyday emergency situations. The course covers adult, child, and infant CPR, AED practice, choking response management, basic wound care, and emergency action protocols. Completing CPR and First Aid training also enhances campus community safety awareness and strengthens resumes for students pursuing internships, part-time healthcare jobs, and entry-level positions across the Silicon Valley healthcare and wellness landscape.
Gurnick Academy San Jose students maintain demanding academic schedules — juggling coursework, lab sessions, clinical hours, and often part-time work. Safety Training Seminars’ Self-Guided Learning™ format is built with exactly that reality in mind. Students complete the full knowledge-based portion of their AHA course online, at their own pace and on their own schedule, before visiting the CPR Verification Station™ learning center at our Downtown San Jose location — 99 South Almaden Blvd, Suite 605 — to complete their hands-on skills evaluation.
This flexible blended model means students never have to choose between their Gurnick Academy coursework and their life support training obligations.
Students who prefer a fully integrated digital learning experience can explore the HeartCode® Complete course — a structured, self-paced online pathway that guides learners through all required AHA knowledge content before their hands-on skills completion session. After successfully finishing both the online and in-person components, students receive their AHA Course Completion eCard, a widely recognized digital credential accepted by clinical programs, healthcare employers, and internship coordinators throughout the San Jose region and across California.
Step 1: Complete the online, self-paced learning portion of your chosen AHA course through Safety Training Seminars’ Self-Guided Learning™ platform — study on your schedule, from anywhere.
Step 2: Visit the CPR Verification Station™ learning center at 99 South Almaden Blvd, Suite 605, San Jose, CA 95113 to complete your hands-on skills session, or participate in an arranged skills session if group training has been organized for your Gurnick Academy San Jose program.
Step 3: After successful completion of both components, receive your AHA Course Completion eCard digitally — ready to submit to your clinical coordinator, program director, or employer.
Why Gurnick Academy San Jose Students Choose Safety Training Seminars
Students at Gurnick Academy San Jose choose Safety Training Seminars because we understand what healthcare students actually need — reliable training, a convenient location, a flexible schedule, and pricing that respects a student budget.
Our Downtown San Jose training center at 99 South Almaden Blvd is one of the most accessible training locations for Gurnick Academy students in the South Bay. Whether commuting from Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Milpitas, or other surrounding communities, students can easily fit their skills session into a day without crossing the entire county.
The $25 student discount — applied with code Student25 — makes our already competitively priced AHA courses an even smarter choice for students managing the real financial weight of a healthcare education at Gurnick Academy.
Our Self-Guided Learning™ format gives students genuine scheduling freedom. There’s no mandatory class time to block out — students complete online coursework when it works for them and visit our skills center when they’re ready. For program administrators and clinical coordinators at Gurnick Academy San Jose, our group training discussion options offer a practical path to getting entire cohorts trained efficiently ahead of clinical start dates.
From first-time BLS completions to ACLS and PALS courses for advanced students, Gurnick Academy San Jose students trust Safety Training Seminars for dependable, student-centered, career-ready training in Downtown San Jose.
If you’re a student at Gurnick Academy San Jose and need CPR, BLS, ACLS, PALS, or First Aid training, there’s no better time to book than now. Use discount code Student25 when registering to save $25 on your American Heart Association course through Safety Training Seminars. Visit our Downtown San Jose training center at 99 South Almaden Blvd, Suite 605, San Jose, CA 95113, or contact us today to discuss group training options for your program, cohort, or student organization. Book your course today — and take one important step closer to the healthcare career you’ve been working toward.
Everything students need to know about claiming their $25 AHA certification discount.
Yes. Students currently enrolled at Gurnick Academy San Jose are eligible for a $25 discount on American Heart Association CPR, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and First Aid courses through Safety Training Seminars. Use discount code Student25 at the time of booking to apply your savings to eligible courses at our Downtown San Jose training center.
Students can visit the Safety Training Seminars training center located at 99 South Almaden Blvd, Suite 605, San Jose, CA 95113 — a Downtown San Jose address that is easily accessible from the Gurnick Academy campus and from communities across Santa Clara County via public transit and major roadways.
Safety Training Seminars welcomes conversations with Gurnick Academy San Jose departments, program coordinators, and student organizations about group training arrangements. When group enrollment allows, we can explore scheduling and the possibility of organizing training at or near the school. Please contact us directly to discuss your program’s specific needs and timeline.
Eligible Gurnick Academy San Jose students can apply the Student25 discount toward American Heart Association CPR, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and First Aid courses offered through Safety Training Seminars. We recommend contacting us or checking current course availability at our San Jose location to find the right course and schedule for your program requirements.
Students who successfully complete both the online Self-Guided Learning™ portion and the in-person hands-on skills session at the CPR Verification Station™ learning center will receive an AHA Course Completion eCard — a digital credential widely recognized by clinical programs, healthcare employers, surgical centers, and internship coordinators throughout the San Jose region and across California.
American Heart Association courses offered through Safety Training Seminars are broadly recognized by healthcare programs, clinical placement facilities, and employers throughout California. Students in nursing, surgical technology, medical assisting, phlebotomy, and allied health programs at Gurnick Academy San Jose frequently complete these courses to satisfy clinical and program requirements. We always recommend confirming your specific course requirements with your program coordinator or clinical supervisor before booking to ensure you select the correct course for your needs.
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