Understanding the cost of BLS certification helps healthcare professionals, first responders, workplace safety teams, and individuals plan and budget effectively for training. At Safety Training Seminars, we provide transparent pricing, flexible options, and clear value across all American Heart Association (AHA)–aligned BLS certification courses — in person, online, or blended learning.
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 total cost of BLS certification can vary based on several key factors:
Courses that include more extensive skills practice or advanced scenarios may be priced slightly higher. Renewal or refresher courses can cost less than full initial certification.
Group training for clinics, healthcare teams, workplaces, or organizations typically includes volume discounts and flexible scheduling.
Costs can vary based on geographic region and training partners. At Safety Training Seminars, we aim to keep pricing competitive without compromising quality.
While pricing can vary, the following ranges reflect industry standards and our typical offerings:
Training Type | Typical Cost Range |
In‑Person BLS Class | $120 |
Blended Learning BLS Certification | $60–$120 |
Full Online Theory Course (plus skills session) | $40–$120 |
BLS Renewal/Recertification | $50–$95 |
Group/Onsite Training (per person) | Contact for Custom Quote |
Note: These are typical ranges. Prices may vary based on location, class schedule, group size, and add‑ons like CPR manikins or personal learning materials.
When you register for a BLS certification class with Safety Training Seminars, the cost typically includes:
Additional perks may include:
Here are a few strategies to reduce your cost:
Advance registration often offers lower pricing than last‑minute bookings.
Blended courses reduce in‑person instructional time while still meeting AHA certification requirements.
Organizations can save more by enrolling multiple team members — ideal for clinics, hospitals, EMT groups, schools, and workplaces.
Many employers cover BLS certification as part of professional development or compliance budgets.
While cost is important, the value of BLS certification cannot be overstated. This training equips you with essential skills to recognize and respond to cardiac arrest, breathing emergencies, and airway obstructions — potentially saving lives.
Whether you’re seeking certification for career advancement, workplace requirements, or personal preparedness, Safety Training Seminars delivers quality instruction backed by AHA‑aligned standards.
Yes. Beyond the certification itself, BLS training equips you with practical, life‑saving skills and meets employer, licensing, and regulatory requirements for many healthcare and emergency roles.
Blended learning reduces in‑person time while still meeting AHA requirements. Because part of the course is completed online, pricing tends to be more affordable.
No. BLS certification pricing at Safety Training Seminars normally includes your AHA BLS Provider eCard and access to digital resources without additional charges.
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.