American Heart Association® BLS 
CPR Certification

Become certified or renew your American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with our flexible blended learning course. Complete the online learning at your own pace, attend a short hands-on skills session at one of our California locations, and receive your official AHA certification card the very same day.

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Is This the Right Course for You?

Whether you’re starting your healthcare career or renewing your certification, this course provides the essential life-saving skills required to respond confidently in medical emergencies.

The AHA BLS CPR course is for:

Course Details

BLS CPR Course Overview

Everything you need to know about the course, all in one place.

1-2 hours online + 30-minute in-person skills session

Blended (online & in-person)

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$120

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Why Us

California's Trusted Training Center

Fast certification. 100+ training locations. Courses offered daily.

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If you find an identical course at a lower price, we’ll match or beat it so you always get the best value.

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Daily Courses

Classes available every day, including evenings and weekends, just book a time that fits your schedule.

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Same-Day Certificate

Receive your official certification card on the same day you complete your skills testing.

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Trusted Since 1989

For more than 37 years, we’ve helped 1000s of students earn CPR and life support certifications.

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Official AHA Training Center

As an authorized AHA Center, all courses meet the latest AHA standards and guidelines.

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Official CA EMSA Training Center

We provide California EMSA-approved childcare health and safety training.

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100+ California Locations

Choose from over 100 training locations across California, with new classes available every day.

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Woman-Owned Business

We’re proud to be a woman-owned business committed to making safety training accessible and affordable.

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Safety Training Seminars was a fantastic company to work with! They made rescheduling so easy and their training center had everything needed and it was great to have a closer option near me. Shepher, the instructor, was very communicative and kind. I will definitely be using their services again!
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Easy and seamless. Thank you!
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I was in desperate need of renewing my BLS and found this program in my city, super thankful for the availability and location, super easy process learning everything I needed to renew my BLS, excellent service and communication, highly recommend! Will always come back for my next renewal.
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I think this is one of the best CPR trainings out there: quick, no nonsense, and straight to the point. The virtual instructor and location initially sketched us out, but once we got inside, the building was nice, clean, and professionally set up. I don't understand the point of sitting in an eight-hour course in Stockton listening to an instructor give examples from their life; no one wants to hear how you saved a stranger from heat stroke at Union Reservoir, Rachel. This location took less than an hour.
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Lillian Rodriguez
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The instructor was thorough, knowledgeable, and helpful throughout the session. The environment was professional, welcoming, and provided a comfortable space for learning.
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RJ Albert
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Fantastic Resuscitation course offering from the Safety Training Seminars Team. They are very supportive and always available to speak to on the phone for anything that you might need from their team. Would totally recommend their courses to my friends and colleagues!
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The help line was very informative and helpful whenever I needed extra time or questions, great place to do your certs!
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great service
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Easy and convenient.
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Super easy through out the entire process!
BLS certification in California

Your Certification

After successfully completing the course, you’ll receive your official American Heart Association BLS Provider eCard the same day.

Your certification is valid for two years and is accepted by hospitals, healthcare employers, universities and training programmes throughout the United States.

What You'll Learn

Courses include hands-on practice with manikins, guided scenarios, and structured instruction so you leave with both knowledge and muscle memory.

Our Courses

Need More Than BLS?

Many healthcare professionals complete multiple certifications at the same time.

ACLS course

ACLS

American Heart Association

Training for managing cardiac arrest, stroke, and advanced airway care in emergency medical situations

PALS course
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PALS

American Heart Association

Critical care training for infants and children. Required for pediatric care professionals.

Neontal Resuscitation Program

NRP

American Heart Association

Students will receive the official NRP certification card by American Academy of Pediatrics© after this course.

Bundle your training and complete all your required certifications with one trusted provider.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

The AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification course teaches healthcare professionals how to recognize life-threatening emergencies and provide high-quality CPR, early defibrillation, and effective team-based resuscitation. It is required for medical providers such as nurses, physicians, EMTs, paramedics, dentists, therapists, and students entering healthcare programs.

Participants learn adult, child, and infant CPR, proper use of an AED, effective ventilation techniques, and how to relieve choking. The course also emphasizes team dynamics, high-performance CPR, and updated resuscitation guidelines. Students practice hands-on skills with feedback-equipped manikins to ensure competency and confidence.

The traditional instructor-led BLS course typically takes approximately 3–4 hours, depending on class size and skill level. The certification is valid for two years. Renewal courses are shorter and designed for those with a current or recently expired BLS card.

The AHA BLS Provider Course meets official medical employment and hospital credentialing requirements, combining evidence-based training with hands-on skills practice and testing. Many online-only CPR programs are not accepted by hospitals because they lack live skills testing. AHA BLS certification remains the gold standard in healthcare.

Yes. The AHA offers a blended option called HeartCode® BLS, where students complete the online learning module at their own pace, followed by an in-person skills session to demonstrate CPR and AED proficiency. This flexible format provides the same credential as the fully classroom-based course.

Yes. After successfully completing your hands-on skills session, your official American Heart Association BLS Provider eCard is issued the same day, allowing you to provide proof of certification immediately.

Yes. Upon successful completion, you’ll receive an official American Heart Association BLS Provider eCard. This certification is widely accepted by hospitals, healthcare providers, universities, dental practices, and employers throughout California and across the United States.

Yes. Whether your certification is about to expire or has already expired, you can complete the BLS course to receive a new American Heart Association BLS Provider certification.

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