Group ACLS and PALS Certification Costs: What to Expect in 2026
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Students at San Jose City College Dental Assisting 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 San Jose’s Japantown neighborhood, making it easy for dental assisting students to complete required training. Use code Student25 when booking to claim your discount.
Dental assisting is a hands-on, patient-facing career — and that means students at San Jose City College Dental Assisting are expected to demonstrate emergency preparedness long before they ever pick up a handpiece. Clinical sites, dental offices, and externship supervisors throughout the San Jose area consistently require dental assisting students to hold current CPR and BLS course completion as a condition of participation in any patient care setting.
Medical emergencies in the dental chair are rare but real. Patients can experience vasovagal syncope, allergic reactions, airway obstruction, or cardiac events during or after procedures. A dental assisting student who has successfully completed BLS and CPR training is a genuine asset to any dental team — and dental program coordinators know it. Meeting this training requirement isn’t just about ticking a box; it’s about being genuinely prepared to support patients and clinical staff in moments that matter most.
Beyond dental-specific needs, many San Jose City College students are pursuing dual career pathways or cross-training in medical assisting, oral health, community health, or childcare settings where CPR and First Aid course completion is equally expected. Students planning to enter the workforce immediately after graduation will find that most South Bay dental employers list current CPR course completion as a non-negotiable hiring requirement.
Safety Training Seminars supports San Jose City College Dental Assisting students with convenient, American Heart Association-aligned training just minutes from campus in the Japantown area of San Jose. Whether you need BLS for your upcoming clinic rotation, CPR and First Aid to satisfy a program requirement, or are renewing an expiring course completion, we have the right training option — and a $25 student discount to make it more affordable.
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.
Community college students balance tuition, supplies, lab fees, and living costs in one of California’s most expensive metro areas — and we respect that. That’s why Safety Training Seminars is proud to offer a $25 student discount for eligible San Jose City College Dental Assisting students enrolling in American Heart Association CPR, BLS, ACLS, PALS, or First Aid courses.
This discount is designed specifically to make high-quality, AHA-recognized training more accessible for dental assisting students who are working hard toward a career in oral healthcare. Whether you’re completing your first BLS course ahead of your dental clinic placement or renewing your CPR course completion before an externship, the Student25 discount makes it easier to take care of your training requirements without putting extra strain on your student budget.
To redeem this offer, simply identify yourself as a San Jose City College Dental Assisting student and enter discount code Student25 during the booking process with Safety Training Seminars. Your $25 savings will be applied directly to eligible American Heart Association courses — no complicated steps, no lengthy approval process.
We encourage students to book early, especially before clinic semester start dates when course availability at our San Jose Japantown training center tends to fill up fast.
San Jose City College is a well-regarded California community college serving thousands of students in San Jose, CA — one of Silicon Valley’s most diverse and economically dynamic cities. Its Dental Assisting program prepares career-focused students for professional roles in dental offices, oral surgery centers, specialty practices, and community health clinics throughout the South Bay and broader Santa Clara County region.
Students in the Dental Assisting program at San Jose City College come from neighborhoods across San Jose and commute from nearby communities including Santa Clara, Milpitas, Alviso, Berryessa, and East San Jose. Many are first-generation college students or career changers pursuing a practical, employment-ready credential in a stable healthcare field.
Students in healthcare-related programs like dental assisting are routinely required to present current CPR and BLS course completion before beginning any clinical or patient-contact work. Program coordinators, externship sites, and dental employers in the San Jose area consistently hold this standard — making timely course completion a critical step in every dental assisting student’s academic journey.
Safety Training Seminars is conveniently located in San Jose’s Japantown neighborhood, making our training center one of the closest and most accessible options for San Jose City College Dental Assisting students who need to complete or renew their AHA course requirements.
Department coordinators, dental program directors, faculty members, and student organizations at San Jose City College Dental Assisting are warmly encouraged to contact Safety Training Seminars about group training arrangements for their students.
Organizing CPR, BLS, ACLS, PALS, or First Aid training for an entire dental assisting cohort or clinic preparation group is significantly more efficient than coordinating individual student bookings — and it ensures that all students meet their training requirements on the same schedule, ahead of shared clinic or externship start dates. Safety Training Seminars can discuss flexible scheduling options, student discount availability for group bookings, and the possibility of arranging training at or near San Jose City College when logistics allow.
Whether you’re coordinating BLS training for a full class of dental assisting students preparing for their first patient clinic session, or organizing CPR and First Aid training for a student health club or student government initiative, our team is ready to work with your department. Reach out early — the more lead time we have, the better we can tailor the arrangement to your San Jose City College Dental Assisting program’s timeline and needs.
Claiming your San Jose City College Dental Assisting student discount is quick and straightforward. When you’re ready to register for your CPR, BLS, ACLS, PALS, or First Aid course, simply take these steps:
Contact Safety Training Seminars by phone or through the online booking page. Let us know you’re a student at San Jose City College Dental Assisting and enter discount code Student25 when booking. Your $25 discount will be applied to eligible American Heart Association courses at our Japantown San Jose training center — no complicated verification, no delays.
If you’re unsure which course best fits your dental assisting program requirements, or have questions about scheduling at our nearby San Jose location, our team is happy to help you choose the right course and get booked before your clinical deadline.
San Jose City College Dental Assisting students have two accessible training pathways available through Safety Training Seminars.
Option 1 – Visit Our San Jose Japantown Training Center
Our conveniently located training center is situated at: 675 N First St., Suite 700E, San Jose, CA 95112
This Japantown San Jose location is just a short distance from the San Jose City College campus and is easily reachable from communities across Santa Clara County, including Santa Clara, Milpitas, Alviso, Berryessa, and East San Jose. The location sits along North First Street — one of San Jose’s most accessible corridors — making it practical for students who commute by car, bus, or light rail.
Students complete the knowledge-based portion of their AHA course online at their own pace before visiting the CPR Verification Station™ learning center at this Japantown address to finish their hands-on skills evaluation.
Option 2 – Group or School-Based Training
When dental assisting cohorts, student groups, or program departments at San Jose City College have sufficient enrollment, Safety Training Seminars may be able to arrange training at or near the college campus. This option is ideal for program cohorts with shared clinical start dates or student organizations looking to complete training together.
Contact our team directly to discuss group size, preferred course options, and available scheduling for your San Jose City College Dental Assisting student group.
The BLS (Basic Life Support) course is the most commonly required training course for dental assisting students at San Jose City College — and for good reason. The dental clinic environment presents unique emergency risks, and every dental team member is expected to be ready to respond. This course covers high-quality CPR technique for adults, children, and infants, AED operation, rescue breathing, and team-coordinated emergency response — the foundational skills that dental offices and clinical sites across San Jose require. Students who successfully complete the BLS course receive an AHA Course Completion eCard recognized by dental programs, externship supervisors, and dental employers throughout California.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is designed for healthcare students and professionals who work in adult emergency or acute care settings. While ACLS is more commonly required for nursing or medical program students, some dental assisting students pursuing advanced clinical tracks or additional healthcare certifications may encounter ACLS requirements. The course covers cardiac arrest response algorithms, rhythm recognition, airway management, and team-based resuscitation protocols relevant to a range of clinical environments across the San Jose healthcare landscape.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) prepares healthcare students and professionals to identify and manage pediatric respiratory emergencies, shock, and cardiac arrest in infant and child patients. Dental assisting students who plan to work in pediatric dental offices, school dental programs, or community health clinics serving young patients in the South Bay will find PALS course completion a valuable addition to their clinical preparation and professional profile.
For San Jose City College Dental Assisting students, CPR and First Aid course completion is both a program requirement and a genuine career advantage. The course covers adult, child, and infant CPR, AED practice, choking response for conscious and unconscious patients, basic wound management, and emergency action planning — all directly applicable to real situations that can and do occur in dental office environments. Completing CPR and First Aid training also signals to dental employers in the San Jose area that a candidate is safety-conscious, professionally prepared, and ready to contribute to a competent, confident clinical team from day one.
Dental assisting students at San Jose City College manage demanding academic schedules that include lectures, lab sessions, clinic hours, and often part-time jobs or family responsibilities alongside their studies. Safety Training Seminars’ Self-Guided Learning™ format is specifically designed to accommodate that reality. Students complete the full knowledge-based portion of their AHA course online — entirely at their own pace and on their own schedule — before visiting the CPR Verification Station™ learning center at our San Jose Japantown training center at 675 N First St., Suite 700E to complete their in-person skills evaluation.
This blended approach means San Jose City College Dental Assisting students never have to sacrifice academic commitments to meet their CPR training deadlines.
Students who prefer a fully structured, guided digital learning experience can choose the HeartCode® Complete course — a comprehensive, self-paced online program that walks learners through all required AHA knowledge content before their hands-on skills session. After successfully completing both the online and in-person components, students receive their AHA Course Completion eCard — a widely accepted digital credential recognized by dental programs, externship sites, clinical coordinators, and healthcare employers throughout San Jose and across California.
Step 1: Complete the online, self-paced learning portion of your selected AHA course through Safety Training Seminars’ Self-Guided Learning™ platform — study at your own pace, from home, campus, or anywhere with an internet connection.
Step 2: Visit the CPR Verification Station™ learning center at 675 N First St., Suite 700E, San Jose, CA 95112 to complete your hands-on skills evaluation, or attend an arranged skills session if group training has been organized for your San Jose City College Dental Assisting cohort or program.
Step 3: After successfully completing both the online and hands-on components, receive your AHA Course Completion eCard digitally — ready to present to your dental program coordinator, externship supervisor, or employer.
San Jose City College Dental Assisting students choose Safety Training Seminars because we combine convenience, trusted AHA-aligned training, and genuine student-friendly value — all in a location that actually makes sense for South Bay students.
Our Japantown San Jose training center at 675 N First St. is one of the most accessible training locations for San Jose City College students, situated along a well-connected corridor served by multiple transit options and just a short drive from campus. Students from Santa Clara, Milpitas, East San Jose, and Berryessa find our location easy to work into their daily routines without adding significant commute time.
The $25 student discount — applied with code Student25 — reflects our commitment to supporting community college students who are working hard toward meaningful healthcare careers without the benefit of a large financial cushion. At Safety Training Seminars, we believe that the cost of required training shouldn’t be a barrier to clinical readiness.
Our Self-Guided Learning™ format gives dental assisting students the scheduling freedom they need. Complete your online coursework between clinic days or lab sessions, then visit our nearby skills center when your schedule allows. For program coordinators managing full cohorts of dental assisting students at San Jose City College, our willingness to discuss group training arrangements makes logistics far more manageable.
From first-time BLS completions before the dental clinic semester begins to CPR and First Aid renewals before externship placements, San Jose City College Dental Assisting students count on Safety Training Seminars for dependable, flexible, career-aligned training right in their own neighborhood.
If you’re a dental assisting student at San Jose City College and need CPR, BLS, ACLS, PALS, or First Aid training, now is the time to book. Use discount code Student25 when registering to save $25 on your American Heart Association course through Safety Training Seminars. Visit our Japantown San Jose training center at 675 N First St., Suite 700E, San Jose, CA 95112, or contact us today to explore group training options for your program, cohort, or student organization. Don’t let your clinical start date sneak up on you — book today and step into the dental clinic with the skills and confidence your patients deserve.
Everything students need to know about claiming their $25 AHA certification discount.
Yes. Students currently enrolled in the Dental Assisting program at San Jose City College are eligible for a $25 discount on American Heart Association CPR, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and First Aid courses through Safety Training Seminars. Simply use discount code Student25 when booking your course to apply the savings to eligible AHA training at our San Jose Japantown training center.
Students can complete their in-person skills session at the Safety Training Seminars CPR Verification Station™ learning center, located at 675 N First St., Suite 700E, San Jose, CA 95112. This Japantown San Jose address is conveniently accessible from the San Jose City College campus and is easy to reach from communities throughout Santa Clara County by car, bus, or light rail.
Yes. Safety Training Seminars welcomes inquiries from San Jose City College Dental Assisting faculty, program directors, and student organizations interested in group training arrangements. When group enrollment allows, we can discuss scheduling options and the possibility of organizing training at or near the campus. Reach out to our team as early as possible to explore what works best for your program’s timeline and cohort size.
Eligible students can apply the Student25 discount toward American Heart Association CPR, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and First Aid courses offered through Safety Training Seminars. Dental assisting students most commonly require BLS and CPR and First Aid courses for clinical and externship eligibility, but we encourage students to confirm their specific program requirements with their coordinator before booking to ensure they select the correct course.
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 recognized by dental programs, clinical coordinators, externship supervisors, and dental employers throughout the San Jose area and across California.
American Heart Association courses completed through Safety Training Seminars are widely recognized by dental programs, clinical training sites, and healthcare employers across California. Dental assisting students at San Jose City College regularly complete these courses to meet clinical placement, externship eligibility, and program advancement requirements. We always recommend confirming your specific course requirements with your dental assisting program coordinator before booking to ensure you choose the right course level for your needs.
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