The American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) for the Healthcare Provider CPR course is designed to provide healthcare professionals the ability to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED, and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner. The course is intended for certified or non-certified, licensed or non-licensed healthcare professionals. CPR for adults, infants and children as well as AED use is covered in this course. First Aid and Bloodborn Pathogens certifications are also available at a discounted rate if you take them with any CPR course.

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You can add First Aid to any of our BLS classes at a discounted rate by clicking the drop-down menus. Please note that if adding First Aid the length of your course will change.

Course Location

This course is held at the Children’s Safety Center Training Room, located at 281 Maria Avenue in St. Paul MN. Click here for directions.

Materials

All necessary books and study materials will be provided in class with access available after class as well

(American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider CPR certification cards are issued upon successful course completion and are valid for 2 years, this is the equivalent of the American Red Cross Professional Rescuer Course, which is also available if desired)

Intended Audience

Healthcare providers, such as physicians, firefighters, nurses, paramedics, CNA’s, emergency medical technicians, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, physician’s assistants, dentists, and medical or nursing students. There are no prerequisites or requirements for this class and anyone may take this course to learn the life-saving skills of CPR.

BLS Course length (varies)

Initial: Approximately 4 hours
Renewal: Approximately 2.5-3 hours

Cancellation Policy*
Please call us if you need to cancel. A $20 cancellation fee is assessed for any service canceled with less than 48 hours notice. Payment is due before the start of class.