BLS Certification Classes

Lifework Education offers Basic Life Support (BLS) certification classes in many communities across the nation. You will learn how to apply and recognize basic life support techniques to help those in emergency situations. We are official training centers for the American Heart Association™ (AHA) and American Red Cross™ (ARC) and are accepted nationwide for healthcare professionals.

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BLS Program Details

A BLS course covers foundational CPR skills for healthcare professionals in and out of the hospital. This course combines informational lectures with hands-on experience to help students feel confident in their skills. Specifically, you will learn the following rescue techniques for adults, children and infants:

Rapid recognition and inspection of a cardiac emergency
Early automated external defibrillator (AED) use
Delivering quality chest compressions and appropriate ventilations
Choking relief techniques
Critical thinking and problem solving
Communication and teamwork

Who Should Take a BLS Course?

We recommend the BLS course for healthcare professionals and other medical personnel, including EMTs, respiratory therapists, dentists and pharmacists. Following the course, you will receive a credential card documenting your successful completion.

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Types of BLS Courses

With our extensive network of training centers spanning the nation, you'll easily discover the perfect BLS certification course tailored to your needs.

AHA™ BLS Certification

100% Classroom

Under 3 hours.

AHA BLS Online Course
+ Classroom Skills

1-hour Skills Exam

Get your eCard the same day!

AHA BLS Hybrid Course
RQI & VAM

Online class with in-person skills assessment by RQI or Voice Assisted Manikin.

Red Cross™ BLS
Online + Skills

With the Red Cross™ online platform, you have the flexibility to take a portion of your BLS training online, followed by an in-person skills session. Choose your location and find an American Red Cross™ BLS class near you.

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Available Payment Plans at Lifework Education

Every medical professional should have access to quality training for lifesaving skills. Lifework Education offers interest-free payment plans to help you pay for the certification at your own pace — no financing is required.

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Enroll for a BLS Training Today

Lifework Education offers BLS courses with experienced instructors at locations across the United States. Explore our options and enroll for your course online today.

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Explore Our Other Life Saving Courses:

ACLS | Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
PALS | Pediatric Advanced Life Support
CPR & First Aid Certification Courses

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some of the most common questions we receive from students regarding our BLS course.

: When taking a BLS course, you will need to bring a pen or pencil and a notebook for notes. You will also want to wear comfortable clothing that you can easily move around in. Lifework Education will provide the CPR equipment, including the manikins and ventilation barriers.
: If you fail the skills test, you will have an opportunity to retake the hands-on portion of the course to demonstrate your competency. Before retaking the test, our instructors will be happy to work with you on the areas that need improvement. You can retake the skills test as many times as necessary to receive your certification.
: After completing the course, your BLS certification is valid for two years. Lifework Education also offers BLS recertification courses when you need them.
: In short, yes — you can switch from online to in-person training. Lifework Education offers several training formats to accommodate different learning styles and schedules. We want to ensure you are learning at a pace and in an environment that will help you feel confident in your skills. Reach out to our team to discuss changing your course format.

Note: Continuing education courses are not included within this institution’s ABHES grant of accreditation