For healthcare professionals and students

BLS for Healthcare Providers

Build and demonstrate the high-quality CPR, team-response and AED skills expected in clinical, EMS and healthcare environments.

Course paths

Instructor-led or HeartCode BLS

Choose a complete classroom course or blended learning. Both require successful hands-on skills performance.

Blended learning

HeartCode BLS

Complete the official HeartCode BLS online portion first, then schedule an instructor-led hands-on skills session. Bring your valid online completion certificate to the session.

Your employer or school may have specific format or timing requirements. Confirm those requirements before selecting a course.

Course overview

Healthcare-focused resuscitation skills

Who it is for

  • Nurses, physicians and clinical staff
  • EMS and public-safety professionals
  • Healthcare and allied-health students
  • Other professionals whose role requires BLS

Training focus

  • High-quality CPR for adults, children and infants
  • AED use and effective ventilations
  • Recognition of life-threatening emergencies
  • Team dynamics and multi-rescuer response

Initial or renewal

Choose the option that matches your current credential and employer requirements. If you are unsure whether you qualify for renewal, contact us before registering.

Ready for your BLS course?

Use an upcoming class for individual registration or request dedicated training for a department, workplace or student group.