The American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers course teaches healthcare professionals how to perform one- and two-person CPR on patients of all ages, use an automated external defibrillator (AED), and manage choking emergencies. After successfully completing the skills test and post-course assessment, participants will receive an AHA Healthcare Provider course completion card, valid for two years. The course typically takes 3–4 hours. We also offer onsite training, call us at (423) 405-3440 to schedule.
Earn your certification the same day by locating a class below!
The BLS course is vital for a diverse range of individuals across different professions and roles:
Healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, paramedics)
Students in Healthcare programs
First responders (firefighters, police officers, EMTs)
Lifeguards and fitness instructors
Anyone seeking to be prepared for cardiac emergencies
High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
The AHA Chain of Survival
Important early use of an AED
Effective ventilations using a barrier device
Importance of teams during resuscitation.
Performance as an effective team during CPR
Relief of choking for adults and infants
And More!
Please bring the current AHA 2025 BLS for Healthcare Providers Student Book to class. Books are available for purchase at the link below. If you have any questions, contact us at (423) 405-3440 or volunteerrevivers@gmail.com
Having the current textbook is required for this course. If you already own a copy or have access to one before, during, and after class, you do not need to purchase a new book. However, you must bring the book to class.
Purchase your BLS Provider Manual :