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Recognized by 98% of employers

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Choose Your Certification

Select from BLS, ACLS, or PALS based on your needs.

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Select Training Format

Choose between online or in-person training options.

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Complete the Course

Finish your training in 4-8 hours, depending on the course.

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Receive Certification

Earn your valid AHA CPR certification instantly.

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Looking for CPR certification or renewal in San Diego? Whether you’re a healthcare professional, teacher, fitness instructor, childcare worker, or just a caring parent, our AHA-certified CPR classes in San Diego equip you with life-saving skills, following the most current 2020 AHA Guidelines.

With over 356,000 cardiac arrests happening outside hospitals every year, learning CPR correctly can double or triple survival chances. We offer hands-on, evidence-based CPR classes across San Diego County, widely accepted by hospitals, nursing boards, and local employers.

Learn from San Diego’s top instructors, gain real-life skills, and make a difference when it matters most.

BLS - Basic Life Support

BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification in San Diego

Our BLS training is designed for healthcare professionals, including nurses, EMTs, dental assistants, and physical therapists. This course covers:

Meets hospital requirements across UC San Diego Health, Scripps Health, and Sharp Healthcare.

ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) Certification in San Diego

Our ACLS classes are tailored for advanced providers like registered nurses, paramedics, physicians, and respiratory therapists. You’ll learn:

Perfect for Scripps Mercy Hospital, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, and Kaiser Permanente credentialing.

PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support

PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) Certification in San Diego

For those working with children, our PALS certification provides the essential skills to manage:

Ideal for Rady Children’s Hospital staff, pediatric nurses, and school healthcare teams.

All Certifications are Valid for 2 Years!

98% First-Time Pass Rate in San Diego

Medical students and healthcare providers can earn official AHA certification quickly and conveniently in San Diego. Stay compliant with AHA guidelines and gain hands-on skills with Citywide CPR’s accredited courses in San Diego.

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Emergency medical training scenario during CPR classes

Medical students and healthcare providers can complete the HeartCode BLS, ACLS, or PALS online portion at home through AHA and Laerdal’s HeartCode Complete platform. Once finished, you can attend the hands-on skills session at Citywide CPR in San Diego to earn your official AHA certification. Stay compliant with current AHA guidelines and gain the confidence and practical skills you need with Citywide CPR’s accredited hybrid courses.

Thousands of students across San Diego County have trusted our training, including:

Instructor demonstrating CPR techniques during AHA-certified CPR class in California for teachers and healthcare professionals

In San Diego, CA, CPR certification costs vary depending on the course type and training format:

Emergency medical training scenario during CPR classes

Complete Your BLS, ACLS, or PALS Certification Online & Hands-On with AHA

HeartCode Complete Hybrid Training – Official AHA Certification in San Diego

— Sarah, Lead Instructor – RN, AHA CertifieCitywide CPR – AHA-Accredited HeartCode Complete Courses for Healthcare Providers

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! We offer CPR, BLS, ACLS, and PALS recertification with flexible online or in-person options, plus same-day eCards valid for 2 years.

Absolutely. Most healthcare, fitness, education, and childcare jobs in San Diego require valid AHA certification to meet both state licensing and employer policies.

Yes. Our classes are AHA-approved and accepted by all major healthcare systems, including UC San Diego Health, Scripps, Sharp, and Kaiser.

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Be Ready. Be Certified. Save Lives.

Join thousands across San Diego County who trust our CPR, BLS, ACLS, and PALS classes. Gain life-saving skills, boost your professional credentials, and make your community safer.