Participant performing bag-valve-mask ventilation on an adult CPR manikin during American Heart Association BLS skills training at the Citywide CPR simulation station in Akron, Ohio.

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Complete the Online Course

Finish the required American Heart Association (AHA) online coursework at your own pace before attending your hands-on skills session.

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Complete Your Skills Session

Visit our location for a quick hands-on skills session using AHA-compliant equipment with real-time audio and visual feedback.

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Receive Your AHA eCard

Receive your official 2-year American Heart Association eCard after successful completion of your skills session.

Getting Started

Citywide CPR offers American Heart Association Self-Guided Learning for BLS, ACLS and PALS in Downtown Akron, Ohio. Designed for healthcare professionals, Self-Guided Learning combines self-paced online learning with a self-guided skills session completed at a CPR Verification Station™ learning center. Complete the cognitive learning portion of your training online at your own pace, then visit our Downtown Akron location to independently complete your required hands-on skills practice and testing using American Heart Association-approved equipment that provides real-time feedback. This flexible training format gives healthcare professionals and students another way to complete BLS, ACLS and PALS certification or renewal around work, school and clinical schedules.

Self-Guided Learning is an American Heart Association training format where learners complete the cognitive learning portion independently and then complete the required hands-on skills practice and testing using approved equipment that provides real-time feedback. For BLS, ACLS and PALS, learners complete self-paced online learning followed by a Self-Guided Skills Session at a CPR Verification Station™ learning center. At Citywide CPR in Downtown Akron, healthcare professionals and students can schedule flexible skills appointments for AHA BLS, ACLS and PALS certification and renewal.

See what to expect before your skills appointment in Akron, Ohio.

Step inside our Akron location with this original video tour of the space where skills participants complete their certification requirements. Get a preview of the setting and equipment used for American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS skills sessions, and become familiar with the location before arriving for your Self-Guided Skills Session.

Fast, Same-Day AHA CPR Certification & Renewal in Akron, OH

Wondering how to renew your BLS, ACLS, PALS, or CPR certification in Akron? Citywide CPR offers fast, flexible American Heart Association certification and renewal with Self-Guided Skills Sessions and same-day AHA eCards. Renewing providers can choose BLS, ACLS, or PALS Online & Skills, including the adaptive AHA HeartCode online course that helps experienced providers move efficiently through material they already know. Already completed your required AHA HeartCode course? Choose Skills Only and upload your completion certificate when registering.

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  • Downtown Akron
  • 388 S Main St, Suite 440, Office 427 Akron, OH 44311
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American Heart Association All-Star Training Center

Citywide CPR is proud to be recognized as an American Heart Association All-Star Training Center. Our Akron location provides AHA BLS, ACLS and PALS certification and renewal for healthcare professionals and students through flexible training options.

American Heart Association Training Center recognition badge for Citywide CPR

Frequently asked questions

Yes. After successfully completing your course requirements and hands-on skills session, you will receive an official American Heart Association Provider eCard for the course completed.

Citywide CPR offers American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification and renewal options in Akron. Participants can choose Online + Skills when they need the required online course and hands-on session, or Skills Only when they have already completed the appropriate AHA HeartCode course.

Healthcare professionals can renew American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification through Citywide CPR in Akron, Ohio. Flexible Online + Skills and Skills Only options are available depending on what portion of the course you have already completed.

Yes. Citywide CPR’s Akron location is convenient for healthcare professionals and others seeking AHA certification in Cuyahoga Falls, Tallmadge, Fairlawn, Stow, Barberton, Green, and surrounding Summit County communities. Our Akron location offers flexible options for BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification and renewal.

Most self-guided skills sessions take approximately 30 minutes, although completion time can vary by course and individual performance.

Participants complete their hands-on skills using AHA-compliant training equipment with real-time audio and visual feedback. The system guides participants through required skills and provides feedback on performance throughout the session.

No. Self-Guided Skills Sessions are designed to be completed independently using training equipment that provides real-time guidance and feedback. Customer Support is available if assistance is needed with the session or equipment.

Yes. If you have already completed the required American Heart Association HeartCode BLS, ACLS, or PALS online course, you can select Skills Only for your Akron appointment and upload your completion certificate during registration.

Yes. With Online + Skills, the online coursework can be completed at your own pace before your scheduled hands-on skills session in Akron.

Participants who successfully complete their course requirements and skills session can receive their official American Heart Association eCard the same day. Sessions completed later in the day may be processed the following morning.

Citywide CPR issues official American Heart Association Provider eCards for successfully completed AHA courses. AHA certifications are widely used by hospitals, healthcare systems, medical practices, nursing programs, and other employers. Participants should always confirm the specific certification requirements of their employer or school.

Citywide CPR offers flexible appointment options designed for busy healthcare and professional schedules. Available days and appointment times can be viewed when scheduling your Akron skills session.

 

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Yes. Citywide CPR offers staff and group training options for organizations that need multiple employees certified. Training options are available for healthcare teams requiring BLS, ACLS, or PALS as well as workplaces and organizations needing CPR, AED, or First Aid training.

The Future of CPR Training

As a nationwide AHA-authorized training center, Citywide CPR is trusted by schools, hospitals, and clinics across the country. Our classes are fast, professional, and designed to get you certified quickly and confidently.

CPR Certification in Akron, Ohio

Our Akron CPR training location helps healthcare professionals, dental offices, physician practices, workplace teams, and EMS providers complete American Heart Association BLS certification, ACLS certification, and PALS certification.

Parking Information

If you're coming to our Citywide CPR training location at 388 S Main St, Ste 440, Akron, OH 44311, free visitor parking is available in the rear parking lot of the AES campus. Enter the campus where Rosa Parks Drive meets South Main Street, then turn right at the stop sign and follow the roadway to the visitor parking sections behind the building. Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis in the designated visitor area. Most single-course skills sessions are completed in under one hour, so arriving a few minutes before your appointment gives you time to park comfortably and head inside without rushing.

Official American Heart Association Training Center

Citywide CPR is an Official American Heart Association Training Center providing American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification with flexible daily appointments, quick skills sessions, and same-day AHA eCards.

Citywide CPR Reviews from Downtown Akron Healthcare Professionals

Read reviews from healthcare professionals who completed their BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications with Citywide CPR in Downtown Akron Akron and nearby communities throughout the area.

Kevin Nash

Akron, OH

Very efficient and effective way to complete your BLS skills test!!

Complete your American Heart Association (AHA) BLS, ACLS, or PALS Skills Session with Citywide CPR and receive your official AHA eCard the same day for most appointments completed during business hours. Our fast certification process, flexible daily appointments, and skills sessions typically completed in 30 minutes to less than an hour help healthcare professionals and healthcare students quickly meet certification requirements for employers, hospitals, schools, and clinical programs.

CPR Certification for Healthcare Professionals in Akron

Downtown Akron supports nurses, medical assistants, emergency personnel, dental teams, and students who need American Heart Association CPR certification. Citywide CPR provides flexible skills scheduling for both initial credentials and renewals.

Helpful CPR Certification Resources

Take a few minutes before arriving in Downtown Akron to explore the learning resources available from Citywide CPR. Watch practical examples in the Skills Demonstration Library, review the BLS Study Guide, ACLS Study Guide, and PALS Study Guide, and read our Google Reviews to learn more about the customer experience.

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Healthcare professionals often balance unpredictable work schedules and continuing education. Hourly appointments make it easier to complete certification while maintaining the flexibility needed for today’s healthcare careers.