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.

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
  • 1 Hour
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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. You will receive an official American Heart Association Provider eCard upon completion.

The hands-on skills session typically takes about 30 minutes.

Your official American Heart Association Provider eCard is issued the same day after you complete your skills session.

Students complete a streamlined hands-on skills session using AHA-compliant equipment with real-time audio and visual feedback. Most sessions take approximately 30 minutes to complete.

Our office is located inside HQ Offices – Regus at 388 S Main St, Suite 440, Office 427, Akron, OH 44311. Street parking is available nearby.

Yes. We offer American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification and renewal programs for healthcare professionals and healthcare students in Downtown Akron, Akron.

Our participants include nurses, nursing students, physicians, medical students, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists, EMTs, paramedics, pharmacists, dental professionals, and other healthcare professionals throughout Downtown Akron, Akron and the surrounding communities.

Parking options are available near our Downtown Akron, Akron location. Participants should review their confirmation email for location-specific details and allow extra time for parking and traffic.

In Akron, learners can complete required hands-on BLS, ACLS or PALS skills practice and testing through a Self-Guided Skills Session at a Citywide CPR Verification Station™ learning center. The approved equipment provides real-time feedback throughout the session while learners complete their required skills independently.

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

Parking is available at the Fourth and Main Garage, which is attached to the PNC Center Building where our Citywide CPR training location is located. The garage offers convenient access to the building and is just a short walk from our Regus Offices training center. Most single-course skills sessions are completed in under one hour, so we recommend planning ahead and allowing a few extra minutes to park before your scheduled appointment.

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 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 completed in as little as 30 minutes 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, 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.

388-S-Main-St-Suite-Citywide CPR training location in Akron, Ohio offering American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification

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.