Participant standing at a Citywide CPR simulation station in River North, Chicago, with an adult CPR manikin, a fully clothed infant manikin, and a laptop visible.

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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 provides American Heart Association Self-Guided Learning for BLS, ACLS and PALS in Chicago’s River North neighborhood. Healthcare professionals and students complete the applicable cognitive learning online at their own pace before attending a self-guided skills session at a CPR Verification Station™ learning center. At our River North Chicago location, learners independently complete required hands-on skills practice and testing using American Heart Association-approved equipment that provides real-time feedback. Flexible appointment options help learners complete AHA BLS, ACLS and PALS certification or renewal around work, school and clinical commitments.

Self-Guided Learning is an American Heart Association training format that combines independent cognitive learning with required hands-on skills practice and testing using approved equipment with real-time feedback. BLS, ACLS and PALS learners complete applicable self-paced online learning before attending a Self-Guided Skills Session at a CPR Verification Station™ learning center. Citywide CPR offers flexible River North Chicago appointments for AHA certification and renewal.

Planning your visit to Citywide CPR in River North, Chicago, IL?

Take a look inside our River North, Chicago location before your scheduled appointment. This original walkthrough video shows skills participants the training space and equipment used for American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification skills sessions. Preview the location before you arrive so you know what to expect for your Self-Guided Skills Session.

Fast, Same-Day AHA CPR Certification & Renewal in Chicago’s River North

Ready to renew your CPR, BLS, ACLS, or PALS certification in Chicago’s River North? Citywide CPR offers 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 with adaptive AHA HeartCode coursework designed to help experienced providers progress efficiently through material they already know. Already completed the required HeartCode course? Choose Skills Only and upload your completion certificate when registering.

⚠️ Choose Skills Only only if you already completed the official AHA HeartCode online course. Otherwise, choose Online & Skills.

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  • River North
  • 405 W Superior St, Suite 615, Chicago, IL 60654
  • 1 Hour
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American Heart Association All-Star Training Center

Citywide CPR is recognized as an American Heart Association All-Star Training Center. Our River North location provides AHA BLS, ACLS and PALS certification and renewal in Chicago with flexible training options for healthcare professionals and students.

American Heart Association Training Center recognition badge for Citywide CPR

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Citywide CPR is an American Heart Association Training Center. After successfully completing your course requirements and hands-on skills session in River North, Chicago, 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 options at our River North, Chicago location. Choose Online + Skills if you need the applicable AHA HeartCode online course and hands-on skills session, or Skills Only if you have already completed the required HeartCode course.

Healthcare professionals can renew American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification through Citywide CPR in River North, Chicago. Online + Skills and Skills Only options are available depending on whether you have already completed the required AHA HeartCode course.

Yes. Our River North, Chicago location is convenient for healthcare professionals and others seeking AHA certification from The Loop, Streeterville, Gold Coast, West Loop, Lincoln Park, Near North Side, and surrounding communities.

Most Self-Guided Skills Sessions take approximately 30 minutes, although completion time can vary by course and individual performance.

You complete the required hands-on skills using AHA-approved training equipment with real-time audio and visual feedback. The system guides you through the required skills and provides feedback on your 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 you need assistance with the session or equipment.

Yes. If you have already completed the required American Heart Association HeartCode BLS, ACLS, or PALS online course, select Skills Only for your River North, Chicago appointment and upload your completion certificate when registering.

Yes. With Online + Skills, you can complete the applicable AHA HeartCode online coursework at your own pace before attending your scheduled hands-on skills session in River North, Chicago.

After successfully completing your course requirements and skills session, your official American Heart Association eCard is processed the same day.

Citywide CPR issues official American Heart Association Provider eCards after successful course completion. AHA certifications are widely used by hospitals, healthcare organizations, schools, and clinical programs. Always confirm the specific certification requirements of your employer, school, or clinical program.

Citywide CPR offers flexible River North, Chicago appointment options designed to accommodate busy healthcare, school, and clinical schedules. Available dates and appointment times can be viewed when scheduling your skills session.

No. The River North, Chicago location offers American Heart Association Self-Guided Learning for BLS, ACLS, and PALS. You complete the applicable online learning independently and then attend a scheduled Self-Guided Skills Session, where AHA-approved equipment provides real-time feedback as you complete the required hands-on skills.

CPR Certification in River North Chicago

Serving hospitals, physician practices, surgery centers, and healthcare employers, our Chicago CPR training location offers American Heart Association BLS certification, ACLS certification, and PALS certification with flexible scheduling.

Parking Information

If you're coming to our Citywide CPR training location at 405 W Superior St, Chicago, IL 60654, paid parking is available nearby, including Mart Parc Wells Garage at 401 N. Wells St or ROW Garage. 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.

Who Chooses Citywide CPR in River North, Chicago?

Our River North location serves healthcare professionals, nursing and medical students, dental teams, first responders, and employers throughout downtown Chicago and surrounding neighborhoods. Whether you're earning your first American Heart Association certification or renewing an existing credential, Citywide CPR offers flexible appointments for BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification.

Resources Before Your Appointment

Preparing for your upcoming American Heart Association CPR certification appointment in River North, Chicago? Build your confidence by watching our Skills Demonstration Library, then explore the BLS Study Guide, ACLS Study Guide, and PALS Study Guide to better understand the online curriculum. Finally, read our Google Reviews to see why so many students choose Citywide CPR.

Looking for Additional CPR Certification Locations in Chicago?

Visit our main Chicago CPR Certification page to view additional nearby locations, course options, and scheduling availability.

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 River North Chicago Healthcare Professionals

Read reviews from healthcare professionals who completed their BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications with Citywide CPR in River North Chicago and The Loop, Streeterville, Gold Coast, West Loop, Lincoln Park, and Near North Side.

Cara Anna Bruzan

Chicago, Illinois

This place is amazing!! Their customer service team is so friendly and helpful. The format of the skills test is so easy to follow. They really give you all the tools you need to help you to pass. Thank you so much!!

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.

River North neighborhood in Chicago, Illinois near Citywide CPR offering American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification.

River North is one of Chicago’s most accessible downtown neighborhoods, making it a convenient location for healthcare professionals throughout the city. Hourly appointments available 5–6 days a week at most Citywide CPR locations make it easier to complete certification around busy work schedules and professional commitments.