Participant standing at a Citywide CPR simulation station in West Loop, Chicago, with an adult CPR manikin, an infant manikin in a onesie, 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 offers American Heart Association Self-Guided Learning for BLS, ACLS and PALS in the Chicago Loop. Healthcare professionals and students can complete applicable cognitive learning online on their own schedule before attending a self-guided skills session at a CPR Verification Station™ learning center. At our Chicago Loop location, learners complete required hands-on skills practice and testing using American Heart Association-approved equipment that provides real-time feedback. This flexible format helps learners complete BLS, ACLS and PALS certification or renewal while balancing healthcare work, school and clinical responsibilities in downtown Chicago.

American Heart Association Self-Guided Learning enables learners to complete the cognitive learning portion independently before completing required hands-on skills practice and testing using approved equipment with real-time feedback. For BLS, ACLS and PALS, applicable self-paced online learning is followed by a Self-Guided Skills Session at a CPR Verification Station™ learning center. Citywide CPR provides flexible Chicago Loop skills appointments for healthcare professionals and students completing AHA certification and renewal.

Fast, Same-Day AHA CPR Certification & Renewal in Chicago’s West Loop

Need to renew your CPR, BLS, ACLS, or PALS certification in Chicago’s West Loop? Citywide CPR offers convenient American Heart Association certification and renewal near Adams Street with flexible Self-Guided Skills Sessions and same-day AHA eCards. BLS, ACLS, and PALS Online & Skills include adaptive AHA HeartCode coursework that helps experienced providers move efficiently through material they already know. Already completed the required HeartCode course? Choose Skills Only and upload your completion certificate when registering.

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  • The Loop
  • 318 W Adams St, Suite 1902, Chicago, IL 60606
  • 1 Hour
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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 the Expansive West Loop building at 318 W Adams St, Suite 1902, Chicago, IL 60606.

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

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 The Loop, Chicago and the surrounding communities.

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

CPR Certification in Chicago, Illinois

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 **Expansive West Loop, 318 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60606**, it's worth setting aside a little extra time before your appointment since parking in the Loop is busiest during the workday. The building doesn't have dedicated visitor parking, but there are multiple public parking garages within one or two blocks, and metered street parking may be available depending on the time of day. Most single-course skills sessions are completed in under one hour, so arriving a few minutes early gives you enough time to park, enjoy the short walk over, and start your appointment without feeling rushed.

AHA BLS ACLS PALS - Choose Online and Skills or SKills session only

At our Chicago locations, we offer AHA-certified BLS, ACLS, and PALS courses, giving you the option to choose an online and skills session combination or a skills session only. Whether you are a first-time student or need to renew your certification, our training ensures you gain the skills and credentials necessary to meet professional healthcare standards.

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.

Citywide CPR Reviews from The Loop Chicago Healthcare Professionals

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

Cara Anna Bruzan

Chicago, IL

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!!

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.

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.

A Convenient CPR Certification Option in Chicago

Citywide CPR in The Loop is designed for Chicago professionals who need an efficient certification option near downtown workplaces, schools, and healthcare facilities. Participants can complete BLS, ACLS, or PALS skills without traveling outside the city center or attending a lengthy traditional class.

Prepare with Confidence

Planning to complete BLS, ACLS, or PALS certification in The Loop, Chicago? Use the Skills Demonstration Library to see the hands-on process, explore the BLS Study Guide, ACLS Study Guide, and PALS Study Guide for course information, and read our Google Reviews to see how other participants describe their experience.

AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification in The Loop, Chicago, Illinois

Whether you’re employed at a nearby hospital, healthcare office, or educational institution, flexible scheduling makes certification easier. Hourly appointments available 5–6 days a week at most Citywide CPR locations help fit training into even the busiest schedules.