What CPR Certification Do Healthcare Workers Need? BLS, ACLS & PALS Explained

Healthcare professional completing hands-on CPR skills at Citywide CPR.

Healthcare workers may need BLS, ACLS, PALS, or a combination of certifications depending on their role, responsibilities, employer, clinical program, facility, and other applicable credentialing requirements. There is no single CPR certification that every healthcare worker universally needs. For many healthcare professionals and students, American Heart Association BLS is a common foundational credential. Some clinical … Read more

How Do I Renew My BLS Certification? AHA BLS Renewal Explained

Healthcare professional completing hands-on BLS renewal skills at Citywide CPR.

If your BLS certification is approaching expiration—or has already expired—the renewal process starts with determining which current course components you still need to complete. To renew your BLS certification, complete the appropriate American Heart Association BLS training pathway, including the required hands-on skills component. If you still need HeartCode BLS online coursework, choose Online + … Read more

BLS vs. ACLS: What’s the Difference and Which Certification Do I Need?

Healthcare professional practicing CPR during BLS and ACLS skills training at Citywide CPR.

BLS and ACLS are both important American Heart Association training programs, but they cover different levels of resuscitation care. If your employer, hospital, school, clinical program, or credentialing department tells you that you need one—or both—it is important to understand the difference before registering. The main difference between BLS and ACLS is the level and … Read more

Where Can I Renew My CPR Certification in Dallas?

Participant performing chest compressions on an adult CPR manikin at a Citywide CPR training station in Dallas, Texas, with a laptop and CPR training equipment visible.

Healthcare professionals and students who need to renew BLS, ACLS or PALS in Dallas can complete the appropriate American Heart Association training through Citywide CPR. Citywide CPR’s Dallas CPR Verification Station™ learning center is located in the West End Historic District at 701 Commerce St, Suite 720, Dallas, TX 75202. The location offers applicable AHA … Read more

Where Can I Take a CPR Class in Chicago? AHA CPR, BLS, ACLS & First Aid Options

Hands-on CPR and BLS training at Citywide CPR West Loop in Chicago IL

If you’re looking for a CPR class in Chicago, Citywide CPR offers multiple American Heart Association training options depending on the certification you actually need. Healthcare professionals and students may need BLS, ACLS or PALS, while non-healthcare participants may need CPR/AED, First Aid or an AHA Heartsaver course. Citywide CPR currently has Chicago locations in … Read more

Self-Guided CPR vs. Traditional Instructor-Led CPR: What’s the Difference?

Both Self-Guided Learning and traditional instructor-led CPR training can include required hands-on CPR skills. The primary difference is how the learning and skills experience is delivered. With Self-Guided Learning, eligible participants complete the applicable learning requirements and then independently perform hands-on skills during a Self-Guided Skills Session at a CPR Verification Station. Technology provides instructions … Read more

Where Can I Renew My ACLS Certification in New York City?

Healthcare professional completing hands-on ACLS skills on a training manikin at a Citywide CPR location in New York City.

Healthcare professionals who need to renew their American Heart Association ACLS certification in New York City can complete the applicable training through Citywide CPR at multiple Manhattan locations. Depending on what you have already completed, you can choose ACLS Online + Skills or ACLS Skills Only and complete the required hands-on portion at a Citywide … Read more

Where Can I Renew My BLS Certification in Milwaukee?

Healthcare professional performing BLS skills on an adult manikin at a Citywide CPR training location in Milwaukee.

Healthcare professionals and students who need American Heart Association BLS certification or renewal in Milwaukee can complete the appropriate training through Citywide CPR at two Milwaukee-area locations. Depending on what you have already completed, you can choose the applicable BLS Online + Skills pathway or BLS Skills Only and complete the required hands-on portion at … Read more

Bring CPR Skills Verification to Your Facility with the RQI-P GO Simulation Station

Portable RQI-P GO Simulation Station for CPR skills training at healthcare organizations

Healthcare organizations face a common challenge: maintaining CPR competency while minimizing time away from patient care. Coordinating staff schedules, sending employees to off-site training centers, and maintaining compliance can be difficult, especially for organizations with multiple locations or limited staffing. The RQI-P GO Simulation Station provides a portable solution that brings American Heart Association CPR … Read more

Prepare for Your Skills Session with Citywide CPR’s American Heart Association Skills Demonstration Video Library

Walking into your American Heart Association skills session is much easier when you know what to expect. Whether you’re completing BLS Certification, ACLS Certification, or PALS Certification, reviewing the required CPR techniques before your appointment can help you arrive feeling prepared and confident. To support participants before their appointment, Citywide CPR offers the American Heart … Read more