First Aid, CPR Training & Lifesaving Blogs

To renew your ACLS certification, complete the appropriate current American Heart Association ACLS course pathway, including the required hands-on skills. If you still need the applicable HeartCode ACLS online coursework, choose Online + Skills. If you have already completed the applicable current HeartCode ACLS coursework and have the required completion documentation, Skills Only may be … Read more

If you’re searching for “CPR classes near me,” start by identifying the exact certification you need, then find a training option near you that provides the required course components—including hands-on skills when applicable. The closest CPR class is not necessarily the right class for your requirement. A healthcare professional may need American Heart Association BLS, … Read more

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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