If you are searching for CPR certification in Atlanta, Atlanta CPR classes, or AHA certification for healthcare work or school, Citywide CPR offers American Heart Association BLS, ACLS and PALS certification and renewal through flexible Self-Guided training. Citywide CPR is an American Heart Association Training Center with an established Atlanta training location in Midtown.
The Citywide CPR Atlanta Midtown location is at 600 Peachtree, Office 42, Atlanta, GA. Before registering, visit the Atlanta Midtown CPR certification location page to review current course options, appointment availability, address and entry information.
For applicable courses, the certification process combines AHA HeartCode online learning with an in-person Self-Guided Skills Session. During the skills appointment, participants use a CPR Verification Station™ learning center and applicable training equipment that provides real-time feedback during required hands-on skills practice and testing.
BLS, ACLS and PALS Certification Options in Atlanta
The right certification depends on your professional role and the requirements provided by your employer, school, clinical program or other organization. BLS, ACLS and PALS are different credentials, so confirm which course you have been asked to complete before registering.
BLS Certification and Renewal for Healthcare Professionals
BLS, or Basic Life Support, is commonly used by healthcare professionals and healthcare students who need training in high-quality CPR, AED use, rescue breathing and related life-support skills.
Citywide CPR offers BLS certification and renewal through Online + Skills and Skills Only pathways. If you need the complete course, review the AHA BLS certification options to determine which registration pathway is appropriate.
If you have already completed the appropriate AHA HeartCode BLS online course, you can instead review BLS Skills Only.
ACLS Certification and Renewal
ACLS, or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, is designed for healthcare professionals whose roles involve managing or responding to adult cardiovascular emergencies and who are required to maintain ACLS certification.
Citywide CPR provides ACLS certification and renewal options, including Self-Guided Skills Sessions for eligible participants. Review the ACLS certification and renewal options before selecting a course.
Your employer, hospital, school or clinical program may have specific requirements for ACLS, so confirm those requirements before registering.
PALS Certification and Renewal
PALS, or Pediatric Advanced Life Support, is intended for healthcare professionals who may respond to pediatric emergencies and whose role or organization requires PALS certification.
Citywide CPR offers PALS certification and renewal options through applicable HeartCode online learning and required hands-on skills sessions. Review the PALS certification and renewal options before selecting a course.
Not every healthcare professional needs PALS. Confirm your specific requirements before registering.
How Self-Guided CPR Training Works at Citywide CPR
Self-Guided training separates applicable cognitive learning from the required hands-on skills experience. For BLS, ACLS and PALS, the process generally works as follows:
- Complete the applicable AHA HeartCode online course. If you need both components, select an Online + Skills option.
- Schedule your Self-Guided Skills Session at a participating Citywide CPR location.
- Attend your in-person appointment and use the CPR Verification Station™ learning center and applicable training equipment.
- Practice and perform the required hands-on skills while receiving real-time feedback.
- Successfully complete the applicable course requirements and skills session.
Citywide CPR’s Atlanta training location uses AHA-compliant equipment with real-time feedback for the required hands-on skills practice and testing. Self-Guided does not mean unsupported: the system guides the skills experience, and Citywide CPR support is available when assistance is needed.
Learn more about the process through the Self-Guided CPR Training page.
BLS Online + Skills vs. Skills Only
One of the most important decisions when registering is choosing the correct course pathway.
Choose Online + Skills If You Need the Complete Course
If you have not already completed the appropriate AHA HeartCode course, choose Online + Skills.
For BLS, the BLS Online + Skills option combines the applicable HeartCode BLS online learning with the required in-person skills session.
The same general approach applies to eligible ACLS and PALS Online + Skills registrations: complete the applicable online learning and then attend the required hands-on skills session.
Choose Skills Only If Your HeartCode Course Is Already Complete
If you have already completed the appropriate AHA HeartCode BLS, ACLS or PALS online course, Skills Only may be the appropriate choice.
When registering for Skills Only, you will need to provide or upload the applicable HeartCode completion certificate as required.
Do not select Skills Only simply because you prefer a shorter registration. It is intended for participants who have already completed the required online course.
Why Healthcare Professionals Choose Self-Guided Training in Atlanta
Atlanta healthcare professionals and students may be balancing work, school, clinicals and other responsibilities. Nurses, nursing students, physicians, medical students, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists, EMTs, paramedics, dental professionals and other clinical providers may benefit from a training format that separates online learning from the scheduled hands-on appointment.
At the Atlanta Midtown location, the skills portion takes place at a CPR Verification Station™ learning center. The training equipment provides real-time feedback during the hands-on experience, allowing participants to respond to information about their performance.
To review current course availability and appointment options, visit the Atlanta Midtown location page.
What Is the Difference Between BLS, ACLS and PALS?
The simplest way to think about the three certifications is based on the type of provider and clinical situation involved.
BLS is commonly associated with foundational life-support skills required for healthcare professionals and students. ACLS focuses on advanced cardiovascular life support for healthcare professionals whose roles require this level of training. PALS focuses on pediatric advanced life support for healthcare professionals whose roles involve caring for or responding to critically ill or injured children.
Your employer, school, clinical program or credentialing organization determines what certification you need. If you were simply told that you need “CPR certification,” ask whether the requirement specifically calls for AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS or another course before registering.
Frequently Asked Questions About CPR Certification in Atlanta
Where can I get AHA BLS certification in Atlanta?
Citywide CPR offers American Heart Association BLS certification and renewal through its Atlanta Midtown training location. Visit the Atlanta Midtown location page to review current BLS options and appointment availability.
Can I renew BLS certification in Atlanta?
Yes. Citywide CPR offers BLS renewal options in Atlanta. If you need the applicable HeartCode online course, select Online + Skills. If you have already completed the required HeartCode course, Skills Only may be appropriate.
Can I renew ACLS or PALS in Atlanta?
Citywide CPR offers ACLS and PALS certification and renewal options in Atlanta. The appropriate pathway depends on whether you have already completed the applicable HeartCode online course and the requirements of your employer, school or clinical program.
Do I need an instructor standing beside me during a Self-Guided Skills Session?
No. A Self-Guided Skills Session is designed around system-guided hands-on skills practice and testing rather than having an instructor physically stand beside the participant throughout the appointment. The CPR Verification Station™ provides real-time feedback, and Citywide CPR support is available if assistance is needed.
Can I complete my AHA course online before my Atlanta skills appointment?
Yes, when the course is offered through an applicable Online + Skills pathway. Complete the required AHA HeartCode online learning before attending your scheduled hands-on skills session.
What if I already completed my HeartCode course?
If you already completed the appropriate AHA HeartCode BLS, ACLS or PALS course, you may be eligible for Skills Only. Be prepared to provide or upload your HeartCode completion certificate during registration.
How quickly will I receive my AHA eCard?
The official AHA eCard is processed the same day after successful completion of course requirements and the skills session.
Does Citywide CPR offer other Atlanta CPR training options?
Yes. Citywide CPR offers AHA BLS, ACLS and PALS certification and renewal options, with course availability varying by location. To see other participating locations, use the Citywide CPR location finder.
Get Your AHA CPR Certification in Atlanta with Citywide CPR
If you need BLS certification, ACLS certification or PALS certification in Atlanta, start by confirming the exact credential required by your employer, school or clinical program.
Then choose the appropriate registration pathway. If you need the complete course, select Online + Skills. If you have already completed the required AHA HeartCode course, select Skills Only where available.
For Atlanta training, visit the Citywide CPR Midtown location page to review current BLS, ACLS and PALS options and schedule your Self-Guided Skills Session.
Citywide CPR provides American Heart Association certification through applicable online learning, hands-on skills practice and Self-Guided Skills Sessions at participating CPR Verification Station™ learning centers.