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Looking for CPR certification or renewal near you in Illinois? Explore Citywide CPR locations offering American Heart Association BLS, ACLS and PALS courses with flexible appointments. Select an Illinois location to view available course options and schedules.

Rockford

Oakbrook Terrace

AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification in Century Oaks West, Elgin, Illinois

Elgin

AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification in Downtown, Peoria, Illinois

Peoria

AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification in Downtown, Springfield, Illinois

Springfield

AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification in Downtown, Joliet, Illinois

Joliet

AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification in Central Skokie, Skokie, Illinois

Skokie

AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification in Central, Schaumburg, Illinois

Schaumburg

AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification in Downtown Orland Park, Orland Park, Illinois

Orland Park

AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification in Downtown, Oak Park, Illinois

Oak Park

AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification in City Center, Naperville, Illinois

Naperville

AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification in Downtown Mount Prospect, Mount Prospect, Illinois

Mount Prospect

AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification in Saratoga Square, Gurnee, Illinois

Gurnee

Chicago

Libertyville

Citywide CPR offers American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, PALS & CPR certification through flexible blended-learning programs designed for busy healthcare professionals, students, educators, and workplace providers.

Our self-guided CPR verification stations provide real-time feedback and objective skills measurement, allowing students to complete skills sessions efficiently while meeting AHA certification requirements.

With locations across Illinois, daily scheduling options, and same-day AHA eCards available, completing your CPR certification has never been more convenient.

American Heart Association BLS Basic Life Support certification and renewal

BLS Certification in Illinois

AHA BLS certification in Illinois is designed for healthcare professionals, nursing students, medical students, and providers completing BLS for the first time or renewing certification. Complete your online coursework, attend a self-guided BLS skills session, and receive your same-day AHA BLS Provider eCard with flexible daily appointment availability.

American Heart Association ACLS Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification and renewal training

ACLS Certification in Illinois

Our AHA ACLS certification in Illinois is designed for nurses, physicians, paramedics, medical students, and advanced healthcare providers completing ACLS for the first time or renewing certification. Complete your online HeartCode coursework, attend a self-guided ACLS skills session, and receive your same-day AHA ACLS Provider eCard with flexible daily appointment availability.

American Heart Association PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification and renewal

PALS Certification in Illinois

AHA PALS certification in Illinois is designed for pediatric healthcare providers, nurses, physicians, medical students, and emergency personnel completing PALS for the first time or renewing certification. Complete your online HeartCode coursework, attend a self-guided PALS skills session, and receive your same-day AHA PALS Provider eCard with flexible daily appointment availability.

All Certifications are Valid for 2 Years!

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Frequently asked questions

Citywide CPR offers American Heart Association BLS certification and renewal at convenient locations throughout Illinois. Choose from Online + Skills or Skills Only, with flexible appointments, Self-Guided Skills Sessions, and same-day AHA eCards available after successful completion.

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.

Choose Online + Skills if you need the complete AHA course, including the required online learning and hands-on skills session. Choose Skills Only if you have already completed the appropriate AHA HeartCode online course and only need to complete your hands-on skills session at one of our Illinois locations.

Citywide CPR offers AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS renewal options in Illinois. You can choose Online + Skills if you need the complete course, or Skills Only if you’ve already completed the appropriate AHA HeartCode online course and only need your hands-on skills session.

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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.

Trusted by Healthcare Professionals Throughout Illinois for American Heart Association CPR, BLS, ACLS & PALS Certification

Healthcare professionals and healthcare students throughout Chicago, Mount Prospect, Gurnee, Skokie, Orland Park, Rockford, Oak Park, Schaumburg, Naperville, Joliet, Springfield, Elgin, and Peoria trust Citywide CPR for official American Heart Association CPR, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification. With convenient CPR certification locations across Illinois, flexible daily appointments, self-guided skills sessions, and same-day AHA eCards, we've helped thousands of nurses, physicians, EMTs, paramedics, respiratory therapists, physician assistants, pharmacists, dentists, dental hygienists, medical assistants, medical students, nursing students, and other healthcare professionals earn certification accepted by hospitals, healthcare employers, nursing schools, and clinical programs throughout Illinois. Read Google reviews from participants who have completed their American Heart Association certification with Citywide CPR.

Google Review

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!!