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Whether you’re a medical student starting clinical rotations or a healthcare professional renewing BLS, ACLS, or PALS certification, Citywide CPR in California makes it easy to register, complete, & earn your accredited AHA certification quickly & conveniently.

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

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BLS Certification in California

AHA BLS certification in California 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.

ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

ACLS Certification in California

Our AHA ACLS certification in California 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.

PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support

PALS Certification in California

AHA PALS certification in California 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

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.

Select Online & Skills if you are starting from scratch or have not yet completed the AHA online course. Select Skills Only if you have already completed the AHA online course and only need the hands-on skills session.

For a full 2-year American Heart Association certification, both the online cognitive course and hands-on skills session are required. The AHA HeartCode course is adaptive to your experience level and adjusts based on your knowledge and experience.

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