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Find an Illinois Citywide CPR location for BLS, ACLS and PALS certification or renewal. Select a location below to review available training options, appointment times and details for completing your hands-on skills.

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 and PALS certification and renewal across Illinois with flexible training pathways for healthcare professionals, students and clinical providers.Self-Guided Learning allows learners to complete applicable cognitive training independently before attending a Self-Guided Skills Session at a CPR Verification Station™ learning center. Approved equipment provides real-time feedback and objective measurement during required hands-on practice and testing.With multiple Illinois locations and flexible appointment options, learners can complete certification or renewal around work, school and clinical schedules and receive same-day AHA eCards after successful completion.

BLS, ACLS & PALS Certification & Renewal in Illinois

Choose the American Heart Association course you need to view Illinois training locations and available appointments.

American Heart Association BLS Basic Life Support certification and renewal

BLS Certification & Renewal in Illinois

Complete AHA BLS certification or renewal in Illinois with flexible training for nurses, students and other healthcare providers. Finish the applicable online coursework, then attend a Self-Guided BLS Skills Session to complete the required hands-on portion.

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

ACLS Certification & Renewal in Illinois

Complete AHA ACLS certification or renewal in Illinois through applicable online learning followed by a Self-Guided ACLS Skills Session. This flexible pathway supports healthcare professionals completing initial or renewal advanced cardiovascular training.

American Heart Association PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification and renewal

PALS Certification & Renewal in Illinois

Complete AHA PALS certification or renewal in Illinois with a flexible pathway for healthcare providers who respond to pediatric emergencies. Applicable cognitive learning is followed by a Self-Guided PALS Skills Session.

TRAIN YOUR HEALTHCARE STAFF IN ILLINOIS

Citywide CPR helps Illinois healthcare employers coordinate American Heart Association BLS, ACLS and PALS training without relying solely on traditional classroom schedules. Employees can use Self-Guided Skills Sessions at CPR Verification Station™ learning centers, while organizations may also inquire about portable skills verification at their facility.

Frequently asked questions

Citywide CPR has locations across Illinois offering American Heart Association BLS, ACLS and PALS certification and renewal. Choose your Illinois location and course to see available appointment times.

Yes. Citywide CPR is an American Heart Association Training Center offering BLS, ACLS and PALS certification and renewal throughout Illinois.

Yes. Healthcare professionals and students can complete BLS, ACLS and PALS renewal in Illinois. Online + Skills includes applicable online learning and hands-on skills, while Skills Only is for learners with the required AHA HeartCode course already completed.

Online + Skills includes both the applicable AHA online course and required hands-on skills session. Skills Only is for learners who already completed the applicable HeartCode course and need hands-on skills completion.

AHA eCards are issued the same day after successful completion when the skills session is finished before 5 PM CST. Sessions completed after 5 PM CST are processed the next morning.

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!!