Participant standing at a Citywide CPR simulation station in West Loop, Chicago, with an adult CPR manikin, an infant manikin in a onesie, and a laptop visible.

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Complete the Online Course

Finish the required American Heart Association (AHA) online coursework at your own pace before attending your hands-on skills session.

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Complete Your Skills Session

Visit our location for a quick hands-on skills session using AHA-compliant equipment with real-time audio and visual feedback.

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Receive Your AHA eCard

Receive your official 2-year American Heart Association eCard after successful completion of your skills session.

Getting Started

Citywide CPR offers American Heart Association Self-Guided Learning for BLS, ACLS and PALS in the Chicago Loop. Healthcare professionals and students can complete applicable cognitive learning online on their own schedule before attending a self-guided skills session at a CPR Verification Station™ learning center. At our Chicago Loop location, learners complete required hands-on skills practice and testing using American Heart Association-approved equipment that provides real-time feedback. This flexible format helps learners complete BLS, ACLS and PALS certification or renewal while balancing healthcare work, school and clinical responsibilities in downtown Chicago.

American Heart Association Self-Guided Learning enables learners to complete the cognitive learning portion independently before completing required hands-on skills practice and testing using approved equipment with real-time feedback. For BLS, ACLS and PALS, applicable self-paced online learning is followed by a Self-Guided Skills Session at a CPR Verification Station™ learning center. Citywide CPR provides flexible Chicago Loop skills appointments for healthcare professionals and students completing AHA certification and renewal.

Planning your visit to Citywide CPR in The Loop, Chicago, Illinois?

Take a look inside our The Loop, Chicago location before your scheduled appointment. This original walkthrough video shows skills participants the training space and equipment used for American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification skills sessions. Preview the location before you arrive so you know what to expect for your Self-Guided Skills Session.

Fast, Same-Day AHA CPR Certification & Renewal in Chicago’s West Loop

Need to renew your CPR, BLS, ACLS, or PALS certification in Chicago’s West Loop? Citywide CPR offers convenient American Heart Association certification and renewal near Adams Street with flexible Self-Guided Skills Sessions and same-day AHA eCards. BLS, ACLS, and PALS Online & Skills include adaptive AHA HeartCode coursework that helps experienced providers move efficiently through material they already know. Already completed the required HeartCode course? Choose Skills Only and upload your completion certificate when registering.

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American Heart Association All-Star Training Center

Citywide CPR is proud to be an American Heart Association All-Star Training Center. Our Chicago Loop location offers AHA BLS, ACLS and PALS certification and renewal with flexible training options for healthcare professionals and students.

American Heart Association Training Center recognition badge for Citywide CPR

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Citywide CPR is an American Heart Association Training Center. After successfully completing your course requirements and hands-on skills session in The Loop, Chicago, you will receive an official American Heart Association Provider eCard for the course completed.

Citywide CPR offers American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification options at our The Loop, Chicago location. Choose Online + Skills if you need the applicable AHA HeartCode online course and hands-on skills session, or Skills Only if you have already completed the required HeartCode course.

Healthcare professionals can renew American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification through Citywide CPR in The Loop, Chicago. Online + Skills and Skills Only options are available depending on whether you have already completed the required AHA HeartCode course.

Yes. Our The Loop, Chicago location is convenient for healthcare professionals and others seeking AHA certification from West Loop, South Loop, River North, Streeterville, Near North Side, Near West Side, and surrounding communities.

Most Self-Guided Skills Sessions take approximately 30 minutes, although completion time can vary by course and individual performance.

You complete the required hands-on skills using AHA-approved training equipment with real-time audio and visual feedback. The system guides you through the required skills and provides feedback on your performance throughout the session.

No. Self-Guided Skills Sessions are designed to be completed independently using training equipment that provides real-time guidance and feedback. Customer Support is available if you need assistance with the session or equipment.

Yes. If you have already completed the required American Heart Association HeartCode BLS, ACLS, or PALS online course, select Skills Only for your The Loop, Chicago appointment and upload your completion certificate when registering.

Yes. With Online + Skills, you can complete the applicable AHA HeartCode online coursework at your own pace before attending your scheduled hands-on skills session in The Loop, Chicago.

After successfully completing your course requirements and skills session, your official American Heart Association eCard is processed the same day.

Citywide CPR issues official American Heart Association Provider eCards after successful course completion. AHA certifications are widely used by hospitals, healthcare organizations, schools, and clinical programs. Always confirm the specific certification requirements of your employer, school, or clinical program.

Citywide CPR offers flexible The Loop, Chicago appointment options designed to accommodate busy healthcare, school, and clinical schedules. Available dates and appointment times can be viewed when scheduling your skills session.

No. The Loop, Chicago location offers American Heart Association Self-Guided Learning for BLS, ACLS, and PALS. You complete the applicable online learning independently and then attend a scheduled Self-Guided Skills Session, where AHA-approved equipment provides real-time feedback as you complete the required hands-on skills.

CPR Certification in Chicago, Illinois

Serving hospitals, physician practices, surgery centers, and healthcare employers, our Chicago CPR training location offers American Heart Association BLS certification, ACLS certification, and PALS certification with flexible scheduling.

Parking Information

If you're coming to our Citywide CPR training location at 318 W Adams St, Suite 1902, Chicago, IL 60606, street parking and metered spaces are available around Franklin Street and Wacker Drive, though availability may be limited during peak business hours. Additional parking is available at the nearby 211 W. Adams St. garage and other commercial garages and lots within a block of the building. Most single-course skills sessions are completed in under one hour, so arriving a few minutes before your appointment gives you time to park comfortably and head inside without rushing.

AHA BLS ACLS PALS - Choose Online and Skills or Skills session only

At our Chicago locations, we offer AHA-certified BLS, ACLS, and PALS courses, giving you the option to choose an online and skills session combination or a skills session only. Whether you are a first-time student or need to renew your certification, our training ensures you gain the skills and credentials necessary to meet professional healthcare standards.

Looking for Additional CPR Certification Locations in Chicago?

Visit our main Chicago CPR Certification page to view additional nearby locations, course options, and scheduling availability.

Citywide CPR Reviews from The Loop Chicago Healthcare Professionals

Read reviews from healthcare professionals who completed their BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications with Citywide CPR in The Loop Chicago and nearby communities throughout the area.

Cara Anna Bruzan

Chicago, IL

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!!

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.

Complete your American Heart Association (AHA) BLS, ACLS, or PALS Skills Session with Citywide CPR and receive your official AHA eCard the same day for most appointments completed during business hours. Our fast certification process, flexible daily appointments, and skills sessions completed in as little as 30 minutes help healthcare professionals and healthcare students quickly meet certification requirements for employers, hospitals, schools, and clinical programs.

A Convenient CPR Certification Option in Chicago

Citywide CPR in The Loop is designed for Chicago professionals who need an efficient certification option near downtown workplaces, schools, and healthcare facilities. Participants can complete BLS, ACLS, or PALS skills without traveling outside the city center or attending a lengthy traditional class.

Prepare with Confidence

Planning to complete BLS, ACLS, or PALS certification in The Loop, Chicago? Use the Skills Demonstration Library to see the hands-on process, explore the BLS Study Guide, ACLS Study Guide, and PALS Study Guide for course information, and read our Google Reviews to see how other participants describe their experience.

AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification in The Loop, Chicago, Illinois

Whether you’re employed at a nearby hospital, healthcare office, or educational institution, flexible scheduling makes certification easier. Hourly appointments available 5–6 days a week at most Citywide CPR locations help fit training into even the busiest schedules.