Onsite BLS, ACLS & PALS Training for Chicago Healthcare Teams

Citywide CPR instructor demonstrating proper chest compressions on an adult CPR manikin during instructor-led BLS training.

Coordinating AHA Training for Your Chicago Healthcare Team Keeping healthcare employees current on required certifications can become complicated when a team includes different roles, schedules and certification dates. Citywide CPR helps Chicago healthcare organizations coordinate American Heart Association BLS, ACLS and PALS training for employees based on their individual responsibilities and the requirements of their … Read more

Do Nursing Students Need AHA BLS Certification in Chicago?

Customer practices chest compressions on an adult CPR manikin at a Citywide CPR self-guided skills station.

Do Nursing Students Need AHA BLS Certification in Chicago? Nursing students are often required to complete American Heart Association BLS certification before participating in clinical rotations, healthcare training experiences or other program requirements. The exact requirement can vary by nursing school, clinical site and program, so students should always confirm which certification their program accepts … Read more

BLS, ACLS & PALS Certification for Chicago Firefighters, EMTs & Paramedics

Which AHA Certification Does a Chicago First Responder Need? Firefighters, EMTs and paramedics can have very different certification requirements depending on their responsibilities, employer, agency protocols and professional role. Some may need AHA BLS, while others may also need ACLS, PALS or another credential. The important first step is to confirm exactly what your department, … Read more

BLS, ACLS & PALS Near River North Chicago

Participant standing at a Citywide CPR simulation station in River North, Chicago, with an adult CPR manikin, a fully clothed infant manikin, and a laptop visible.

Looking for BLS, ACLS or PALS Near River North Chicago? If you need American Heart Association BLS, ACLS or PALS certification or renewal in downtown Chicago, Citywide CPR offers flexible training options at its River North training location. Healthcare professionals, nursing and medical students, and other eligible participants can complete applicable online coursework and then … Read more

Do Chicago Nurses and Healthcare Workers Need BLS or CPR Certification?

Participant performing chest compressions on a fully clothed infant CPR manikin beside a laptop at a Citywide CPR training station in Hyde Park, Chicago.

If you are a nurse, nursing student or other healthcare professional in Chicago, the first question is not simply whether you need “CPR certification.” You need to determine which certification your employer, hospital, school, clinical program or other organization actually requires. For many healthcare roles, the requested credential may be American Heart Association BLS rather … Read more

Where Can I Take a CPR Class in Chicago? AHA CPR, BLS, ACLS & First Aid Options

Hands-on CPR and BLS training at Citywide CPR West Loop in Chicago IL

If you’re looking for a CPR class in Chicago, Citywide CPR offers multiple American Heart Association training options depending on the certification you actually need. Healthcare professionals and students may need BLS, ACLS or PALS, while non-healthcare participants may need CPR/AED, First Aid or an AHA Heartsaver course. Citywide CPR currently has Chicago locations in … Read more