Yes. Eligible healthcare professionals can complete American Heart Association ACLS training for renewal through an applicable Self-Guided Learning pathway instead of attending a traditional instructor-led classroom course. At Citywide CPR, applicable ACLS training can include required online learning followed by a Self-Guided Skills Session at a CPR Verification Station. During the hands-on portion, you complete … Read more
Yes. You can complete American Heart Association BLS training for renewal through an applicable Self-Guided Learning pathway without sitting through a traditional instructor-led classroom course. At Citywide CPR, eligible participants can complete the appropriate BLS learning requirements and then attend a Self-Guided Skills Session at a CPR Verification Station for the required hands-on portion. During … Read more
A CPR Verification Station is a technology-guided training setup used to complete applicable hands-on CPR and resuscitation skills without participating in a traditional instructor-led group classroom. At Citywide CPR, Verification Stations are used for Self-Guided Skills Sessions. Participants work directly with training manikins and the station technology while the system provides instructions, audio and visual … Read more
If you’ve been searching for CPR or BLS certification and encountered terms such as Self-Guided Learning, Self-Guided Skills Session, or CPR Verification Station, you may be wondering what they actually mean. Self-Guided CPR Training is a learning format that uses technology to guide participants through applicable hands-on CPR and resuscitation skills rather than relying on … Read more
Already completed HeartCode BLS and wondering what to do next? Your next step is generally to complete the corresponding hands-on BLS skills session required for your certification. If you already have the appropriate HeartCode BLS course completion documentation, you may not need to purchase another complete Online + Skills course. Instead, you can look for … Read more
Need BLS Certification ASAP? The fastest legitimate path is to first confirm that you need American Heart Association BLS, choose the correct course option, complete any required online coursework immediately, and schedule the earliest convenient hands-on skills appointment. Citywide CPR is an American Heart Association Training Center with Verification Stations at locations nationwide. Instead of … Read more
Can you renew BLS online? If your employer requires an American Heart Association BLS credential, you can complete the online learning portion through an approved blended-learning pathway, but the complete certification process also includes required hands-on skills verification. That distinction is important. A course advertised simply as “100% online BLS certification” may not satisfy the … Read more
If you’re responsible for BLS, ACLS, or PALS certification for an entire healthcare staff, the challenge usually isn’t finding a CPR course. It’s finding a way to get everyone certified without creating a staffing problem. Hospitals, medical practices, dental organizations, clinics, EMS agencies, and other healthcare employers may have employees working different shifts, certifications expiring … Read more
If your BLS Certification expired, the most important thing to do is verify what your employer requires and begin the appropriate American Heart Association BLS course as soon as possible. An expired BLS card does not mean you should simply purchase an unofficial online CPR card or assume that your previous certification is still acceptable. … Read more
When it’s time to renew CPR certifications, organizations often face an important question: Should employees travel to a CPR training center, or is onsite training the better choice? The answer depends on your organization’s size, scheduling needs, and how many employees require certification. In some cases, visiting a nearby Citywide CPR location is the quickest … Read more
