My BLS Certification Expired—What Do I Do Next?

Healthcare professional receiving an American Heart Association BLS Provider eCard after completing CPR certification at Citywide CPR.

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

My BLS Certification Expired—What Do I Do Now? How to Get Certified Again Quickly

Healthcare professional performing CPR on an adult manikin during an American Heart Association BLS skills session.

If you just looked at your BLS card and realized your BLS Certification expired, don’t panic—but don’t ignore it either. The most important next step is to determine what your employer, school, or clinical program requires and begin the American Heart Association BLS Certification process as soon as possible. If your workplace requires a current … Read more

Can I Renew My BLS Certification Online? What Healthcare Professionals Need to Know

Healthcare professional completing online BLS coursework on a laptop before an American Heart Association hands-on skills session.

If your BLS card is approaching expiration, you may be searching for the fastest and most convenient way to renew it. One of the most common questions healthcare professionals ask is: Can I renew my BLS Certification online? The short answer is: you can complete the online portion of an American Heart Association BLS course … Read more

Does the CPR Verification Station Test Rhythm Interpretation? What Healthcare Professionals Should Expect

Many healthcare professionals preparing for a CPR Verification Station appointment wonder whether they’ll be tested on ECG rhythm interpretation during their skills session. This question is especially common among nurses, physicians, EMS professionals, respiratory therapists, medical assistants, and healthcare students completing American Heart Association HeartCode® BLS, ACLS, or PALS certification. The answer is reassuring: rhythm … Read more

What to Expect During Your AHA BLS, ACLS, or PALS Skills Session

If you’ve never completed a self-guided CPR skills session before, you may be wondering what to expect when you arrive. At Citywide CPR, healthcare professionals complete their hands-on BLS, ACLS, and PALS skills using American Heart Association RQI technology, allowing them to certify on a flexible schedule without waiting for a traditional classroom course. What … Read more

A Look Inside a Citywide CPR Skills Session

Healthcare professional performing ventilations during a CPR skills session

If you’ve never completed a self-guided CPR skills session before, you may be wondering what to expect when you arrive. At Citywide CPR, healthcare professionals complete their hands-on BLS, ACLS, and PALS skills using American Heart Association RQI technology, allowing them to certify on a flexible schedule without waiting for a traditional classroom course. What … Read more