AHA BLS Certification Process
Your path to becoming an AHA BLS Certified Provider
Three Simple Steps to AHA BLS Certification
01
Register
Choose your BLS course and complete online registration. Select a date and time that works for your schedule.
02
Attend
Participate in hands-on AHA BLS training with CPR, AED, and emergency response skills practice.
03
Receive eCard
Upon successful completion, receive your official AHA BLS Provider eCard through the American Heart Association eCard system.
AHA-ALIGNED TRAINING
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certification
Our BLS Provider training is conducted in accordance with the 2025 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) and is taught using the official AHA BLS Provider curriculum. All instruction, skills evaluation, and certification requirements follow AHA standards to ensure participants meet nationally recognized competency requirements.
Upon successful completion of the course, participants receive an official AHA BLS Provider eCard valid for two years. This certification is widely accepted by employers, healthcare facilities, licensing boards, and regulatory agencies across the United States.
The digital ecard is issued through the American Heart Association eCard system and delivered to the email address provided at registration. Certification verifies competency in adult, and infant high-quality CPR, AED operation, airway management, and team based emergency response.
Nationally Recognized
Accepted by all major employers and healthcare facilities nationwide
Two-Year Validity
Certification remains valid for 24 months from completion date
Digital Delivery
Receive your digital certification card via email
Easy Verification
Employers can verify your certification online through AHA
AHA BLS Certification Requirements
What you need to know before attending class
Who Can Attend
Healthcare professionals and students
First responders and emergency personnel
Teachers and childcare providers
Anyone requiring AHA BLS certification
To Pass the Course
Attend entire class session
Participate in all hands-on practice
Demonstrate skills proficency to AHA standards
Pass written exam with 84% or higher
What to Bring
Government-issued photo identification.
Comfortable clothing for floor practice
Water bottle and snacks if desired
Note-taking materials (recommended)
Renewal Process
Certifications valid for two years
Renewal must occur prior to expiration.
Shorter renewal courses available
Maintain continuous certification coverage
Ready to Get Certified?
Browse our upcoming AHA BLS classes and register today