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