BLS (Basic Life Support) is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in various settings. This includes doctors, nurses, paramedics, and other medical professionals, as well as students entering clinical experiences in the medical field. It's also suitable for individuals in roles where BLS certification is required by their employer.

The length of the class varies depending on the learning option you choose. Instructor-led Initial and Renewal classes are scheduled for approximately 3 hours. For the BLS Blended Learning class, the online portion takes between 30-60 minutes to complete, and then the in-office hands on practice and skills check is approximately 30-45 minutes.

First Aid can be purchased as an add-on to the HeartCode® BLS class for only $10. The First Aid lessons adds approximately 30 minutes to the class time.

AHA requires students to have access to the BLS Provider Manual. A BLS Provider Manual will be provided for you to use during class at no additional cost to you. You may also purchase a physical or electronic version of the manual, as well.

Fireproof offers four learning options for you to choose for your convenience:

• Traditional Classroom: Attend a live, in-person in a classroom setting.

• Blended Learning: This option is great for those who don't want to sit in a class setting. Complete the BLS online modules at your home or office. Then attend the hands-on practice at our office location.

• 1:1 Instruction: Perfect if you prefer to work 1:1 with an Instructor in a private office setting

• Onsite: Need onsite training for your team? Save time and gas and let us come to you

The Blended Learning option is the most popular learning format as it is an innovative way to get certified or renew your certification without spending hours in a classroom.

Upon successful completion class (in any learning format), you will receive an email from the American Heart Association to claim your BLS Provider eCard within 24 hours.

BLS certification is valid for two years.

To learn how to claim AHA continuing education credits, click here: https://cpr.heart.org/en/resources/faqs/need-to-claim-your-aha-continuing-education-credits

The answer depends on your needs. Heartsaver CPR AED is suitable for the general public and those who need it for their job, but don't require the more in-depth training of healthcare professionals. BLS (Basic Life Support) is designed for healthcare providers and those in related fields, offering more advanced skills and knowledge.

Both CPR and BLS certifications are valid for two years.

Fireproof offers four learning options for you to choose for your convenience:

• Traditional Classroom: Attend a live, in-person in a classroom setting.

• Blended Learning: This option is great for those who don't want to sit in a class setting. Complete the BLS online modules at your home or office. Then attend the hands-on practice at our office location.

• 1:1 Instruction: Perfect if you prefer to work 1:1 with an Instructor in a private office setting

• Onsite: Need onsite training for your team? Save time and gas and let us come to you

The Blended Learning option is the most popular learning format as it is an innovative way to get certified or renew your certification without spending hours in a classroom.

AHA requires students to have access to the BLS Provider Manual. Unlike most other training centers, your BLS Provider Manual is included in the price of the class at no additional cost to you.

Upon successful completion class (in any learning format), you will receive an email from the American Heart Association to claim your BLS Provider eCard within 24 hours.

To learn how to claim AHA continuing education credits, click here: https://cpr.heart.org/en/resources/faqs/need-to-claim-your-aha-continuing-education-credits