American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - Healthcare Provider Courses

Arizona State University, College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Learning Resources Center (LRC) is an American Heart Association Training Site for Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
BLS - HCP Initial Course in class
This course is an initial certification course for healthcare providers.
| Eligibility | Format | Duration | Class Size | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
First time CPR certification
Expired CPR certification |
All course content , skills check-off, and testing occurs in class | Approximately 4 hours | Limited to 20 | $60 course fee
$12 for student manual |
BLS – HCP Renewal Course in class
This course is an in-class renewal certification course for healthcare providers.
| Eligibility | Format | Duration | Class Size | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Current CPR certification
CPR is due to expire during or after the month of the scheduled renewal course |
All course content, skills check-off, and testing occurs in class | Approximately 4 hours | Limited to 20 | $40 course fee
$12 for student manual |
BLS – HCP Online Renewal Course
This course is a combination online and in-class certification option for healthcare providers. The AHA Online BLS Program must be purchased separately and completed prior to attending the in-class skills check-off and testing. The course does NOT require a current CPR card.
| Eligibility | Format | Duration | Class Size | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First time CPR certification
Current or expired CPR certification |
Online program: Purchased separately though AHA Online BLS Renewal Program (approximately $22); Online program must be completed prior to attending the in-class skills check-off session; Must bring print out of online program completion to class |
Online program takes approximately 2 hours to complete
In-class skills check-off takes approximately 1 hour |
Limited to 10 | $40 course fee
$22 Online program $12 student manual |
| In-class skills check-off |
Required Course Materials
All courses require the BLS for Healthcare Providers Student Manual. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain the manual prior to the course and bring it with them to class. Please allow at least 7 business days for shipping.
The manual can be purchased from the following vendors: