AHA BLS Provider Blended Learning Course (Renewal Only) New AHA Guidelines
Students must provide successful completion of the HeartCode BLS online course (purchased separately) prior to attending the hands-on skills session.
The American Heart Association (AHA) Blended Learning is a two-part course. Students will first complete the AHA Heartcode BLS online course (purchased separately). After completing the HeartCode BLS online course, students will come in for a hands-on skills check (registration below). The blended learning course is designed for students who are experienced in the skills of Basic Life Support (BLS), and have a taken an in-person BLS course in the past.
Upon successful course completion, students will be issued an official AHA BLS Provider eCard. eCards are issued within 24 hours of course completion (Monday - Friday). eCards are valid for two years.
If you are looking for a non-healthcare provider course, please review your options on the American Heart Association website.
The American Heart Association (AHA) Blended Learning is a two-part course. Students will first complete the AHA Heartcode BLS online course (purchased separately). After completing the HeartCode BLS online course, students will come in for a hands-on skills check (registration below). The blended learning course is designed for students who are experienced in the skills of Basic Life Support (BLS), and have a taken an in-person BLS course in the past.
Upon successful course completion, students will be issued an official AHA BLS Provider eCard. eCards are issued within 24 hours of course completion (Monday - Friday). eCards are valid for two years.
If you are looking for a non-healthcare provider course, please review your options on the American Heart Association website.
AHA BLS Provider Course (Classroom Course - Initial/Renewal) New AHA Guidelines
The American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality CPR, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. There are no pre-requisites for this course.
This is an AHA instructor-led BLS Provider (CPR & AED) course (initial/renewal). This course is an in-person, instructor-led format with skills verification and a written test (you do not need to purchase a skills session, it is included in this course). This course covers CPR and use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for adults, children, and infants.
Upon successful course completion, students will be issued an official AHA BLS Provider eCard. eCards are issued within 24 hours of course completion (Monday - Friday). eCards are valid for two years.
If you are looking for a non-healthcare provider course, please review your options on the American Heart Association website.
This is an AHA instructor-led BLS Provider (CPR & AED) course (initial/renewal). This course is an in-person, instructor-led format with skills verification and a written test (you do not need to purchase a skills session, it is included in this course). This course covers CPR and use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for adults, children, and infants.
Upon successful course completion, students will be issued an official AHA BLS Provider eCard. eCards are issued within 24 hours of course completion (Monday - Friday). eCards are valid for two years.
If you are looking for a non-healthcare provider course, please review your options on the American Heart Association website.
1. Format & Structure
AHA BLS Hybrid (Blended Learning / HeartCode®)
Two parts:
AHA BLS Classroom (Traditional Instructor-Led)
2. Time Commitment
Hybrid
3. Learning Experience
Hybrid
4. Certification
5. Which Is Best for You?
Choose Hybrid if:
AHA BLS Hybrid (Blended Learning / HeartCode®)
Two parts:
- Online portion — self-paced eLearning you complete on your own time (videos, interactive scenarios, knowledge checks).
- In-person skills session — a shorter hands-on session to practice skills (e.g., CPR, AED use, breaths) and be tested.
- You do the online learning first, then schedule the skills session with an instructor or voice-assisted manikin.
- Flexible timing: you control when you finish the online portion before the hands-on part.
AHA BLS Classroom (Traditional Instructor-Led)
- All in person: You attend a scheduled class where an instructor teaches everything — lecture, demonstrations, practice, and testing — in one group session.
- The course is fully instructor-led, with skills practice and testing included in the same class period.
2. Time Commitment
Hybrid
- Online: Approximately two hours (varies by your pace and knowledge).
- Skills session: Approximately one hour.
- Approximately 3 to 3.5 hours in a single session — the full class covers all teaching and hands-on practice.
3. Learning Experience
Hybrid
- Self-paced learning: You absorb the cognitive material on your own schedule, which some people find easier to fit into work/family life.
- The hands-on session focuses only on practical skills, since you’ve already learned the theory online.
- Instructor interaction throughout: You learn the theory and practice together with an instructor guiding you step-by-step.
- Some learners prefer live teaching and immediate answers to questions.
- Often better for first-time learners who want the structure of a full class.
4. Certification
- Same official AHA BLS Provider card upon successful completion of either format.
- The card is valid for two years from the date of completion.
- eCards are issued within 24 hours of course completion (Monday - Friday).
5. Which Is Best for You?
Choose Hybrid if:
- You prefer learning at your own pace.
- You want to minimize time in a classroom.
- You’re comfortable with online learning and then coming in just for skills practice.
- You learn best with live instruction and group interaction.
- You want everything done in one scheduled session, with less juggling of online and in-person parts.
Which class is right for you?
We offer two types of American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider courses. You only need to register for one course to receive your AHA BLS Provider certification. Please review the two options below and enroll in the course that's right for you.
AHA BLS Provider Course (Instructor-Led) |
AHA BLS Provider Skills Session (Blended Learning) |
Format & Structure |
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American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Skills Session (Blended Learning) |
About this Course: This course satisfies both the initial and renewal certification requirements. This course teaches critical skills of high-quality CPR, to recognize life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner. This class is for students that want to finish everything in one sitting and do not want to take an online course before hand. There is no pre-work for this class. Course Completion Card or Certificate: AHA BLS Provider Course Completion Card; valid for two years. Course Format: Instructor-led, students are with an AHA Instructor for their entire learning experience. Card Distribution: eCards are issued within 24 hours of course completion (Monday - Friday). Course Content:
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About this Course: This course satisfies both the initial and renewal certification requirements. This class is for students that already completed the AHA online course and need to verify their hands on skills. Blended learning is a combination of eLearning, in which a student completes part of the course in a self-directed manner online (purchased separately), followed by a hands-on session. The hands-on session is completed in person with an AHA Instructor. Course Completion Card or Certificate: AHA BLS Provider Course Completion Card; valid for two years. Course Format: Structured hands-on skills session with an AHA Instructor. Card Distribution: eCards are issued within 24 hours of course completion (Monday - Friday). Course Content: This session focuses on meaningful skills practice, debriefing, team scenarios, discussions of local protocols, and skills testing. Read more about the course here. In order to receive certification, students must provide successful completion of the online portion and bring it to class or email it to [email protected]. |
