BLS Certification Class for Healthcare Professionals

AHA BLS Provider · Same-Day Card · Healthcare Professionals Only

BLS Certification in Chicago — For Nurses, Doctors & Healthcare Pros

American Heart Association BLS Provider certification for healthcare professionals. Taught by active nurses and paramedics. Same-day card issuance. Initial certification and renewal available across 50+ Chicago-area locations.

✔AHA-Certified✔Same-Day Card✔2 Hour Class✔50+ Locations

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Who Needs BLS

BLS Certification Is Required For

If you work in a clinical or patient-care role, your employer likely requires AHA BLS certification. Here are the most common roles we certify.

Nurses & Nursing Students

RN, LPN, CNA, and nursing school students preparing for clinical rotations

Doctors & Physicians

MD, DO, residents, fellows, and medical students

EMTs & Paramedics

Emergency medical technicians, paramedics, and first responders

Dental Professionals

Dentists, dental hygienists, and oral surgeons

Respiratory Therapists

RTs working in hospitals, clinics, and home care settings

Medical Assistants

MAs in clinics, urgent care, and specialty practices

What You Will Learn

BLS Certification Course Content

The AHA BLS Provider course covers the full spectrum of basic life support skills for adult, child, and infant patients.

High-Quality CPR for Adults

Chest compression depth, rate, and recoil. Proper hand placement and body mechanics for sustained effective compressions.

High-Quality CPR for Children & Infants

Age-appropriate compression techniques, depth adjustments, and two-thumb encircling technique for infants.

AED Use & Safety

Proper AED pad placement, rhythm analysis, shock delivery, and post-shock CPR continuation.

Bag-Valve-Mask Ventilation

Two-rescuer BVM technique, proper seal, ventilation rate, and coordination with compressions.

Team-Based Resuscitation

Role assignment, closed-loop communication, compressor rotation, and effective team dynamics during codes.

Choking Relief

Abdominal thrusts for adults and children, back slaps and chest thrusts for infants, and responsive vs. unresponsive protocols.

Class Options

Choose Your BLS Certification Path

Whether you are getting BLS certified for the first time or renewing an existing card, we have the right class for you.

BLS Initial Certification

2 hours

$85

Best for: First-time BLS students or expired cards over 30 days

Full BLS provider manual
Hands-on skills practice
Written exam
Same-day AHA BLS card
2-year certification

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BLS Renewal

2 hours

$65

Best for: Current BLS cardholders renewing before expiration

Skills refresh & update
Abbreviated review
Skills check only
Same-day AHA BLS card
2-year certification

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BLS for Groups

Flexible

Custom Quote

Best for: Hospital departments, clinics, and healthcare facilities

On-site at your facility
Volume pricing
Flexible scheduling
Same-day AHA BLS cards
Dedicated instructor

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Why Healthcare Pros Choose Us

BLS Training Built for Medical Professionals

We understand that healthcare workers need efficient, high-quality training that respects their time and meets strict employer standards.

Healthcare Professionals Teaching Healthcare Professionals

Our BLS instructors are active nurses, paramedics, and ER physicians. They teach from real-world experience, not just a manual.

Same-Day Certification

Walk out with your official AHA BLS Provider card the same day as class. No waiting for cards to arrive in the mail.

50+ Chicago-Area Locations

Find a BLS class near you in downtown Chicago or suburbs from Naperville to Joliet. On-site training available for hospital departments.

Accepted Nationwide

AHA BLS certification is the gold standard accepted by all hospitals, licensing boards, and employers across the United States.

What Healthcare Pros Say

Reviews from Nurses, Doctors & EMTs

5 / 5 — 50,000+ certified

“This was my second training with Take Action CPR, and it was even better than the first. Bob is incredibly knowledgeable, and I walked away having learned so much, and had a lot of fun in the process!”

Christopher Brooks

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“Bob was enthusiastic, brought my 30 years of CPR certification to another level! Would definitely recommend!”

Deborah Sandwick

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“I've taken many CPR classes over the years, and none have been nearly as comprehensive as this class. It was thorough, engaging, interactive, and I learned new information!”

Stephanie Madden

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Common Questions

BLS Certification — Frequently Asked Questions

BLS (Basic Life Support) certification is an American Heart Association credential designed for healthcare professionals and first responders. It covers high-quality CPR, AED use, bag-valve-mask ventilation, and team-based resuscitation. BLS is required for nurses, doctors, EMTs, paramedics, dental professionals, respiratory therapists, medical assistants, and most other clinical roles.

AHA BLS certification is valid for 2 years from the date of issue. You should renew before your card expires to avoid any gap in your credentials. We recommend booking your BLS renewal 2-4 weeks before expiration to ensure you get your preferred class time.

Initial BLS certification takes approximately 2 hours including skills practice and the written exam. BLS renewal classes take about 2 hours since they focus on skill refresh rather than teaching from scratch. Both classes include hands-on practice with mannequins, AED trainers, and bag-valve-mask devices.

BLS (Basic Life Support) is designed specifically for healthcare professionals and covers advanced skills like bag-valve-mask ventilation, team resuscitation dynamics, and two-rescuer CPR. Standard CPR certification (Heartsaver) is for non-medical individuals like teachers, coaches, and parents. If you work in healthcare, your employer almost certainly requires BLS, not standard CPR.

BLS initial certification is $85. BLS renewal is $65. Group BLS training for hospital departments and clinics is available at custom volume pricing. All classes include the AHA BLS Provider card valid for 2 years, same-day issuance, and all equipment and materials.

Yes. We issue official American Heart Association BLS Provider cards, which are the gold standard accepted by every hospital, clinic, nursing home, and healthcare employer in the United States. Our cards are identical to those issued by hospital education departments and are valid for 2 years.

If your BLS card expired within the last 30 days, you can take a BLS renewal course. If it has been more than 30 days since expiration, you will need to take the full initial BLS certification class again. Check your card's expiration date and call us at (312) 761-4859 if you are unsure which option applies.

Yes. We provide on-site BLS training for hospital departments, dental practices, clinics, nursing homes, and other healthcare facilities. We bring all equipment to your location and can accommodate any group size. Volume discounts apply for groups of 6 or more. Contact us for a custom quote.

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