AHA-certified BLS, ACLS, and PALS classes in Elmhurst for nurses, doctors, paramedics, and all healthcare professionals. Same-day certification, flexible scheduling, and on-site group training for hospitals and clinics.
Elmhurst is a premier healthcare hub in the western suburbs, anchored by Elmhurst Hospital — part of Edward-Elmhurst Health — and surrounded by a dense network of specialty practices, outpatient centers, and medical offices. Whether you are an Elmhurst Hospital nurse, a Gottlieb Memorial physician, a dental professional on York Road, or a physical therapist serving DuPage County patients, our AHA-certified BLS, ACLS, and PALS classes deliver same-day certification right in your Elmhurst community.
We provide on-site and local certification training for healthcare professionals employed at facilities throughout the Elmhurst area.
Illinois state law and hospital policy require current AHA certification for most clinical roles. Whether you are renewing or getting certified for the first time, we have a class that fits your schedule and your employer's requirements.
100% hospital accepted
AHA cards accepted by every IL healthcare system
BLS for all clinical staff. ACLS for critical care. PALS for pediatric units. All AHA-certified with same-day card issuance.

Required for all clinical staff
AHA BLS Provider certification for nurses, doctors, EMTs, paramedics, dental professionals, and all healthcare staff. Covers high-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants; AED use; bag-mask ventilation; and team resuscitation dynamics.
Required For:
For critical care & emergency staff
AHA ACLS Provider certification for ER physicians, ICU nurses, anesthesiologists, cardiologists, paramedics, and acute care staff. Covers cardiac arrest algorithms, advanced airway management, pharmacology, post-arrest care, and acute stroke management.
Required For:
For pediatric & emergency providers
AHA PALS Provider certification for pediatric nurses, pediatricians, PICU/NICU staff, and emergency providers. Covers pediatric assessment, respiratory failure recognition, pediatric cardiac arrest algorithms, and age-appropriate equipment.
Required For:
Training your entire department should not mean sending staff across town, coordinating individual schedules, or waiting weeks for cards. We bring everything to your Elmhurst facility.
We bring all manikins, AED trainers, airway equipment, and ECG simulators directly to your hospital or clinic. No staff travel required.
Groups of 6+ receive discounted per-person rates. Departments of 15+ qualify for hospital partner pricing.
Early morning, evening, weekend, or overnight shifts — we schedule around your census and staffing needs.
Complete roster reports, completion certificates, and AHA card tracking for your education department.
8,500+ hospital staff certified annually
Across 40+ Illinois hospitals and healthcare systems
“We've had Bob come out to our dental office for the last 6 years and do our BLS training. It is the most informative and practical training I've ever had in almost 30 years of healthcare. I highly recommend Take Action CPR!!!”
“Jonathan and Barb did an amazing job covering a lot of material in a relatively short amount of time. Presentation of the material is clear and left me feeling more prepared to act in the event of an emergency. It was engaging, hands on and well-executed.”
“Great Team Experience! Bob was informative and fun! We will definitely choose them again for our next session!”
In-depth guides, renewal tips, and certification advice written specifically for healthcare workers in the Elmhurst area.
We offer BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification serving Elmhurst and surrounding communities. Classes are available at our training center or on-site at your hospital or clinic.
Whether you work at a major hospital, a community clinic, a nursing home, or a private practice in the Elmhurst area, we bring AHA-certified training to you.
Tell us about your department size, certification needs, and preferred timing. Our hospital training coordinator will respond within 2 hours with a custom quote and available dates.
No commitment required. We will respond within 2 hours.
BLS, ACLS, and PALS for healthcare professionals in Elmhurst and surrounding areas. Same-day cards, flexible scheduling, on-site group training available.