CPR Certification for Respiratory Therapists in Chicago — BLS & ACLS for Illinois RTs
AHA-certified BLS and ACLS classes for respiratory therapists throughout Chicago and the suburbs. Same-day certification, on-site hospital training, and cards accepted by all Illinois hospitals and health systems.
Respiratory therapists are the airway experts in every code. Illinois hospitals require current BLS for all RTs and ACLS for those in critical care and code team roles. Our classes are designed for the ICU, ER, and NICU environments where RTs work — with emphasis on the airway management skills that define the RT's role in resuscitation.
Respiratory Therapists Who Need Certification
From ICU code team RTs to home health therapists, every practice setting has specific certification requirements.
ICU & MICU Respiratory Therapists
BLS + ACLS required for code teams
NICU Respiratory Therapists
BLS + PALS required for neonatal care
ER Respiratory Therapists
BLS + ACLS required for emergency care
Pulmonary Rehab RTs
BLS required for all patient care
Home Health RTs
BLS required for home ventilator patients
RT Students & New Grads
BLS before clinical rotations
Certifications for Respiratory Therapists
BLS for all RTs. ACLS for critical care and code team respiratory therapists.
BLS for Healthcare Providers
Required for all respiratory therapists
AHA BLS Provider certification for respiratory therapists in hospitals, ICUs, NICUs, and pulmonary rehab centers. Covers high-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants; AED use; bag-mask ventilation; and team resuscitation dynamics — skills RTs use in every code.
Required For:
ACLS Certification
For critical care & code team RTs
AHA ACLS Provider certification for respiratory therapists on code teams, in ICUs, and in critical care transport. Covers cardiac arrest algorithms, advanced airway management, pharmacology, and post-arrest care — with emphasis on the airway management skills RTs lead in codes.
Required For:
Built for Respiratory Therapy Practice
Airway Management Focus
Our instructors understand that RTs lead airway management in codes. We emphasize bag-mask ventilation, airway adjuncts, and the RT's role in the resuscitation team — not just basic compressions.
Schedule Around RT Shifts
Early morning (6 AM) and evening (7 PM) classes fit around 12-hour hospital shifts. Weekend sessions available. Same-day cards mean zero disruption to your schedule.
On-Site at Your Hospital
We bring all manikins, airway trainers, and AED equipment to your hospital RT department. Train your entire team without anyone leaving the building or disrupting patient care.
NBRC & State Board Aligned
Our AHA BLS and ACLS cards meet the CPR requirements for NBRC certification maintenance and Illinois RT licensure renewal. Accepted for initial credentialing and continuing competency.
Active Clinicians Teaching
Our instructors are active ER physicians, ICU nurses, and paramedics who have worked alongside respiratory therapists in real codes. They understand the RT's critical role in resuscitation.
Same-Day Digital Cards
Your AHA BLS or ACLS Provider card is issued immediately. Digital version sent within the hour for instant employer verification and NBRC documentation.
What Respiratory Therapists Say
“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!”
“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!”
“Excellent course. Location was clean and suitable for learning. Instructor was Outstanding — knowledge, personable and made the learning easy!”
BLS & ACLS at Your Hospital RT Department
Certifying your entire RT department should not mean pulling staff off the floor. We bring everything to your hospital and work around your patient care schedule.
- Custom pricing for RT departments of 6 or more
- On-site at your Chicago-area hospital or health system
- Schedule around 12-hour shifts and patient care needs
- Same-day AHA BLS and ACLS certification cards
- NBRC and Illinois RT board compliant documentation
RT Department Group Quote
No commitment required. We will respond within 2 hours.
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BLS and ACLS for respiratory therapists in Chicago and the suburbs. Same-day cards, on-site hospital training available, NBRC and Illinois RT board compliant.