About BLS Provider
The AHA BLS Provider course is required by most US hospitals, dental offices, EMS agencies, nursing schools, and medical schools. Two formats: full in-person, or Heartcode blended (online module + short in-person skills session). Pick the one that fits your schedule.
Who needs BLS
If your employer, license, or school program requires “BLS for Healthcare Providers” or “BLS Provider” certification, this is the class. Common audiences:
- RNs, LPNs, and nursing students
- Physicians, PAs, NPs, and medical students
- Respiratory therapists
- Dental hygienists, dental assistants, and dentists
- EMTs, paramedics, and firefighters
- Physical therapists, occupational therapists
- Pharmacy staff
- Phlebotomists, medical assistants, surgical techs
If you don’t work in healthcare and just need a CPR card, the American Red Cross and other Las Vegas providers run Heartsaver classes on a regular schedule. We focus on healthcare credentialing.
What’s covered
- High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
- Single-rescuer and team-based resuscitation
- AED use in healthcare settings
- Choking airway management (adults, kids, infants)
- Bag-mask ventilation, both single-rescuer and two-rescuer
- Mouth-to-mouth, mouth-to-mask, and mouth-to-nose techniques
- High-performance team dynamics
- Recognizing and responding to opioid-associated emergencies
Class details
- Class size: Capped at 12 students
- Provides: AHA BLS Provider eCard, valid 2 years
- Where: Held at a partner training facility in Las Vegas — exact address sent when you book.
- What you bring: Yourself. Manikins, BVMs, AEDs, and materials provided.
Two ways to take it
Option 1: Full In-Person ($60, 4 hours)
Everything in one sitting. Best if you don’t have a card yet or your card has been expired more than a few months. We cover all content, you practice everything, you test, you walk out with the card.
Option 2: Heartcode Blended ($45 in-person + AHA online module fee)
Do the AHA’s online module on your own time (about 1.5–2 hours, take it as many times as you need), then come in for a 1.5-hour skills session and check-off. Best for renewals or if your schedule doesn’t fit a half-day block. Online module purchased separately from shopcpr.heart.org; usually around $30.
Renewals
If your card is currently active or expired less than 30 days, the blended format is usually the faster path. If it’s been expired longer than that, the full in-person class is the right call.
FAQ
My hospital requires “BLS for Healthcare Providers.” Is this the same class? Yes. AHA renamed the course “BLS Provider”. It’s the same certification employers and credentialing bodies require.
How fast will I get my card? Your AHA eCard is issued the same day, usually within an hour of class ending. You’ll get an email from the AHA. Keep that email; it’s your proof of certification.
Group rates for my unit? Yes. See On-Site & Corporate Training. On-site within 25 miles of Las Vegas, minimum 4 students.
Cancellation? 24+ hours = full refund. <24 hours = 50% credit. See cancellation policy.