AHA-Certified CPR & Life Support Classes
From CPR basics to advanced ACLS and PALS — we offer every American Heart Association certification you need. Serving Oak Forest and Chicago suburbs.
CPR / BLS Provider
For: Healthcare providers, nurses, doctors, paramedics
The AHA BLS Provider course teaches healthcare professionals how to recognize and respond to life-threatening emergencies, including CPR for adults, children, and infants, AED use, and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction.
- Adult, child, and infant CPR
- AED use
- Two-rescuer CPR techniques
- Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction
- AHA BLS Provider Card (2-year certification)
ACLS Provider
For: Physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, paramedics
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) builds on BLS skills with systematic approach to acute cardiovascular care — covering recognition and management of cardiac arrest, stroke, and peri-arrest conditions.
- Cardiac arrest algorithms
- Acute coronary syndromes
- Stroke recognition and response
- Megacode simulation
- AHA ACLS Provider Card (2-year certification)
ACLS + BLS Combo
For: Healthcare providers who need both certifications
Earn both your BLS and ACLS Provider certifications in one combined course. Ideal for healthcare professionals who need to renew or obtain both AHA certifications efficiently.
- Full BLS Provider course
- Full ACLS Provider course
- Hands-on skills stations
- Scenario-based practice
- Both AHA cards upon completion
PALS Provider
For: Pediatric nurses, ER staff, pediatricians, paramedics
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) uses a systematic approach to pediatric assessment, focusing on the recognition and treatment of respiratory failure, shock, and cardiac arrest in infants and children.
- Pediatric assessment triangle
- Respiratory distress and failure management
- Shock recognition and treatment
- Pediatric cardiac arrest algorithms
- AHA PALS Provider Card (2-year certification)
Heartsaver CPR First Aid + AED
For: Schools, businesses, coaches, general public
The AHA Heartsaver course is designed for anyone who wants to be prepared to respond in an emergency. Learn adult and child CPR, AED use, and basic first aid skills in a practical, hands-on environment.
- Adult and child CPR
- AED basics
- Choking relief
- Basic first aid
- AHA Heartsaver Card (2-year certification)
Basic EKG Interpretation
For: Nurses, EMTs, healthcare students, paramedics
Learn to confidently read and interpret EKG strips. This practical course covers normal sinus rhythm, common arrhythmias, and life-threatening rhythms — building a clinical foundation for emergency response.
- Normal sinus rhythm identification
- Common arrhythmia recognition
- Life-threatening rhythm identification
- Practical strip interpretation
- Certificate of completion
BLS Instructor Course
For: Healthcare professionals wanting to teach BLS
Become an AHA-authorized BLS Instructor. This course qualifies you to teach and certify others in BLS. Prerequisite: current AHA BLS Provider card.
- AHA instructor methodology
- Course delivery training
- Skills testing competency
- Written exam
- AHA BLS Instructor certification
ACLS or PALS Instructor
For: Healthcare professionals wanting to teach ACLS/PALS
Earn your AHA ACLS or PALS Instructor certification. Prerequisite: current AHA Provider card in the course you wish to teach.
- AHA instructor methodology
- Megacode instructor competency
- Course coordination training
- Written and skills exam
- AHA Instructor certification
Hands-On Skills Session
For: Anyone needing hands-on practice before or after an online course
Completed a HeartCode online course? Or just want to practice your skills? This standalone hands-on session lets you refine your CPR technique with direct instructor feedback.
- One-on-one instructor coaching
- Manikin practice time
- Skills verification
- Ideal for HeartCode online course completers
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