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BLS Certification
Our online BLS (Basic Life Support) certification course provides you with fundamental life support skills and knowledge. It is specifically designed for healthcare professionals and teaches the concepts and techniques of CPR. You will learn the most up-to-date techniques available to manage and respond to cardiopulmonary emergencies. Those who complete the course will receive 4 CEU/CME credits.
BLS certification is an appropriate choice if you are a healthcare professional who has not previously completed a BLS course or if you want an in-depth refresher. If you have recently held an active BLS certification and are an experienced BLS provider, you should sign up for our BLS recertification course.
The BLS certification course covers the following:
- Basic steps of CPR for adults, children, and infants
- Rescue breathing for adults, children, and infants
- Use of a bag-valve mask device and pocket face mask to administer breaths
- CPR as a lone rescuer or as a part of a two-rescuer team
- Appropriate procedure and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED)
How can I become BLS certified?
The process is relatively simple, and we will take you through every step to meet all your BLS certification requirements and obtain your BLS certification card – from receiving your training material and studying the curriculum developed by our medical advisory board, to taking and passing your certification exam and receiving your provider card.
Are BLS and CPR the same thing? Should I do CPR or BLS certification?
CPR covers the basics of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and life support and is a basic component of your BLS training and certification with us. We offer BLS for healthcare providers – Basic Life Support training directly geared towards the needs and requirements of medical professionals. Our BLS courses will take you through all the basics of CPR – and beyond just that. BLS certification prepares and certifies you as a basic life support provider specifically for the healthcare industry.
How long does it take to get my BLS certification? When will I receive my card?
The BLS certification course is approved for 4 CEUs/CMEs, and you should expect to spend that amount of time on your online BLS certification with us – approximately four hours. We will take you through all your BLS certification requirements, from preparation and study to passing the exam and becoming certified. After you’ve completed the course and passed the test, you will be instantly certified for BLS. A digital, printable copy of your provider card will be available as soon as you pass the certification exam unless you have elected to complete the skills evaluation. (Students who choose to complete the skills evaluation will have access to their digital, printable card within one business day of when we receive and have verified the forms stating they successfully passed on their clinical skills.) Your printed BLS certification card will be mailed to you within two to three business days of when your digital card is issued.
Is online BLS certification acceptable? Can you really do BLS online?
Our BLS courses and online BLS certifications are nationally accredited and accepted by many healthcare employers and facilities, and tens of thousands of medical professionals have successfully earned their BLS and other emergency life support certifications through our courses and programs. Our online BLS courses are built upon the latest emergency cardiovascular care (ECC) guidelines as published by the American Heart Association (AHA) and determined in conjunction with the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR), which is responsible for the coordination of all aspects of cardiopulmonary and cerebral resuscitation worldwide, including the latest peer-reviewed articles and expert consensus guidelines. In short, we coordinate with and are recognized by many governing bodies and agencies, and we work hard to gain approval from employers across the country for your BLS requirements, but we cannot guarantee that each and every agency and institution will accept your BLS certification through us. Please check with your particular facility to confirm that online BLS certification will be accepted.
What is the cost of BLS certification?
Because we offer BLS certification in a 100% online format, we are able to keep our costs low. We don’t need to pay for training or teaching facilities or in-person instructors, so we are able to offer low prices for BLS courses and certification. Our online BLS certification package is $99.
Why Train With ACLS.com?
Quality
Our BLS Certification course is built using the latest emergency cardiovascular care (ECC) guidelines and standards published by the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) and meet all Joint Commission requirements. A skills checkoff is also available if needed.
Convenient
With 24/7 access to course materials and unlimited practice tests, you can complete your certification where and when you want. We also eliminate the stress of remembering to recertify by providing you with email and text reminders to ensure you don’t miss a deadline.
Accredited
Our BLS Certification course is accredited by the ADA, AMA, and ANCC in joint providership with the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM). Our courses are also accredited by CAPCE for emergency medical professionals. These accreditations allow you to earn up to four hours of CEU/CME credit.