Basic cardiac life support (BLS) recertification course
Stay prepared to save lives with our Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification Course! Designed for healthcare professionals and first responders, this course ensures you stay updated with the latest life-saving techniques and guidelines. Whether renewing your certification or refreshing your skills, our streamlined, expert-led program offers the flexibility and convenience you need to maintain your credentials.
This online-accredited course is recognized and accepted internationally, ensuring that your certification holds value no matter where you are. With real-world scenarios, interactive training, and certification accepted nationwide, you'll be confident in your ability to respond effectively in critical situations.
Regular BLS recertification ensures you remain equipped with the latest techniques and protocols for handling life-threatening emergencies. Guidelines and best practices evolve, and keeping your certification current is essential for delivering effective care when every second counts. We understand the challenges of a busy schedule, which is why we've designed our online recertification program to be as flexible and convenient as possible. With self-paced modules, 24/7 access, and no need to disrupt your routine, you can recertify at your own pace and on your own time. Stay prepared, stay certified, and stay confident—all with ease through our user-friendly platform.
Course format
We offer this course in both in-person group settings and online/blended formats to suit your needs. All our instructors are certified by the American Heart Association with valid and up-to-date BLS instructor credentials. For customers who require instructors with paramedic licensure, we are fully equipped to meet this additional requirement.
Enroll in this course to meet your employer's mandatory job training requirements and ensure you're ready to respond in critical situations.
Completion sample eCard
Sample of our course completion eCard (click to enlarge):
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Students will also have a copy of their skills form (see information on the left).
Please verify the authenticity of our eCards by emailing us with the name and expiration date of the student.
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Contact us at +1 484‑464‑2882 or email us to schedule an in-person training for your group (minimum of 10 people). Or see our online sales page.
BLS skill test format
See our BLS skills form here.
As soon as you complete your online ACLS recertification course Pacific Medical Training certification eCard (ACLS card) is issued. Upon request hard copy certificate is also shipped.
Pacific Medical Training skills test form is provided to you beforehand for you to print if your employer requires and in-person skills test. A certified authorized instructor such as a paramedic can complete your skills test. We also allow course completion with a simulation station or voice-assisted manikin (VAM). After you complete the in-person skills test the instructor fills the form.
Our skills check documentation process is much more rigorous than those of the American Heart Association, Red Cross, and other competitors. We ensure that each step meets the highest standards, guaranteeing that our certification process is both thorough and reliable.
Course overview
Our course front matter includes the syllabus, complete accreditation statements and statements from all instructors and contributors.
- SECTION 1: Foundational concepts of BCLS
- SECTION 2: Response to an adult in cardiac arrest
- SECTION 3: Basic life support for infants and children
- SECTION 4: Automated external defibrillation in infants and children
- SECTION 5: Preventing cardiac arrest
- SECTION 6: First aid for adults
- SECTION 7: First aid for children
Accreditations
This course is accredited for up to 8 hours of continuing medical education hours by:
- AMA — American Medical Association
- ANCC — American Nurses Credentialing Center
- ADA CERP — American Dental Association
- ACPE — Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
See full accreditation statements from these organizations in the course front matter above. See our accreditation letters and sample certificates on our accreditations page.
Scientific basis
This course is written based on scientific evidence. This course is current with respect to the latest 2020 American Heart Association guidelines for CPR and ECC. This science is compatible with Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation (HSF), European Resuscitation Council (ERC) and the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR).
Frequently Asked Questions
When do i need to recertify my BLS?
Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications typically need to be renewed every two years.
BLS recertification course cost?
The cost of the BLS recertification course is USD 65 for the online course.
What career opportunities are available after completing BLS recertification?
Completing a BLS recertification can enhance career opportunities in several fields, especially those requiring life-saving skills and emergency preparedness. Some potential career paths and opportunities include:
- Healthcare Professionals - Nurses, doctors, and paramedics
- First Responders - Firefighters, police officers, and EMTs
- Childcare Providers - Daycare workers, teachers, nannies
- Community Health and Safety Roles
How to get BLS/CPR recertification near me?
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