American Red Cross
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Get Certified in NY, CT, TN & OH
When every second counts, being trained to respond to cardiac and respiratory emergencies can make all the difference. The American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) course is designed for healthcare professionals and public safety personnel who need the skills to save lives in real-world clinical and emergency settings.
Whether you’re a nurse, physician, EMT, firefighter, police officer, or other medical provider, this course equips you with the essential knowledge and hands-on practice to confidently handle high-pressure situations involving adults, children, and infants. Participants will learn how to deliver high-quality CPR, use AEDs, and implement multi-rescuer team dynamics in accordance with the latest standards of care.
The curriculum reflects the most up-to-date scientific guidelines and is aligned with:
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The International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) 2020 International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care Science with Treatment Recommendations.
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The American Red Cross 2020 Focused Updates and Guidelines.
Key skills taught in this course include:
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High-performance CPR for adults, children, and infants
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Respiratory and cardiac emergency response
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AED operation and safety
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Airway management and rescue breathing
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Team-based emergency response scenarios
Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a 2-year American Red Cross Basic Life Support certification, a nationally recognized credential required by many healthcare employers.
🚨 Now offered in multiple states for your convenience! You can attend in-person skills sessions at our training centers in:
📍 New York (including NYC & surrounding areas)
📍 Connecticut
📍 Tennessee
📍 Ohio
Classes are delivered in a blended learning format, which allows you to complete the online modules at your own pace—followed by an engaging, hands-on classroom experience led by certified instructors.
🔴 Class sizes are limited and fill quickly due to high demand from medical students, hospital staff, and emergency responders. If you need BLS certification for school, work, or to maintain licensure—don’t wait!