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Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the Red Cross provides essential training for healthcare clinicians and public safety professionals who respond to cardiac and breathing emergencies. Millions of individuals have received Red Cross BLS certifications across thousands of healthcare organizations, EMS agencies and the Military Training Network. The course is eligible for Continuing Education (CE) credit for many professional roles.
BLS certification is most commonly taken by nurses, physicians, paramedics and EMTs, as well as other healthcare and public safety clinician who need to maintain credentials or meet employer requirements.
Red Cross BLS courses are developed using the latest evidence-based science and guidelines and are widely accepted by employers and healthcare organizations nationwide. Red Cross BLS courses are developed and reviewed by the American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council. This group includes nationally recognized medical, scientific and academic experts to ensure the training reflects the latest evidence-based science and guidelines.
Choose the learning format that works best for you. With in-person classes and a flexible blended learning option, you can earn your BLS certification in a way that fits your schedule while gaining the hands-on skills employers expect.
BLS certification can be completed in one day: instructor-led courses take approximately 4–5 hours, while blended learning options combine 1–2 hours of online coursework with a 2–3 hour in-person skills session.
Our computer adaptive testing for learners who are renewing their certification and demonstrate competency can complete the exam in up to 50% less time, without compromising test accuracy or integrity.
If you’d like to learn more about getting your organization trained together, group training options are available for healthcare teams and agencies. Click here to learn more.
Need to renew your certification? Click here. If you need to review or access your current certification, click here.
