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Take in-person and online BLS courses – and get the best of both worlds. When you choose our innovative blended learning program, you'll have the opportunity to take American Red Cross BLS online courses, and participate in in-person skills sessions. This way, you can learn at your own pace and hone your skills with an Instructor in a group setting.
To take an online Basic Life Support (BLS) course through the American Red Cross, select the blended learning option. This format includes the online coursework plus the required in-person skills session needed to earn BLS certification.
American Red Cross BLS online courses are easy to access and easy to complete. To get started, all you need is internet access and a laptop or desktop computer, tablet, or smartphone, then sign up.
The online portion of the course is divided into interactive modules you can complete on your own schedule. 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. You will also receive unlimited access to the course materials for two years, including a free digital Basic Life Support Participant’s Manual ebook, so you can move at your own pace and revisit the content anytime to help keep your skills fresh.
BLS training has been taken by millions of individuals across thousands of healthcare organizations, EMS agencies and the Military Training Network. This evidence-based course features updated materials, current scientific guidelines, practical teaching tools and offers opportunities for Continuing Education (CE) credit.
Red Cross Training Matters. For more than a century, we've prepared people to respond to emergencies of all sizes – from the everyday to the large disaster. Join the millions we train every year and learn the learn the BLS skills that can save a life.
The blended learning program at the American Red Cross seamlessly combines online BLS courses with in-person skills sessions. This unique training program allows you to learn and practice the appropriate techniques for delivering life-saving care during times of crisis. To join our program, all you have to do is find a class and complete the registration process.
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BLS training requires an in-person session to assess your hands-on skills. Some programs let you review BLS concepts online, but you still need to practice and test in-person to complete your certification.
CPR training teaches the essential skills needed to recognize a cardiac emergency and provide care until advanced medical help arrives. BLS (Basic Life Support) is a more advanced certification designed for healthcare professionals and first responders that includes CPR skills as well as additional training for breathing emergencies, obstructed airways and team-based response scenarios.
BLS training is designed for healthcare clinicians and other responders who may need to recognize and respond to cardiac arrest, respiratory emergencies and obstructed airways. This may include nurses, doctors, EMTs, dental staff, medical assistants and other clinical team members.
Being BLS certified means you have successfully completed Basic Life Support training and demonstrated the skills needed to respond to cardiac arrest, breathing emergencies, and airway obstructions. BLS certification is designed for healthcare professionals and other trained responders who may be responsible for providing care in both individual and team-based emergency situations.
To earn a BLS certificate, take a Basic Life Support course from an approved provider such as the American Red Cross. The course includes hands-on practice and a final test to show you can perform CPR, use an AED and work as part of a team. Once you pass, you will receive a digital certificate.
If you're renewing your certification, you can complete the online portion of the course through the blended learning format before attending the required in-person assessment.
