
Taking a BLS Class

Basic Life Support Training
The American Red Cross offers BLS training for individuals and teams, and courses that are held entirely in person, or through our blended Simulation Learning experience, which combines online classwork with in-person skills sessions. This way, you can learn on your schedule - and in the way that suits you best. Regardless of which type of course you choose, you'll receive instruction from world-class professionals, as well as science-based information that includes the latest protocols, so you can deliver care to those in need and help improve patient outcomes.

Providing BLS Care
For BLS providers, when emergencies arise, it's your job to be able to provide care to whomever is in need. That's why Red Cross BLS classes cover best practices for delivering care to infants, children and adults. And because skills can be lost if they're not used regularly, we also offer refresher materials and a printout of some basic BLS steps that can help you stay sharp between calls.

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Very informative. Best class I have taken so far.
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.muziani54 years agoI took the BLS class in Princeton NJ. It was the best class I have taken so far and I have been in a couple different classes that were not with the American Red Cross. I definitely will continue to recertify with the American Red Cross. I learned so much more and my instructor was great. He really took the time to go over everything and made sure everyone was doing things properly and explained something if someone needed it.
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Basic Life Support
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Joy Ann4 years agoI registered same week and got my money's worth. It was worth the trip. Excellent teaching methods. Loved our instructor. She allows you to make mistakes and do not pressure you. She also grouped us in the second group work. She allowed us to work as a team. Loved my classmates too and my group mates. I was the least experienced in this kind of training but because of them, I had a great time learning the lesson and learning from my mistakes. Loved our group. Thanks for the encouragement and great teamwork!
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Exactly as needed.
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.Chris G 0151 month agoEasy to use, got me exactly where I needed to be!!
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American Red Cross Bridge
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.NEW ARC Instructor1 year agoCompleted the bridge program very detailed and fortunately very similar to the American Heart Association and American Health and Safety Institute. I am now excited to start teaching under American Red Cross!
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Shawna was great
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.TomLa4 years agoIn today's COVID environment, holding in person training is difficult. Shawna managed to put it together wonderfully and in a way it was easy to follow and understand. She's a great instructor.
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Great Class
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.lbarnes6 years agoI was very pleased at the professionalism from the instructor. She gave very helpful feedback and even taught me new techniques that will be helpful in the classes I will teach in the future.
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- The following reviews are for product "Basic Life Support r.21"
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This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.
Anonymous3 days ago
I loved how the instructor stopped and spent more time on the important points. I the only downside is, I assume due to how short the class, that the not so ‘important’ point were ran through quickly. Besides that, hats off to the instructor!
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BLS class
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Billiee2 weeks agoI recently took the BLS class as I needed it for nursing school and it went well beyond my expectations. Etty (sorry for the spelling, definitely not how he spells his name) was amazing. He was funny and his positive uplifting attitude made it easier to learn. I would recommend this class to everyone and I will be returning when it is time to renew my BLS.
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BLS CPR course
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Pacinurse2 days agoGreat class aligning the CPR concepts and reinforcing the chain of survival. My only criticism is I would have appreciated recieving a participants manual. The instructor lead skills portion was the best part of the course. Our instructor was tuned into the participants strengths and weaknesses and took the time to ensure all questions were answered. Also finding the Dedham facility was difficult because GPS brings you to the warehouse address instead of the main building further down the road. ... Concider putting a sign at the warehouse driveway; If here for CPR etc continue 1/4 mile down main road...
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This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.
Hyshema1 week ago
I had a great experience with the American Red Cross BLS training course. From start to finish, the program was well-organized, thorough, and very hands-on. The instructors were knowledgeable, professional, and truly cared about making sure each student understood the material. The training included a perfect balance of videos, discussion, and practical skills practice, which helped build confidence in responding to real-life emergencies. I especially appreciated how the instructors took the ... time to answer questions, correct techniques in a supportive way, and ensure everyone felt comfortable with CPR, AED use, and team-based response scenarios. The course was not only educational but empowering. I left feeling prepared and capable of performing life-saving skills in high-pressure situations. I highly recommend the American Red Cross BLS training to anyone in healthcare or any profession where quick action can save lives. Thank you, American Red Cross, for such a meaningful and rewarding learning experience!
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- The following reviews are for product "Basic Life Support with First Aid"
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Great
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.Anonymous4 years agoGreat course. I learned how to give a cpr, I recommend it
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Great information!
This reviewer rated product 4 out of 5 stars.Peterf875 years agoAs a previous Red Cross instructor, I was very pleased with the instructor and the class especially since this was during Covid-19 and we were staying 6 feet apart.
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