
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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STNA,CPCT,TRAUMA LVL 1 EMT PARAMEDIC
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.RHO RHO2 weeks agoPersonal Statement – BLS Course Experience Taking the BLS course with Ms. Tracy was an absolute game-changer. Standing just 4’9”, she is a true powerhouse—bursting with energy, knowledge, and real-life insight. Ms. Tracy didn’t just teach the material—she broke it down, went in depth, and made sure we all understood every scenario and skill. She created an environment where we all felt comfortable asking questions, practicing hands-on, and truly learning. I now feel confident that if an ... emergency ever happened—God forbid—I could step in and save a life. That confidence came directly from Ms. Tracy’s teaching. Because of her, I was inspired to take the instructor portion of the course, and I now have a strong desire to teach EMT and BLS classes myself. Ms. Tracy, you are the bomb! I would take any course with you again—no hesitation. You rock!
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Great vibes!
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Brie202 weeks agoVery happy I purchased and attended this BLS class. The instructor was professional, knowledgeable, patient, supportive, and kind. I would recommend his BLS class to anyone who is in need of this training.
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I liked it!
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Angie1274 years agoI’m a first timer so I have nothing to compare it too. But I did feel well prepared as a first timer because of all the emphasis on and repetition of the important parts. It helped cement it in my brain. I’d say it just needs a little more of the physical practicing. I am a particularly small person and could’ve used more practice pressing down so hard.
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BLS Class
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Hailey C4 years agoThe in-person class was the best part about the course. Keith Lorenz is not only knowledgeable and friendly - he gave us real life examples, experiences of his that made the problem-solving and critical thinking portion of our demonstrations understandable. You can also tell when someone is passionate about their work and their teaching. Keith exemplifies this. I can't say enough about Keith - I have taken many CPR courses over the years, but didn't feel as confident about it as I do now. Thank you.
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Wonderful Instructor!
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Alex887 years agoMary did a fantastic job instructing this course! She went above and beyond to make sure we were ready to teach our first class.
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I feel like I learned something
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.SPara4 years agoMelanie was a great instructor, I had for a few months ago for my CPR Instructor class too & in both classes I know I learned something & left the class assured that I could teach CPR AND BLS.
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This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.
Paul Wahl4 weeks ago
Very well prepared with all the tools needed to help deliver a important life saving technique for all.
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BLS yay
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Donisences2 weeks agoI was so happy to see that this is a part of ARC now.
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Great class to cover all the basics
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.hidden_name5 years agoGreat class to cover the basics. Designed for use in a hospital setting rather that out and about in the real world.
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Great information very informative!
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Anonymous5 years agoI had a great experience and actually retained more of the information than previous years because of how the instructor taught it. He made learning fun and was 100% real with the information he was presenting. His passion for the training truly shows and this will forever be a memorable one! Thanks again!
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Great Instructor
This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.Tess20232 years agoI attended this class June 4 2023. Ms. Lexy is a great instructor and very professional. She made the class easy to understand.
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This reviewer rated product 5 out of 5 stars.
Chinna9 months ago
It's very nice and good quality februaric is very well
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