BLS + CPR Certification - $85
- Description: The Basic Life Support (BLS) + CPR course is a 4-hour hands-on training specially designed for healthcare professionals, but applicable for everyone. An AHA-certified instructor will teach you the anatomical theory behind BLS and guide you as you apply your knowledge onto CPR manikins. ('Manikin' is the term for a mannequin used for CPR instruction)
- Pricing: $85 for initial certification or renewal; $76.50 when combined with ACLS.
- Curriculum: instructional videos, followed by instructor lectures, ending with hands-on practice.
- Bakersfield Schedule: Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 8 AM to 12 PM.
- Stockton Schedule: Wednesdays & Saturdays 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM or 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM.
- What you’ll learn:
The Chain of Survival and how to apply it into Basic Life Support
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The importance of high-quality CPR and its impact on survival
How to identify someone that needs CPR
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How perform high-quality CPR
The importance of and how to use an AED machine
Effective ventilation with a barrier device
Single-rescuer and multi-rescuer resuscitation techniques
Choking relief techniques for adults, children, and infants
- This course is recognized by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the certification provided is valid for 1 year.
- No prerequisites needed.
ACLS Certification -$150-200
Sign Up Now- Description: The Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) course is an 8-hour certification that can be used by healthcare professionals to deliver a more effective life support strategy in a hospital setting. This course is taught by an AHA-certified instructor. ACLS certification is essential for healthcare professionals that work in emergency situations like nurses, EMTs, and paramedics. Recertification is a separate 4-hour course.
- Pricing: $200 for initial training (first time); $150 for recertification.
- Prerequisites: A valid BLS/CPR Certification is required to take this course.
- Bakersfield Schedule: Initial Training on Mondays from 8 AM to 5 PM (includes 1-hour lunch break). Recertification takes place on Tuesdays from 8 AM to 12 PM.
- Stockton Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 8 AM - 5 PM. Saturdays by appointment.
- What you’ll learn:
How to apply Basic Life Support (BLS) principles to ACLS.
How to identify the signs of life-threatening cardiac emergencies
The critical elements of team-based resuscitation dynamics
The proper methods of Advanced Airway Management
How to identify normal and abnormal EKGs
Knowledge of the types of medication used in ACLS and their dosages
- A valid BLS/CPR certification is required to take the ACLS course; ACLS certification is valid for 2 years. Add on BLS training/renewal for only $76.50!
Who needs CPR or BLS certification?
Basic Life Support and CPR are essential skills for a variety of careers and jobs. BLS training and certification is required to work in the healthcare careers and is also extremely helpful for anyone that might find themselves in emergency situations. This certification is a valued skill, and employers may be willing to pay more for those with the certification. People that may benefit the from BLS certification include:
- Parents
- Lifeguards
- Emergency medical technicians (EMTs)
- Flight attendants
- Coaches
- Firefighters
- Police officers
- Babysitters
Our AHA-approved CPR/BLS training class prepares you to face cardiac emergencies with confidence, whether you are attending to an adult, child, or infant. The skills learned in BLS can be used in any environment without any special equipment, and BLS can be performed by anyone! A cardiac emergency can happen at any time, so it’s always best to be prepared.
Who should get an ACLS certification?
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is a certification required or recommended for doctors, nurses, paramedics and EMTs, dentists, medical assistants, and medical students. ACLS training is more specific to medical professionals, as the skills require medications and equipment that are not widely available to the public.
This ACLS certification course is approved by the American Heart Association and requires a valid Basic Life Support certification to participate & it will take 8 hours to receive your ACLS certificate.
How do I renew my CPR/BLS or ACLS Certification?
Renewing your certification is easy, you just need to retake a certification class. CPR/BLS certifications are valid for one year, so you’ll need to renew it every year to remain current. ACLS certifications are valid for two years before expiration.
Ideally, you’ll want to renew your certification before it expires, but it’s no problem if you choose to renew after the expiration.
Both CPR/BLS and ACLS classes have 4-hour recertification times, though they are different classes.
Are the CPR/BLS and ACLS classes near me?
Our Stockton location is at 2027 W March Ln, Suite 2. Our Bakersfield location is at 2601 F St. Both locations are conveniently near major highways and various amenities.
Please contact us regarding requests for groups for 8 or more, discounts are available!
Class Schedules
Stockton Class Schedules
CPR + BLS Certification:
- Wednesdays at 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM & 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM (4-hour course)
- Maximum Seating Availability: 6
- Saturdays at 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM & 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM (4-hour course)
- Maximum Seating Availability: 4
ACLS Certification:
- Initial (first-time) Certification:
- Wednesdays from 8 AM – 5 PM (8-hour course with optional 1-hour lunch break)
- Maximum Seating Availability: 6
- Saturdays from 8 AM – 5 PM (8-hour course with optional 1-hour lunch break)
- Maximum Seating Availability: 4
- Wednesdays from 8 AM – 5 PM (8-hour course with optional 1-hour lunch break)
- Recertification:
- Wednesdays from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM & 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM (4-hour course)
- Maximum Seating Availability: 6
- Saturdays from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM & 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM (4-hour course)
- Maximum Seating Availability: 4
- Wednesdays from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM & 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM (4-hour course)
Bakersfield Class Schedules
CPR + BLS Certification:
- Wednesdays at 8 AM – 12 PM (4-hour course)
- Maximum Seating Availability: 7
- Thursdays at 8 AM – 12 PM (4-hour course)
- Maximum Seating Availability: 7
- Fridays at 8 AM – 12 PM (4-hour course)
- Maximum Seating Availability: 7
ACLS Certification:
- Initial (first-time) Certification: Mondays 8 AM – 5 PM (8-hour course with optional 1-hour lunch break)
- Maximum Seating Availability: 7
- Recertification: Tuesdays 8 AM – 12 PM (4-hour course)
- Maximum Seating Availability: 7
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