AHA 2025 Updates

Healthcare Provider BLS

Built for healthcare providers and first responders: team CPR, bag-mask, and AED with emphasis on high-quality compressions.

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  • TrainingFree
  • Pay once, after you pass$39.95
  • Time to complete90 to 120 minutes
  • Exam retakesUnlimited, free

What the course covers

  • Adult & Pediatric CPR
  • AED Operation
  • Infection Control
  • PPE & Barrier Devices
  • Team-Based Resuscitation
  • High-Quality Compressions
  • Post-Resuscitation Care

Course sections

26 sections in 5 parts, then the final exam.

Foundations

  1. Beyond CPR: Basic Life Support (BLS)
  2. Integrated BLS Response and Team Dynamics
  3. Adult, Child, and Infant CPR: Introduction & Objectives
  4. The Chain of Survival
  5. Scene Assessment & Safety

Adult Resuscitation

  1. Adult CPR: The Cardiac Arrest Scenario
  2. AED: The Defibrillation Sequence
  3. Airway Transitions During Ongoing CPR
  4. Head-Tilt Chin-Lift and Jaw-Thrust
  5. Choosing the Appropriate Mask
  6. BVM Ventilation Techniques
  7. Airway Adjuncts (OPA and NPA)
  8. Choking: Adult Conscious vs Unconscious

Pediatric (Child & Infant)

  1. Child CPR: The Puberty Line
  2. Infant CPR: The 1.5 Inch Rule
  3. AED: Pediatric Applications
  4. Airway Positioning in Pediatric Patients
  5. Mask Selection in Pediatric Patients
  6. BVM Ventilation in Pediatric Patients
  7. Airway Adjuncts in Pediatric Patients (OPA and NPA)
  8. Pediatric Choking Interventions

Special Circumstances

  1. Opioids, Drowning, and Pregnancy

Post-ROSC

  1. Post-ROSC Care: BLS Priorities
  2. Utilizing the Recovery Position
  3. Steps for Recovery Positioning
  4. Continuing Care & Transfer of Responsibility

Final exam Free, with unlimited retakes. You pay only after you pass.

Who it is for

Nurses, EMTs, healthcare providers and first responders.

Course details

Standard
AHA 2025 Updates
Level
Clinical / professional
Format
Self-paced, online, any device
Time to complete
90 to 120 minutes
Certificate
Wall certificate and wallet card, verifiable online

How it works

  1. Register free. Lifetime access; add more courses any time.
  2. Train at your pace. Pause, resume and review on any device.
  3. Pass the exam. Retake it as often as you need, free.
  4. Get certified. Pay $39.95 once and download your certificate instantly.

Questions about Healthcare Provider BLS

How long does it take?

Most students finish in 90 to 120 minutes. The course is self-paced, so you can pause and resume on any device.

When do I pay?

Registration and training are free. You pay the one-time $39.95 certificate fee only after you pass the final exam.

Do I need a hands-on skills test?

For most courses, no: the course and exam are fully online. Some employers may require an in-person skills test, so check with your organization.

Will my employer accept it?

CPRToday! certification has a 99.8% acceptance rate and is backed by a 60-day money-back guarantee.

How long is the certificate valid?

Two years.

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