Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers
Norman CPR Training and Certification offers American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and BLS renewal classes in Norman, Oklahoma for healthcare professionals and professional rescuers who need current BLS credentials for work, school, clinical training, or professional requirements.
Whether you are getting BLS certified for the first time or renewing your current AHA BLS Provider certification, our classes provide hands-on instruction focused on the lifesaving skills you may need during a cardiac or respiratory emergency.
American Heart Association BLS Certification
The American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider course is designed for healthcare professionals and other trained responders who need to recognize and respond to life-threatening emergencies in healthcare, workplace, and prehospital settings.
BLS training may be appropriate for:
Nurses and nursing students
Nurse practitioners and physician assistants
Physicians and medical students
Medical assistants
EMTs and paramedics
Dental professionals
Respiratory therapists
Physical and occupational therapy professionals
Other healthcare professionals and professional rescuers who require BLS certification
What You'll Learn in AHA BLS
The BLS course combines instruction, realistic scenarios, and hands-on skills practice. Training includes:
High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
Recognition of cardiac and respiratory emergencies
Proper use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Effective ventilation techniques
Relief of choking
Single-rescuer and multi-rescuer CPR
Effective communication during resuscitation
Coordinated response as part of a high-performance team
The goal is to help participants develop and demonstrate the skills needed to respond effectively in both in-facility and prehospital emergencies.
AHA BLS Renewal / Recertification
Already have a current AHA BLS Provider certification?
Norman CPR Training and Certification also offers AHA BLS renewal classes in Norman, OK. BLS renewal and BLS recertification are the same class and are intended for participants who already hold a current American Heart Association BLS Provider card.
BLS Renewal Eligibility
To take the BLS Renewal class, you must provide proof of a current, unexpired American Heart Association BLS Provider card.
Your existing certification must:
Be issued by the American Heart Association
Be a BLS Provider certification
Be unexpired at the time of your renewal class
If your BLS Provider card has expired or you do not currently hold an AHA BLS Provider certification, please register for the full BLS Provider course instead.
Which BLS Class Should I Choose?
Choose AHA BLS Provider Certification if:
You are getting BLS certified for the first time, do not currently have an AHA BLS Provider card, or your previous BLS certification has expired.
Choose AHA BLS Renewal / Recertification if:
You currently hold an unexpired American Heart Association BLS Provider card and need to renew your certification.
Official American Heart Association BLS Certification
Our BLS courses are taught by American Heart Association certified instructors and follow current AHA course standards and guidelines.
After successfully completing the applicable course requirements, participants receive an official American Heart Association BLS Provider course completion card, valid for two years.
BLS Classes for Healthcare Professionals in Norman, OK
Norman CPR Training and Certification provides professional, hands-on BLS certification and BLS renewal classes in Norman, Oklahoma for healthcare professionals and professional rescuers.
Whether you need your first BLS certification or it is time to renew your current AHA card, we provide clear instruction, hands-on practice, and a supportive learning environment focused on practical lifesaving skills.
Register for AHA BLS Certification or BLS Renewal
New to BLS or have an expired card?
Register for the AHA BLS Provider Certification class.
Have a current, unexpired AHA BLS Provider card?
Register for the AHA BLS Renewal class.
Hands-on training. Official AHA certification. Practical lifesaving skills for healthcare professionals who need to be ready when it matters most.
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