American Heart Association Certification Cards Assigned Same Day!
The American Heart Association offers 2 ways to achieve the official AHA BLS certification card in the classroom. Whichever option you choose, you will receive the AHA certification card on the day of the course. Select an option below to learn more (this class is an advanced CPR AED course for helathcare providers).:
Initial vs. Renewal Are you taking Basic Life Support for the first time? If not, you can take the Renewal Course to save time and money. If this is your first time you need to take the Initial course
Is your BLS card still current You must bring your current unexpired card to class. If your cards are not current, you will need to attend the Initial class. A new card will be given to you at the end of class
Renewals This course is for those who have had the course in the past. Note: You must bring an unexpired card to class with you to take this course.
Initial This course is for those who have never taken Basic Life Support, or for those who want a solid refresher with a longer class time.
Space Coast Heart Savers offers weekly Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers CPR training courses in Melbourne, Florida (Brevard County), Tampa Bay and Vero Beach, Florida (Indian River County). This CPR class is for people in the medical field (ie.. physicians, nurses, dentists, dental assistants, paramedics, EMT’s, respiratory or physical therapists, physicians assistants, medical or nursing students, dialysis staff, or any other healthcare related field).
This CPR classes covers:
One man and two man CPR for Adult/Child/Infant for the medical professional
Thorough education and practice with AED's (Automated External Defibrillators)
Use of face masks and bag masks (Advanced Airway)
Choking for Adult/Child/Infant
High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
The AHA Chain of Survival,
Important early use of an AED
Effective ventilation using a barrier device
Importance of teams in multi rescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multi rescuer CPR
Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants
Students leave with their American Heart Association Certification card on the day of your class that is good for two years. Class locations and times are listed below. If you would like to schedule an onsite class please contact us at 321-418-8288.
American Heart Association Mandatory Course Materials/Book Policy
Bring in your own current American Heart Association Provider Manual, 2015 edition, you can buy one from us for $20 or download the ebook https://shopcpr.heart.org/bls-provider-manual-ebook for $14.00 (ebook can not be printed out). The American heart Association requires all Providers to have a Provider Manual for entry into the course
Course Pre-requisite
There are no pre-requisites for this course
Examination Proficient demonstration of skills and a score of 84% or higher on the written examination are required for certification. Students that do not achieve either of these will be remediated and allowed an additional attempt to retest.
Certification Successful Completion of this course results in an American Heart association Basic Life Support Provider Certification, which is valid for 2 years from the date of the course.
Cancellation/Rescheduling Policy No refunds after purchase. If you need to reschedule your class, please email or call our office 48 hours in advance
The AHA’s Basic Life Support course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). Our classes use a scenario-based approach to develop the critical thinking and problem solving skills that drive better patient outcomes. It is consistent with AHA Guidelines for CPR/ECC, and covers breathing and cardiac emergencies - including CPR, AED, and obstructed airway - for adult, child, and infant patients. Courses are delivered nationwide by our expert instructors, and give you the flexibility to complete part of your training online through our dynamic Simulation Learning experience, which combines online coursework with in-person skills sessions, so you can earn your certification your way.
We do ask that you arrive 5-10 minutes ahead of time so you can get registered and we can start the class promptly. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing. You will be practicing skills that require working on your hands and knees, bending, standing, and lifting. If you have any physical conditions that might prevent these activities, please tell one of the instructors when you arrive for the course. The instructor will work to accommodate your needs within the stated course completion requirements.
*AHA recommends that students have access to the Provider Manual. If you already own one or have access to one before, during, and after the class, you do not need to purchase one here. Keep in mind that your student textbooks and notes taken in class can now be used during the written test as a resource!
Shop AHA eBooks to purchase digital course materials required for your class