BLS Certification & Recertification

  • Up to 4 AMA Category 1 Credits™ available
  • Internationally accepted-98% acceptance rate
  • Adheres to the latest ILCOR Standards and Guidelines
  • Joint Commission (JCAHO) Compliant
  • 100% Online: Use your computer, tablet or phone
  • Exclusive study material, including videos & eBooks
  • Need a printed provider card? We’ll ship it to you.
    *If you qualify for free or paid shipping.
  • Skills Webinars & Checklists available
  • Test Drive Now – Take our BLS Practice Test
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Purchase a For Life Course from us once, and you will never have to pay for certification again. Just log in, pass the exam and download your digital provider card. Come back in two years and repeat. This can save you up to $1,500 over the course of your career!
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Our ACLS, PALS & BLS Courses are accredited by the Post Graduate Institute for Medicine, offering Category 1 CEU credits. Therefore these certifications are also Joint Commission compliant. 

For your security and peace of mind, all of our courses include a hassle-free refund policy.
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Basic Life Support (BLS) Manual

Basic Life Support (BLS) Introduction

Basic Life Support

General Concepts of Basic Life Support (BLS) – Familiarize yourself with an overview of the Basic Life Support. Further, learn about the Chains of Survival for adult and pediatric care.

2020 BLS Guideline Changes – Update yourself on the 2020-2025 BLS changes recommended by the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation. Compare and contrast a list of previous and current recommendations.

BLS for Adults – Introduce yourself to the adult BLS procedure: chest compressions, establishing airway, giving breaths, and using AED for defibrillation. Also, learn the difference between CPR with one rescuer and CPR with two rescuers.

One-Rescuer Adult BLS/CPR – Learn how to perform adult BLS and CPR as a lone rescuer. Use the provided diagrams to thoroughly engage yourself in the step-by-step CPR process.

Two-Rescuer Adult BLS/CPR – Learn how to perform adult BLS and CPR as part of a two-rescuer team. Further, master your skills in giving bag mask ventilation to adults.

Adult Basic Life Support (BLS) Algorithm – Utilize a detailed infographic to further your knowledge about the adult BLS algorithm.

Use of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) – Become an expert in using the AED by learning about its importance, ease of use, and its safety features. In addition, use the provided diagrams and video to prepare yourself for step-by-step AED use during BLS.

BLS for Children (Age 1-8 years) – Familiarize yourself with the similarities and differences between adult and children BLS, so you are prepared to assist either during time of need.

One & Two Rescuer BLS for Children  – Learn step-by-step procedures for one-rescuer and two-rescuer BLS for children.

Pediatric Basic Life Support (BLS) Algorithm – Utilize a detailed infographic to further your knowledge about the pediatric BLS algorithm.

Child Ventilation – Learn about ventilation and proper techniques of using masks in children.

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Infants (Age 0-12 months) – Familiarize yourself with the similarities and differences between children and infants BLS, so you are prepared to assist either during time of need. Further, learn step-by-step procedures for one-rescuer and two-rescuer BLS for infants.

Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in Infants & Children – Use the provided diagrams and video to prepare yourself for step-by-step AED use during BLS for infants and children.

Rescue Breathing for Adults, Children, & Infants – Using diagrams and step-by-step procedures, learn how to provide rescue breathing, including mouth-to-mouth for adults, children, and infants, and mouth-to-nose for infants.

Relief of Choking for Adults, Children, & Infants – Use tables and diagrams to familiarize yourself with signs of choking, degrees of obstruction, and responding to and rescuing actions for choking. Learn age-appropriate ways to relieve choking in adults, children, and infants, using the Heimlich maneuver, back blows, and chest thrusts.

What you get when you certify with Save a Life Certifications

BLS Digital/Printed Provider Card

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Required clinical skills test
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Timed examination
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Continuing medical education (CME) Eligible for up to 8 AMA Category 1 Credits™
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Complete your BLS course 100% online with Save a Life Certifications! All of our courses are designed by Board Certified Physicians and adhere to the latest ILCOR Standards and Guidelines and are Joint Commission (JCAHO) compliant. In addition, all of our courses meet the same guidelines and standards as the ECC/ILCOR, and OSHA.

Our course and training materials were constructed in accordance with the latest ILCOR Standards and Guidelines and are Joint Commission (JCAHO) compliant. Save a Life Certifications’ on-staff physicians regularly review and compare all course tests and materials, updating them as needed with any changes published by ILCOR to ensure that the certification training class you receive is always up to date!

Is your organization accredited by AHA?

This is a common misconception. The AHA is not an accrediting body. We are accredited by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM). All courses are designed by practicing physicians, meeting the same guidelines and standards as the latest ILCOR guidelines.

Can I complete my BLS certification online?

The short answer — absolutely!

Our courses are made to fit the demands of your busy professional life. Many healthcare professionals are new to the concept of an online certification course because until recently, online certification was not an option. Our course adheres to the latest ILCOR Standards and Guidelines and are Joint Commission (JCAHO) compliant. Save a Life Certifications has a national acceptance rate of more than 98%.

If your employer does not recognize your Save a Life certification, or you are unhappy for ANY reason, we offer a 100% money-back guarantee.

How do I receive my BLS Provider Card?

After you successfully complete your BLS course, you will receive a printable digital provider card instantly, to serve as proof of certification.

Your provider card will display your name, the Save a Life Certifications logo, course completion date, expiration date, our course provider number, and validating signature.

Fast, 100% online BLS training and certification provide you the freedom to complete your course from anywhere at any time!

Save a Life Certifications allows healthcare professionals to meet their continuing education requirements without sacrificing their limited time to attend a weekend certification or recertification course. Save a Life Certifications provides convenient, flexible, accessible life support education programs.

We lead the industry in online certification by providing the most updated, accepted, and convenient certifications available.

Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Handbook in PDF format is included, training is entirely online, and no clinical skills test is required.

Included with your course is our Provider Handbook in PDF format for fast, convenient study anywhere. You are able to access your course material at any time, from your internet-connected computer, smartphone, or tablet, through your Save a Life Certifications account. If you prefer to have a physical copy with you, you are able to save and print your manual as well. No in-person skills test is required, and all training materials are included with our course.

Exam review and proof of certification are available immediately after passing.

Immediately after you complete our Basic Life Support (BLS) final exam, your results are calculated, displayed in your account, and emailed to you. A digital provider card is immediately available to download and print to provide proof of certification. Your provider card will display your name, the Save a Life Certifications logo, course completion date, expiration date, our course provider number, and validating signature.

Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits.

Our Basic Life Support (BLS) courses are eligible for AMA Category 1 Credits™. The Postgraduate Institute of Medicine (PIM), an accredited provider, has reviewed Save a Life Certifications’ Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Course and Basic Life Support (BLS) Recertification Courses. The BLS Certification training course has been approved for AMA Category 1 Credits™.

Full accreditation information can be found here.

Unlimited exam retakes at no additional cost.

You are not penalized if you do not successfully pass your certification exam on your first attempt. Your results are available in your account indefinitely for your review, and an exam recap is sent to your email address. Take all the time you need to review the study materials in your account, and compare your responses to the provider handbook. When you’re ready, you may retake the exam at no additional cost.

What occupations typically need BLS?

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What occupations typically need BLS?

Occupations that take our BLS courses include:

  • Nurses (RNs)
  • Doctors (MDs)
  • Students
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistants
  • Nurse Practitioners (NPs)
  • Physician Assistants (PAs)
  • CRNAs
  • Pharmacists
  • Osteopaths (DOs)
  • Dentists/Dental Hygienists
  • CNAs
  • Home Care Providers
  • Daycare providers/Caregivers

Your satisfaction is assured, backed by a 100% money-back guarantee.

For your security and peace of mind, all of our courses include a 100% money-back guarantee. If you are unhappy with our course for any reason, you can contact us for a full refund of your purchase (minus any shipping and material fees).