CPR Certification Classes in Carson, CA: BLS, ACLS + PALS

AHA CPR Certification For Healthcare Professionals

Schedule BLS, ACLS, or PALS training at 21601 S. Avalon Blvd Unit A in Carson, or choose one of Heart CPR’s other Southern California locations. Many classes are built around a convenient blended format, so you can complete the online portion first, spend about one hour at the training site, and leave with same-day certification after successful completion. Book online and get AHA approved certification for work, school, clinical rotations, or renewal.

Find a Class Near You

Select a course and location to view available classes near you.

Course

Location Use My Location

Course Option

Find a Class Near You

Select a course and location to view available classes near you.

Course

Location Use My Location

Course Option

CPR Certification For Healthcare Providers

ACLS Class Options

American Heart Association

ACLS Provider (Initial)

BLS Provider – New 2020 AHA Guidelines

Reflects science and education from the 2020 American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). Class Description: American Heart Association BLS Provider is an Instructor-led class and teaches both single-rescuer and team basic life support skills for application in both prehospital and in-facility environments, with a focus on High-Quality CPR and team dynamics. Due to class safety (during Covid-19), this class is taught in 2 parts:

Part 1 – Zoom session (up to 1 hour 30 minutes)
Part 2 – In-class session at our facility (up to 2 hours)

The Zoom session is completed before the In-class session. You will need a computer, or smart phone with a high speed internet connection for the session. Class Format: Instructor-Led Duration: Up to 1 hr 30 min zoom session + up to 2 hr class session Certification: 2 year American Heart Association certificate Manual: Participants may bring their own BLS Provider manual (2020 edition as required by the AHA) or purchase the ebook online for $14.

$140

American Heart Association

ACLS Provider (Initial)
with BLS

BLS Provider – New 2020 AHA Guidelines

Part 1 – Zoom session (up to 1 hour 30 minutes)
Part 2 – In-class session at our facility (up to 2 hours)

$175

American Heart Association

ACLS Renewal

BLS Provider – New 2020 AHA Guidelines

Part 1 – Zoom session (up to 1 hour 30 minutes)
Part 2 – In-class session at our facility (up to 2 hours)

$130

American Heart Association

ACLS Renewal
with BLS

BLS Provider – New 2020 AHA Guidelines

Part 1 – Zoom session (up to 1 hour 30 minutes)
Part 2 – In-class session at our facility (up to 2 hours)

$165

American Heart Association

ACLS / PALS / BLS

BLS Provider – New 2020 AHA Guidelines

Part 1 – Zoom session (up to 1 hour 30 minutes)
Part 2 – In-class session at our facility (up to 2 hours)

$285

BLS Provider & BLS Renewal Class Options

PALS Class Options

American Heart Association

ACLS Update (Renewal)

BLS Provider – New 2020 AHA Guidelines

Part 1 – Zoom session (up to 1 hour 30 minutes)
Part 2 – In-class session at our facility (up to 2 hours)

$159

American Heart Association

ACLS Skills Session

BLS Provider – New 2020 AHA Guidelines

Part 1 – Zoom session (up to 1 hour 30 minutes)
Part 2 – In-class session at our facility (up to 2 hours)

$95

AHA Training Center

AHA TC ID: CA20982

AHA Training Center

AHA TC ID: CA20982

WHY HEART CPR

Rush Certification

Expedited certification available within 24 hours of successful course completion.

Award Winning Classes

We train in programs by the American Red Cross and American Heart Association.

Expert CPR Instructors

We are professional educators with a passion for health and safety.

ONSITE TRAINING At YOUR LOCATIOn

We supply the equipment, and one of our expert instructors comes to your location to train your employees or group at a date and time that works for your business.

GROUP Classes

TRAINING COURSES

CPR/AED

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving technique useful in many emergencies, including a heart attack or near drowning, in which a person has stopped breathing.

When the heart stops, lack of oxygenated blood can cause brain damage in only a few short minutes and cause death within 8 to 10 minutes. CPR can keep oxygenated blood flowing to the brain and other organs until more definitive medical treatment can restore a normal heart rhythm.

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. According to the American Heart Association, nearly half a million Americans die from a cardiac arrest every year and more than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of the hospital each year.

In the event of a cardiac arrest, an automated external defibrillator (AED) can aid is saving a life. However, only about a quarter of Americans say there is an AED at their workplace.

Effective CPR and AED care can more than double a person’s chance of survival. A person faced with an emergency such as a heart attack, cardiac arrest, stroke, or choking may be saved if someone at the scene have had the lifesaving skills and techniques that can be acquired through CPR training.

Heart CPR offers affordable CPR and AED certification classes taught by expert instructors. CPR and AED certification options include Instructor Led (classroom only training), Blended Learning (online + in-person skill training) and Online only CPR courses.

Take a class

First Aid and CPR/AED

Many people do not have the knowledge to aid others when it comes to First Aid and CPR emergencies, and often don’t know the proper way to help themselves.

Everyone can learn how to provide First Aid, CPR and AED care. However, many people feel helpless to act during an emergency because they either do not know how to administer care or their certification has lapsed. The life you save could be someone you love because more than 80 percent of cardiac arrests occur at home.

First Aid and CPR in the Workplace: According to a report from OSHA, First Aid emergencies often happen at work and nearly 10,000 cardiac arrest situations occur in the workplace each year, yet less than half of U.S. employees have been trained in First Aid, CPR and AED. Employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthful workplace for their employees and this includes proper training in First Aid, CPR and AED.

Heart CPR offers affordable First Aid, CPR and AED certification classes for individuals and groups throughout Southern California. We offer certification courses by the American Red Cross, American Heart Association and American Safety.

Class delivery options include Instructor Led (classroom only training), Blended Learning (online + in-person skill training) and Online only courses.

Take a class

BLS / BLS Renewal (CPR/AED for Healthcare)

BLS refers to Basic Life Support which is a type of care that first-responders, healthcare providers and public safety professionals provide to anyone who is experiencing cardiac arrest, respiratory distress or an obstructed airway. It requires knowledge and skills in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), using automated external defibrillators (AED) and relieving airway obstructions in patients of every age.

Heart CPR teaches American Heart Association BLS Provider and BLS Renewal certification classes.

During the BLS course, healthcare professionals learn how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings.

BLS Providers learn 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).

Take a class

Do you need BLS or CPR?
The difference between BLS and CPR is that the BLS class is an advanced CPR/AED course used by healthcare professionals. If you are not a medical/healthcare professional, the best class for you would be a standard CPR/AED class or CPR/AED with First Aid class.

ACLS / ACLS Renewal (for Healthcare)

Course Decription:

ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) is an advanced course that builds on the foundation of lifesaving BLS skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR, and high-performance team dynamics.

During the ACLS class, healthcare professionals learn:

Basic life support skills, including effective chest compressions, use of a bag-mask device, and use of an AED
Recognition and early management of respiratory and cardiac arrest
Recognition and early management of peri-arrest conditions such as symptomatic bradycardia
Airway management
Related pharmacology
Management of ACS and stroke
Effective communication as a member and leader of a resuscitation team

Certification:

Participants who successfully complete the ACLS course, receive a American Heart Association ACLS Provider eCard valid for 2 years.

Take a class

PALS / PALS Renewal (for Healthcare)

Course Description:

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is an advanced course for healthcare providers who respond to emergencies in infants and children and for personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care and critical care units.

The PALS Provider Course aims to improve outcomes for pediatric patients by preparing healthcare providers to effectively recognize and intervene in patients with respiratory emergencies, shock, and cardiopulmonary arrest by using high‐performance team dynamics and high‐quality individual skills. The course includes a series of case scenario practices with simulations that reinforce important concepts.

During the PALS class, students will learn how to:

Perform high‐quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) per American Heart Association (AHA) basic life support (BLS) recommendations
Differentiate between patients who do and do not require immediate intervention
Recognize cardiopulmonary arrest early and begin CPR within 10 seconds
Apply team dynamics
Differentiate between respiratory distress and failure
Perform early interventions for respiratory distress and failure
Differentiate between compensated and decompensated (hypotensive) shock
Perform early interventions for the treatment of shock
Differentiate between unstable and stable patients with arrhythmias
Describe clinical characteristics of instability in patients with arrhythmias
Implement post–cardiac arrest management

Take a class

Pediatric First Aid & CPR/AED (for Childcare)

Heart CPR offers certification courses that meet the Pediatric first aid, CPR and AED requirements of the State of California Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) and satisfies Title 22 requirements for CPR & First Aid Training for Childcare Providers.

This training is ideal for childcare workers, preschool teachers, camp counselors, and anyone who works with infants and children or has an interest in keeping children who are in their care safe and healthy.

Participants Learn:

Adult, Child and Infant CPR
How to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Conscious and Unconscious Choking for all ages
Pediatric Asthma and Anaphylaxis
Pediatric First Aid

We offer both blended learning and instructor led class options by the American Heart Association and American Red Cross.

Take a class

More Classes

Heart CPR offers a full suite of training and certification course by the American Heart Association and American Red Cross.

Water Safety

First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor

BLS Instructor

Lifeguard

Lifeguard Instructor

Water Safety Instructor

The Most Trusted Healthcare CPR Certification in Carson

Heart CPR offers BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification classes for healthcare providers, medical students, dental professionals, EMS personnel, and clinical teams in Carson and nearby South Bay communities. These American Heart Association courses help students meet employer, school, hospital, and licensing requirements while practicing the response skills used during adult, pediatric, and team-based emergencies. Our blended format keeps the in-person portion efficient, so many students only need about one hour at the facility for skills practice and testing.

BLS, ACLS, PALS and CPR Training In and Near Carson

A Convenient Carson Training Location

Our Carson training site at 21601 S. Avalon Blvd Unit A gives students a practical option near Long Beach, Torrance, Gardena, Wilmington, Harbor City, Compton, and San Pedro. This location works well for healthcare workers commuting from hospitals, clinics, dental offices, care facilities, ambulance companies, and school programs throughout the South Bay and Harbor area.

Certifications for Clinical, School, and Workplace Requirements

Heart CPR provides certification options for people with different requirements. Healthcare students may need BLS before clinical rotations. Nurses, respiratory therapists, paramedics, and emergency department staff may need ACLS or PALS for their role. Teachers, coaches, childcare staff, fitness professionals, and workplace teams may need CPR/AED or First Aid/CPR/AED. Our class options are designed to help students choose the correct certification and complete it without an overly long classroom day.

Fast In-Person Skills Sessions

Many Heart CPR classes use a blended learning structure. Students complete the assigned online coursework before arriving for the hands-on portion at the training facility. During the in-person session, the instructor reviews skills, answers questions, and evaluates the required course components. After successful completion, students can leave with their certification in hand.

CPR Certification Options

BLS Certification and Renewal

BLS is the standard CPR/AED certification for many healthcare professionals and students. It covers high-quality chest compressions, AED use, ventilation skills, choking response, and coordinated care for adults, children, and infants. Heart CPR offers BLS Provider and BLS Renewal classes for students who need a first-time card, a current renewal, or proof of certification for employment, school, or healthcare program requirements.

ACLS Certification and Renewal

ACLS is intended for healthcare providers involved in adult emergency cardiovascular care. The course builds on BLS skills and covers rhythm recognition, advanced airway support, cardiac arrest response, peri-arrest care, stroke, acute coronary syndromes, pharmacology, and team communication. Heart CPR offers ACLS Provider and ACLS Renewal options for students who need initial certification or recertification.

PALS Certification and Renewal

PALS is designed for healthcare professionals who may respond to emergencies involving infants and children. Students review pediatric assessment, respiratory emergencies, shock, arrhythmias, cardiac arrest, and high-performance team response. This course is often required for pediatric, emergency, critical care, urgent care, EMS, and specialty care settings. Provider and Renewal classes are available based on the current schedule.

Combination Class Options

Some students need more than one certification at the same time. Depending on availability, Heart CPR may offer combination options such as ACLS with BLS or PALS with BLS. This is helpful for healthcare professionals who are starting a new role, renewing multiple cards, preparing for clinical rotations, or trying to meet a deadline with fewer separate class dates.

Group BLS, ACLS and PALS Training in Carson

Onsite Training for Employers

Heart CPR provides onsite training for healthcare offices, dental practices, outpatient centers, schools, childcare programs, fitness facilities, businesses, and local organizations in and around Carson. Our instructors bring the equipment and lead the hands-on portion at your location. This helps employers keep staff certification current while reducing travel time, schedule conflicts, and missed work hours.

Private Classes for Teams

Private group classes are also available for teams that want to train together. This option works well for medical offices, dental sedation teams, clinics, care facilities, school staff, and companies that need several employees certified or renewed at the same time. A private class can also help with onboarding, inspection preparation, policy updates, or annual training requirements.

FAQs

How Do I Know Which CPR or Healthcare Class to Choose?

Your required class usually depends on your employer, school, license, or clinical program. Healthcare professionals and students often need BLS, ACLS, or PALS through the American Heart Association. People outside healthcare may only need CPR/AED or First Aid/CPR/AED. If you are not sure, check the exact course name required before you register.

What Is BLS Used For?

BLS is commonly required for healthcare providers and clinical students because it teaches CPR and AED skills at a professional level. The course includes adult, child, and infant response, ventilation skills, team-based resuscitation, and choking care. Nurses, EMTs, dental workers, medical assistants, physical therapists, and nursing students often need BLS certification.

When Would Someone Need ACLS?

ACLS is usually required for providers who participate in adult emergency care, especially in hospitals, emergency departments, ICUs, outpatient procedure settings, and EMS environments. The course covers advanced cardiovascular emergencies, rhythm interpretation, airway management, medications, stroke and ACS care, and team leadership during resuscitation scenarios.

Who Usually Takes PALS?

PALS is for healthcare providers who may respond to serious pediatric emergencies. This can include pediatric nurses, emergency department staff, paramedics, respiratory therapists, urgent care providers, ICU teams, and clinicians in specialty settings. The course focuses on recognizing and responding to respiratory distress, shock, arrhythmias, and cardiac arrest in infants and children.

Can I Renew My Certification at Heart CPR?

Yes. Heart CPR offers renewal options for BLS, ACLS, and PALS. Renewal classes are intended for students who already have a current or recently expiring certification and need to complete the required review, skills testing, and course components for a new certification period. Students should confirm the renewal requirements before registering.

How Much Time Will I Spend at the Carson Location?

Many certification classes use a blended format, which allows you to complete the online coursework before the in-person session. For many students, the facility portion takes about one hour. During that time, you complete hands-on practice, skills review, and testing. After successful completion, you can leave with your certification in hand.

Can I Complete More Than One Certification?

Depending on the schedule, combination options may be available for students who need more than one card. For example, some healthcare professionals choose BLS with ACLS or BLS with PALS when they have multiple renewal deadlines or new job requirements. This can make the certification process easier to fit around work or school.

Are These Courses Accepted by Healthcare Employers?

Heart CPR offers American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification options, which are commonly required by hospitals, clinics, healthcare schools, dental practices, EMS agencies, and other medical employers. Since requirements can vary by organization, students should verify the exact certification type their employer or school will accept.

Do You Train Groups at Their Own Location?

Yes. Heart CPR offers onsite group training for businesses, healthcare offices, clinics, dental practices, schools, childcare centers, and other organizations. Our instructors bring the training equipment and teach the class at your location when scheduling allows. This is helpful for employers who need multiple team members certified or renewed together.

What Areas Around Carson Do You Serve?

Heart CPR serves students from Carson, Long Beach, Torrance, Gardena, Wilmington, Harbor City, Compton, San Pedro, Lomita, Lakewood, and other nearby South Bay and Los Angeles County communities. Students choose the Carson location when they want a convenient training site for BLS, ACLS, PALS, CPR/AED, or First Aid certification.

CPR Certification Classes in Carson, CA: BLS, ACLS + PALS

AHA CPR Certification For Healthcare Professionals

Find a Class Near You

Find a Class Near You

CPR Certification For Healthcare Providers

ACLS Class Options

American Heart Association

ACLS Provider (Initial)

BLS Provider – New 2020 AHA Guidelines

$140

American Heart Association

ACLS Provider (Initial) with BLS

BLS Provider – New 2020 AHA Guidelines

$175

American Heart Association

ACLS Renewal

BLS Provider – New 2020 AHA Guidelines

$130

American Heart Association

ACLS Renewalwith BLS

BLS Provider – New 2020 AHA Guidelines

$165

American Heart Association

ACLS / PALS / BLS

BLS Provider – New 2020 AHA Guidelines

$285

American Heart Association

ACLS Provider For Initial & Renewal

BLS Provider – New 2020 AHA Guidelines

American Heart Association

ACLS Provider with BLS For Initial & Renewal

BLS Provider – New 2020 AHA Guidelines

American Heart Association

ACLS Update (Renewal)

BLS Provider – New 2020 AHA Guidelines

$180.00

American Heart Association

ACLS Update (Renewal)with BLS

BLS Provider – New 2020 AHA Guidelines

$215.00

BLS Provider & BLS Renewal Class Options

American Heart Association

BLS Provider Complete For Initial & Renewal

HeartCode BLS Provider – New 2020 AHA Guidelines

American Heart Association

BLS Provider

BLS Provider – New 2020 AHA Guidelines

American Heart Association

BLS Skills Session

HeartCode BLS Provider – New 2020 AHA Guidelines

American Heart Association

BLS Renewal

BLS Provider Renewal – New 2020 AHA Guidelines

American Heart Association

BLS Provider andHeartsaver® First Aid

HeartCode BLS Provider – New 2020 AHA Guidelines

PALS Class Options

American Heart Association

PALS Provider Complete For Initial & Renewal

HeartCode BLS Provider – New 2020 AHA Guidelines

American Heart Association

PALS Skills Session

HeartCode BLS Provider – New 2020 AHA Guidelines

American Heart Association

PALS Provider For Initial & Renewal

BLS Provider – New 2020 AHA Guidelines

American Heart Association

PALS Provider with BLS For Initial & Renewal

BLS Provider – New 2020 AHA Guidelines

American Heart Association

ACLS Update (Renewal)

BLS Provider – New 2020 AHA Guidelines

$159

American Heart Association

ACLS Skills Session

BLS Provider – New 2020 AHA Guidelines

$95

AHA Training Center

AHA Training Center

WHY HEART CPR

ACLS Provider (Initial)
with BLS

ACLS Renewal
with BLS

ACLS Provider
For Initial & Renewal

ACLS Provider with BLS
For Initial & Renewal

ACLS Update (Renewal)
with BLS

BLS Provider Complete
For Initial & Renewal

BLS Provider and
Heartsaver® First Aid

PALS Provider Complete
For Initial & Renewal

PALS Provider
For Initial & Renewal

PALS Provider with BLS
For Initial & Renewal