Heart CPR is an authorized American Heart Association Training Center providing official AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification.
Serving healthcare professionals since 2005
Choose the American Heart Association PALS training format that works best for your schedule and certification needs.
Learn with an AHA instructor in a scheduled classroom setting. Choose PALS Provider certification or PALS Renewal.
Complete the AHA HeartCode® PALS online course at your own pace, then complete a hands-on skills session.
Already completed AHA HeartCode® PALS online? Schedule your hands-on skills session to complete your PALS certification.
Take an American Heart Association PALS Provider or PALS Renewal course in a traditional instructor-led classroom setting. Instructor-led PALS training combines AHA course content with hands-on skills practice and instructor guidance.
Complete the AHA HeartCode® PALS online course at your own pace, then complete the required hands-on skills session at a Heart CPR Verification Station. Most individual skills appointments are completed in under 30 minutes.

Complete your AHA HeartCode PALS online course from home.

Visit a CPR Verification Station™ for a self-directed hands-on skills session.

Your official AHA PALS Provider eCard is issued after successful completion.
American Heart Association PALS certification is designed for healthcare professionals who participate in the assessment and management of critically ill or injured infants and children. Heart CPR offers both traditional instructor-led PALS classes and flexible PALS Complete training with a hands-on skills session.
American Heart Association BLS, ACLS & PALS certification.
Receive your official AHA Provider eCard after successful completion.
Choose convenient certification and renewal appointments throughout the week.
Complete eligible hands-on skills with real-time performance feedback.
Compare the course format, online requirements, skills session, exam, scheduling, and course duration.
Compare the course format, online requirements, skills session, exam, scheduling, and course duration.
Course Options
Provider • Renewal
Format
Instructor-led class
Online Portion
PALS precourse work
Hands-On Skills
With an instructor
Exam
50-question written exam
Scheduling
Scheduled class date & time
Duration
Up to 8 hours & 30 minutes
Course Options
Provider • Renewal • Skills Only
Format
Online + self-guided skills
Online Portion
HeartCode® PALS course
Hands-On Skills
Self-guided at CPR Verification Station™
Exam
No separate written exam
Scheduling
Flexible skills appointment
Duration
Most skills sessions under 30 minutes
Same AHA PALS Provider eCard
Both formats result in the same official AHA PALS Provider eCard, valid for two years after successful completion
Choose your PALS training format to find available American Heart Association PALS classes and skills appointments near you.
Heart CPR offers American Heart Association PALS training throughout Southern California. Choose instructor-led PALS classes in Anaheim or Ontario, or complete PALS online training and hands-on skills at one of our CPR Verification Station™ locations.
Scheduled PALS Provider and PALS Renewal classroom courses with an AHA instructor.
Complete PALS training and hands-on skills at convenient CPR Verification Station™ locations throughout Southern California
Heart CPR offers American Heart Association PALS training throughout Southern California.
Scheduled PALS Provider and PALS Renewal classroom courses with an AHA instructor.
Complete PALS online training and hands-on skills at convenient CPR Verification Station™ locations throughout Southern California.
Heart CPR provides onsite American Heart Association PALS training for healthcare organizations that need to certify or renew multiple employees. Our instructors can provide private PALS training at your workplace, making it easier to train your team together.
Onsite PALS training is available for hospitals, healthcare facilities, pediatric practices, emergency departments, surgery centers, healthcare agencies, and other organizations that need PALS certification for multiple employees. Classes can be scheduled around your organization’s needs to help reduce employee travel time and simplify group certification.
Don’t need a private onsite PALS class? Heart CPR offers PALS certification vouchers and group discounts for organizations with ongoing training needs. Employees can complete their PALS certification or renewal individually at participating Heart CPR locations.
With locations throughout Orange, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, and San Diego Counties, employees can choose a convenient location and available appointment time.
PALS Complete and Skills Only options are available, giving employees the flexibility to complete their training at convenient locations and appointment times
Instructor-Led PALS is a scheduled classroom course taught by an AHA instructor and includes hands-on skills and a written exam. PALS Complete combines AHA online coursework with a separate self-guided hands-on skills session at a Heart CPR Verification Station™.
Both formats can result in an AHA PALS Provider eCard after successful completion of all requirements. AHA recognizes instructor-led and self-guided CPR Verification Station learning as PALS delivery options.
PALS Skills Only is for students who have already completed the appropriate AHA HeartCode® PALS online course and only need to complete the required hands-on skills portion.
Students attending an Instructor-Led PALS course must complete the required AHA PALS precourse work before class and bring or provide proof of completion as instructed.
Course length depends on the training format. A traditional Instructor-Led PALS courses may take up to approximately 8 hours and 30 minutes, depending on the course and class.
PALS Complete allows students to complete the online portion separately, and most individual hands-on skills appointments are completed in under 30 minutes
An AHA PALS Provider eCard is valid for two years from the date of successful course completion.
Heart CPR offers both Instructor-Led PALS Renewal and PALS Renewal Complete options.
You can choose a scheduled instructor-led renewal class or complete the online training and required hands-on skills.
Yes. You can complete your PALS renewal before your current credential expires. Renewing early can help prevent a lapse when PALS certification is required by your employer, school, or clinical program.
Yes. After successfully completing all required course components, students receive an official American Heart Association PALS Provider eCard credential.
Yes. Heart CPR offers combination training options for healthcare professionals who need multiple AHA certifications, including PALS + BLS, ACLS + PALS, and BLS + ACLS + PALS options.
Combination options can be convenient for nurses, physicians, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals who need multiple AHA certifications for employment or clinical requirements.
Yes. Heart CPR offers employee certification vouchers and bulk registration options for organizations with ongoing BLS, ACLS, PALS, CPR, and First Aid training needs.
Vouchers can be especially useful when employees work different shifts or have certifications that expire at different times because employees can schedule their certification or renewal individually at participating Heart CPR locations.
Select a course and location to view available classes near you.
PALS Provider – American Heart Association®
For Initial PALS Provider
The American Heart Association PALS Provider course is designed for healthcare professionals and medical students who need advanced training in pediatric emergency care. This course teaches high-quality CPR, pediatric airway management, rhythm recognition, pharmacology concepts, and effective team-based response to respiratory and cardiac emergencies involving infants and children.
Course Format
Required Online Precourse Work (up to 2 hours)
Instructor-Led In-Class Training Session (up to 8.5 hours)
Hands-On Skills Practice & Megacode Testing
Final Written Exam
Required Precourse Work
Participants must complete the AHA PALS Precourse Self-Assessment and Precourse Work prior to class, link will be provided after registration.
Required Manual
Participants may bring their own 2025 AHA PALS Provider Manual or purchase the official AHA PALS Provider eBook (sold separately).
Official Certification
American Heart Association PALS Provider eCard valid for 2 years
Use of American Heart Association materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the Association.
PALS Provider with BLS – American Heart Association®
The PALS Provider with BLS course is designed for healthcare professionals and medical students who require both Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. This instructor-led course focuses on pediatric emergency assessment, high-quality CPR, airway management, rhythm recognition, pharmacology, team dynamics, and effective response to respiratory and cardiac emergencies involving infants and children.
Course Format
Required Online Precourse Work (up to 2 hours)
Instructor-Led In-Class Training Session (up to 9 hours)
Hands-On Skills Practice & Megacode Testing
Final Written Exam
Required Precourse Work
Participants must complete the PALS Precourse Self-Assessment and Precourse Work before attending class. Link will be provided upon registration for the class.
Required Manual
Participants may bring their own PALS Provider Manual (2025 AHA edition only) or purchase the official AHA PALS Provider eBook separately: Purchase PALS Provider eBook
Certificates Issued
PALS Provider & BLS Provider eCards – valid for 2 years
Use of American Heart Association materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the Association.
PALS Renewal – American Heart Association®
The PALS Renewal course is designed for healthcare professionals and medical students to renew their Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider certification. This instructor-led course focuses on pediatric emergency assessment, high-quality CPR, airway management, rhythm recognition, pharmacology, team dynamics, and effective response to respiratory and cardiac emergencies involving infants and children.
Course Format
Required Online Precourse Work (up to 2 hours)
Instructor-Led In-Class Training Session (up to 7.5 hours)
Hands-On Skills Practice & Megacode Testing
Final Written Exam
Required Precourse Work
Participants must complete the PALS Precourse Self-Assessment and Precourse Work before attending class. Link will be provided upon registration for the class.
Required Manual
Participants may bring their own PALS Provider Manual (2025 AHA edition only) or purchase the official AHA PALS Provider eBook separately: Purchase PALS Provider eBook
Certificate Issued
PALS Provider eCard – valid for 2 years
Use of American Heart Association materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the Association.
PALS Renewal with BLS – American Heart Association®
The PALS Renewal with BLS course is designed for healthcare professionals and medical students who require both Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. This instructor-led course focuses on pediatric emergency assessment, high-quality CPR, airway management, rhythm recognition, pharmacology, team dynamics, and effective response to respiratory and cardiac emergencies involving infants and children.
Course Format
Required Online Precourse Work (up to 2 hours)
Instructor-Led In-Class Training Session (up to 7.5 hours)
Hands-On Skills Practice & Megacode Testing
Final Written Exam
Required Precourse Work
Participants must complete the PALS Precourse Self-Assessment and Precourse Work before attending class. Link will be provided upon registration for the class.
Required Manual
Participants may bring their own PALS Provider Manual (2025 AHA edition only) or purchase the official AHA PALS Provider eBook separately: Purchase PALS Provider eBook
Certificates Issued
PALS Provider & BLS Provider eCards – valid for 2 years
Use of American Heart Association materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the Association.
PALS Provider Complete – American Heart Association®
For Initial PALS Provider & PALS Renewal
Earn your American Heart Association PALS Provider certification delivered through a fast, flexible, self-guided training experience. Designed for busy healthcare professionals—including nurses, physicians, EMTs, dental professionals, medical students, and allied health providers.
Get Certified on Your Schedule
Flexible Class Times
Self-Paced Online Learning (includes AHA eBook)
Hands-On Skills at a CPR Verification Station™
Unlimited Attempts – Practice Until You Pass
Instant AHA eCard Issued Same Day
Official Certification
American Heart Association PALS Provider eCard (valid for 2 years)
CEU credits available (for qualifying professions)
Use of American Heart Association materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the Association.
PALS Skills Session – American Heart Association®
For Students Who Have Already Completed HeartCode PALS Online
Complete your American Heart Association PALS hands-on skills testing through a fast, flexible, self-guided training experience. Designed for healthcare professionals who have already completed the online HeartCode PALS course and only need the in-person skills session.
Complete Your Skills Session on Your Schedule
Flexible Appointment Times
Self-Guided Skills Testing
Hands-On Skills at a CPR Verification Station™
Unlimited Attempts – Practice Until You Pass
Average Session Time 30–60 Minutes
Official Certification
American Heart Association PALS Provider eCard (valid for 2 years)
CEU credits available (for qualifying professions)
Requirement: You must complete the HeartCode PALS online course before attending this skills session.
Use of American Heart Association materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the Association.
BLS Provider & PALS Provider Complete
American Heart Association®
For Initial BLS and PALS Provider and Renewals
Earn your American Heart Association BLS, and PALS Provider certifications through a fast, flexible, self-guided training experience. Designed for busy healthcare professionals—including nurses, physicians, EMTs, dental professionals, medical students, and allied health providers.
Get Certified on Your Schedule
Flexible Class Times
Self-Paced Online Learning (includes AHA eBook)
Hands-On Skills at a CPR Verification Station™
Unlimited Attempts – Practice Until You Pass
Instant AHA eCard Issued Same Day
Official Certification
American Heart Association BLS Provider eCard (valid for 2 years)
American Heart Association PALS Provider eCard (valid for 2 years)
CEU credits available (for qualifying professions)
*Note: If you have already completed the online HeartCode course for BLS and PALS click here to register for a skills only session.
Use of American Heart Association materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the Association.
ACLS Provider & BLS Provider Complete
American Heart Association®
For Initial ACLS and BLS Provider and Renewal
Earn your American Heart Association ACLS and BLS Provider certifications through a fast, flexible, self-guided training experience. Designed for busy healthcare professionals—including nurses, physicians, EMTs, dental professionals, medical students, and allied health providers.
Get Certified on Your Schedule
Flexible Class Times
Self-Paced Online Learning (includes AHA eBook)
Hands-On Skills at a CPR Verification Station™
Unlimited Attempts – Practice Until You Pass
Instant AHA eCard Issued Same Day
Official Certification
American Heart Association ACLS Provider eCard (valid for 2 years)
American Heart Association BLS Provider eCard (valid for 2 years)
CEU credits available (for qualifying professions)
*Note: If you have already completed the online HeartCode course for ACLS and BLS click here to register for a skills only session.
Use of American Heart Association materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the Association.
ACLS Provider & PALS Provider Complete
American Heart Association®
For Initial ACLS and PALS Provider and Renewals
Earn your American Heart Association ACLS, and PALS Provider certifications through a fast, flexible, self-guided training experience. Designed for busy healthcare professionals—including nurses, physicians, EMTs, dental professionals, medical students, and allied health providers.
Get Certified on Your Schedule
Flexible Class Times
Self-Paced Online Learning (includes AHA eBook)
Hands-On Skills at a CPR Verification Station™
Unlimited Attempts – Practice Until You Pass
Instant AHA eCard Issued Same Day
Official Certification
American Heart Association ACLS Provider eCard (valid for 2 years)
American Heart Association PALS Provider eCard (valid for 2 years)
CEU credits available (for qualifying professions)
*Note: If you have already completed the online HeartCode course for ACLS and PALS click here to register for a skills only session.
Use of American Heart Association materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the Association.
ACLS, BLS & PALS Provider Complete
American Heart Association®
For Initial ACLS, PALS & BLS Provider and Renewals
Earn your American Heart Association ACLS, PALS, and BLS Provider certifications through a fast, flexible, self-guided training experience. Designed for busy healthcare professionals—including nurses, physicians, EMTs, dental professionals, medical students, and allied health providers.
Get Certified on Your Schedule
Flexible Class Times
Self-Paced Online Learning (includes AHA eBook)
Hands-On Skills at a CPR Verification Station™
Unlimited Attempts – Practice Until You Pass
Instant AHA eCard Issued Same Day
Official Certification
American Heart Association ACLS Provider eCard (valid for 2 years)
American Heart Association BLS Provider eCard (valid for 2 years)
American Heart Association PALS Provider eCard (valid for 2 years)
CEU credits available (for qualifying professions)
*Note: If you have already completed the online HeartCode course for ACLS, BLS and PALS click here to register for a skills only session.
Use of American Heart Association materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the Association.
ACLS & BLS Skills Session – American Heart Association®
For Students Who Have Already Completed HeartCode ACLS Online and HeartCode BLS Online
Complete your American Heart Association ACLS and BLS certifications through fast, flexible, self-directed skills sessions. This option is designed for students who have already completed the required HeartCode online courses.
Complete Your Skills on Your Schedule
Flexible Appointment Times
Self-Guided Skills Testing
Complete ACLS and BLS Skills at a CPR Verification Station™
No Instructor or Staff Onsite During Your Session
Unlimited Attempts – Practice Until You Pass
Fast Same-Day Completion Upon Successful Skills Verification
Official Certification
American Heart Association ACLS Provider eCard (valid 2 years)
American Heart Association BLS Provider eCard (valid 2 years)
Requirement: You must complete both the HeartCode ACLS and HeartCode BLS online courses (sold separately) before attending the skills session.
Use of American Heart Association materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the Association.
ACLS & PALS Skills Session – American Heart Association®
For Students Who Have Already Completed HeartCode ACLS Online and HeartCode PALS Online
Complete your American Heart Association ACLS and PALS certifications through fast, flexible, self-directed skills sessions. This option is designed for students who have already completed the required HeartCode online courses.
Complete Your Skills on Your Schedule
Flexible Appointment Times
Self-Guided Skills Testing
Complete ACLS and PALS Skills at a CPR Verification Station™
No Instructor or Staff Onsite During Your Session
Unlimited Attempts – Practice Until You Pass
Fast Same-Day Completion Upon Successful Skills Verification
Official Certification
American Heart Association ACLS Provider eCard (valid 2 years)
American Heart Association PALS Provider eCard (valid 2 years)
Requirement: You must complete both the HeartCode ACLS and HeartCode PALS online courses (sold separately) before attending the skills session.
Use of American Heart Association materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the Association.
BLS & PALS Provider Skills Session
American Heart Association®
For Students Who Have Already Completed HeartCode BLS Online, and HeartCode PALS Online
Complete your American Heart Association BLS and PALS certifications through fast, flexible, self-directed skills sessions. This option is designed for students who have already completed the required HeartCode online courses.
Get Certified on Your Schedule
Flexible Class Times
Self-Guided Skills Testing at a CPR Verification Station™
Unlimited Attempts – Practice Until You Pass
Instant AHA eCard Issued Same Day
Official Certification
American Heart Association BLS Provider eCard (valid for 2 years)
American Heart Association PALS Provider eCard (valid for 2 years)
Requirement: You must complete all required HeartCode online courses (BLS and PALS) before attending your skills session.
Use of American Heart Association materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the Association.
ACLS, BLS & PALS Provider Skills Sessions
American Heart Association®
For Students Who Have Already Completed HeartCode ACLS Online, HeartCode BLS Online, and HeartCode PALS Online
Complete your American Heart Association ACLS, PALS, and BLS certifications through fast, flexible, self-directed skills sessions. This option is designed for students who have already completed the required HeartCode online courses.
Get Certified on Your Schedule
Flexible Class Times
Self-Guided Skills Testing at a CPR Verification Station™
Unlimited Attempts – Practice Until You Pass
Instant AHA eCard Issued Same Day
Official Certification
American Heart Association ACLS Provider eCard (valid for 2 years)
American Heart Association BLS Provider eCard (valid for 2 years)
American Heart Association PALS Provider eCard (valid for 2 years)
Requirement: You must complete all required HeartCode online courses (ACLS, PALS, and BLS) before attending your skills session.
Use of American Heart Association materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the Association.