Which certification class should I take?

Choose the class required by your employer, school, licensing board, or clinical program. Healthcare professionals and students often need BLS, ACLS, or PALS. People outside healthcare may need CPR/AED, First Aid/CPR/AED, or a childcare-focused class. If your requirement names a specific course, register for that exact option.

Why do healthcare students usually need BLS?

BLS is commonly required because it teaches CPR/AED skills at a healthcare provider level. Students practice adult, child, and infant response, ventilation support, choking care, and team-based resuscitation. Nursing students, medical assistants, dental students, EMTs, and other clinical students often need BLS before starting patient care or clinical rotations.

Is ACLS required for all healthcare workers?

No. ACLS is usually required for healthcare providers whose roles involve adult advanced cardiovascular emergencies. Nurses, paramedics, respiratory therapists, physicians, emergency department staff, ICU teams, and providers in procedure-based settings may need ACLS. Students should confirm whether their employer or program requires BLS, ACLS, or another certification.

What is the purpose of PALS certification?

PALS prepares healthcare providers to respond to serious emergencies involving infants and children. The course covers pediatric assessment, respiratory emergencies, shock, arrhythmias, cardiac arrest, and team communication. It is commonly required in pediatric, emergency, urgent care, ICU, EMS, and specialty care settings.

Can I renew an existing BLS, ACLS, or PALS card?

Yes. Heart CPR offers renewal classes for BLS, ACLS, and PALS. Renewal options are intended for students with a current or recently expiring certification who need to refresh course content, complete skills testing, and earn a new certification period. Check your requirement before registering so you choose the correct renewal or provider course.

How long is the facility visit?

Many classes use blended learning, so students finish the online portion before coming to the training location. For many students, the in-person session takes about one hour. The facility visit is focused on skills practice, instructor review, and testing. After successful completion, you can leave with certification in hand.

Can I get same-day certification?

Yes. Same-day certification is available for many Heart CPR classes after successful completion of all course requirements. Students must complete the online coursework when required, attend the hands-on session, and pass the required skills and testing components. Once complete, certification can be issued without a long wait in many cases.

Can I take BLS with ACLS or PALS?

Combination options may be available depending on the current schedule. These options are helpful for healthcare providers who need multiple cards for a new job, clinical program, renewal cycle, or onboarding deadline. BLS with ACLS or BLS with PALS may allow students to complete more than one requirement with fewer separate appointments.

Do you offer group training for La Verne businesses?

Yes. Heart CPR offers group training for local employers, schools, healthcare offices, dental practices, childcare programs, fitness centers, care facilities, and other organizations. Depending on the course and group size, training may be available onsite at your location or as a private group class.

What areas near La Verne do you serve?

Heart CPR serves students from La Verne, San Dimas, Claremont, Pomona, Glendora, Montclair, Upland, Covina, Azusa, Diamond Bar, and surrounding Pomona Valley and foothill communities. Students choose the La Verne location when they need CPR/AED, First Aid, BLS, ACLS, or PALS certification close to home, school, or work.

CPR Certification Classes in San Bernardino: BLS, ACLS + PALS

As Little As 1 Hour At Our Facility | Inquire About Group Training

CPR Certification For Healthcare Providers

Schedule BLS, ACLS, PALS, CPR/AED, or First Aid certification with Heart CPR at 615 E. Hospitality Lane in San Bernardino, CA or at another nearby location. We also bring group certification classes to your location. Many of our classes are built for busy students and working professionals, with online coursework completed before the in-person skills session. In many cases, you only need about one hour at the training facility, and after successful completion, you can leave with same-day certification. Book online for AHA approved certification for work, school, clinical rotations, renewal deadlines, or healthcare employment.

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CPR Certification For Healthcare Providers

Schedule your BLS, ACLS, or PALS training at 400 South Baldwin Ave., #2005 in Arcadia, or at one of our many other locations. You only need one hour at the location, and you can walk away with same-day certification. Book online; get AHA approved certification. We have locations in Arcadia, San Diego, Burbank, Huntington Beach, Anaheim, and many other areas.

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 bring the training equipment and send one of our expert instructors to your workplace, school, healthcare office, or facility at a date and time that works for your team.

GROUP Classes

We offer private group classes at your location or ours.

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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

San Bernardino CPR and Healthcare Certification Classes

Heart CPR provides certification options for healthcare workers, medical students, workplace teams, and individuals throughout San Bernardino and the surrounding Inland Empire. Students can register for BLS, ACLS, PALS, CPR/AED, and First Aid/CPR/AED classes based on the course required by their employer, school, licensing board, or clinical program.

Our healthcare certification courses are especially useful for nurses, nursing students, medical assistants, dental professionals, EMTs, paramedics, respiratory therapists, urgent care staff, and hospital employees. Non-healthcare students can also complete CPR/AED and First Aid training for job requirements, childcare, coaching, fitness, construction, office safety, and general emergency preparedness.

BLS, ACLS, PALS and CPR Classes Near San Bernardino

Serving San Bernardino and Nearby Communities

Heart CPR serves students from San Bernardino, Highland, Rialto, Colton, Loma Linda, Redlands, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Muscoy, Bloomington, and nearby Inland Empire communities. This area is home to healthcare campuses, hospitals, clinics, schools, dental offices, ambulance services, and care facilities, which makes convenient certification a major need for local students and professionals.

A Practical Format for People With Full Schedules

Many students come to Heart CPR because they need certification quickly and cannot spend all day in class. With blended learning options, students complete the online portion before the skills session, then come in for hands-on practice, instructor review, and testing. The in-person portion is focused and efficient while still giving students the practice needed to complete the course correctly.

Certifications for Clinical and Workplace Requirements

BLS, ACLS, and PALS are often required for healthcare roles, school programs, and clinical rotations. CPR/AED and First Aid/CPR/AED are commonly used for workplace safety, childcare, coaching, fitness, teaching, and general employee training. Heart CPR helps students choose the right course path without overcomplicating the process.

Certification Options

BLS for Healthcare Providers

BLS is the provider-level CPR/AED course required by many healthcare employers and training programs. Students practice adult, child, and infant CPR, AED use, ventilation support, choking response, and coordinated team response. BLS is commonly taken by nursing students, medical assistants, EMTs, dental staff, caregivers, physical therapy students, and other providers who may need to respond in a clinical or prehospital setting.

ACLS for Adult Emergency Care

ACLS is for healthcare professionals who respond to adult cardiac, respiratory, and peri-arrest emergencies. The course builds from BLS and includes rhythm recognition, advanced airway concepts, medication topics, stroke, acute coronary syndromes, cardiac arrest care, and team communication during emergency scenarios. Provider and Renewal options are available based on student needs and current class availability.

PALS for Pediatric Emergencies

PALS focuses on serious emergencies involving infants and children. Students review pediatric assessment, respiratory distress and failure, shock, arrhythmias, cardiac arrest, and organized team response. This course is commonly required for emergency care, pediatric units, urgent care, EMS, critical care, and specialty settings where providers may need to respond to pediatric patients.

CPR/AED and First Aid Classes

Heart CPR also offers CPR/AED and First Aid/CPR/AED training for people outside healthcare. These classes are a good fit for school employees, childcare workers, coaches, personal trainers, construction crews, office teams, security staff, and community members. Students may learn CPR, AED use, choking response, bleeding control, sudden illness care, injury response, and basic first aid.

Renewal and Combination Options

Students who already hold a current or recently expiring card may be able to register for renewal options. Some students also need multiple certifications for onboarding, school deadlines, hospital requirements, or annual compliance. Depending on schedule availability, combination options such as BLS with ACLS or BLS with PALS may help reduce the number of separate class dates needed.

Group CPR, BLS, ACLS and PALS Training in San Bernardino

Onsite Training for Employers and Organizations

Heart CPR provides onsite CPR, First Aid, BLS, ACLS, and PALS training for employers, schools, healthcare offices, dental practices, care facilities, clinics, and local organizations in the San Bernardino area. Our instructors bring the equipment and conduct training at your location when scheduling allows. This helps teams renew together and reduces the time employees spend traveling offsite.

Private Certification Classes for Teams

Private group classes are available for organizations that want a dedicated training session. This option can work well for medical practices, dental teams, school staff, childcare programs, senior care teams, outpatient offices, fitness centers, and companies with multiple employees due for certification. Private classes can support onboarding, inspections, annual renewals, accreditation preparation, and internal safety standards.

FAQs About CPR and Healthcare Certification in San Bernardino

What Class Should I Take for a Healthcare Job?

Most healthcare roles require BLS at a minimum, but some positions also require ACLS or PALS. BLS is the standard provider-level CPR course. ACLS is used for adult advanced cardiovascular emergencies. PALS is used for pediatric emergency response. Always check the exact course name listed by your employer, school, or licensing board before registering.

Is BLS Only for Nurses?

No. BLS is common for nurses and nursing students, but it is also used by EMTs, paramedics, medical assistants, dental professionals, respiratory therapists, physical therapy students, caregivers, and many other healthcare workers. The course is designed for people who may respond to breathing emergencies, cardiac arrest, or airway obstruction in a professional setting.

When Is ACLS Required?

ACLS is often required for providers who work in emergency departments, ICUs, telemetry units, procedure areas, EMS, respiratory care, and other settings where adult cardiac or respiratory emergencies may occur. The course includes advanced airway concepts, rhythm interpretation, medication topics, stroke and ACS care, and resuscitation team response.

Who Should Take PALS?

PALS is intended for healthcare providers who may care for infants or children during serious emergencies. It is commonly taken by pediatric nurses, emergency department staff, paramedics, respiratory therapists, urgent care clinicians, ICU providers, and specialty care teams. The course focuses on pediatric assessment, shock, respiratory emergencies, arrhythmias, and cardiac arrest.

Can I Renew My Certification Instead of Taking a Provider Course?

Yes, renewal options may be available for students with a current or recently expiring BLS, ACLS, or PALS card. Renewal classes review the required material, refresh hands-on skills, and complete the testing needed for a new certification period. Students should confirm whether their employer or school requires a renewal class or full provider course.

How Much Time Is Spent In Person?

Many Heart CPR classes use blended learning, so students complete the online portion before arriving for the skills session. For many students, the in-person portion takes about one hour. The facility visit is used for hands-on review, skills practice, and testing. After successful completion, students can leave with certification in hand.

Can I Receive My Certification on the Same Day?

Yes. Same-day certification is available for many Heart CPR classes once all course requirements are successfully completed. Students must finish any required online coursework, attend the hands-on session, and pass the required skills and testing components. This makes the process easier for students with school, work, or renewal deadlines.

Are CPR/AED and First Aid Classes Available Too?

Yes. In addition to BLS, ACLS, and PALS, Heart CPR offers CPR/AED and First Aid/CPR/AED classes for non-healthcare students and workplace teams. These classes are often used for job requirements, childcare, coaching, teaching, construction, office safety, fitness, and general emergency preparedness.

Can Heart CPR Train a Group at Our Location?

Yes. Heart CPR offers onsite group training for businesses, healthcare offices, clinics, dental practices, schools, childcare centers, care facilities, fitness businesses, and local organizations. Our instructors bring the needed equipment and teach at your location when scheduling allows, which can make certification easier for larger teams.

What Areas Around San Bernardino Do You Serve?

Heart CPR serves students from San Bernardino, Highland, Rialto, Colton, Loma Linda, Redlands, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Bloomington, Muscoy, and surrounding Inland Empire communities. Students in these areas choose Heart CPR for BLS, ACLS, PALS, CPR/AED, and First Aid certification for work, school, renewal, and healthcare requirements.

CPR Certification Classes in San Bernardino: BLS, ACLS + PALS

As Little As 1 Hour At Our Facility | Inquire About Group Training

CPR Certification For Healthcare Providers

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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

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