CPR Certification Classes in Santa Ana, CA: BLS, ACLS + PALS
CPR Certification For Healthcare
Schedule your BLS, ACLS, PALS, CPR/AED, or First Aid certification at 1979 E 17th St in Santa Ana, CA, or choose another Heart CPR training location that fits your schedule. Many classes are set up so you can finish the online coursework before your visit, attend a focused in-person skills session for about one hour, and leave with same-day certification after successful completion. Book online and get AHA approved certification for work, school, renewal, or clinical requirements.
Classes in Irvine, CA
BLS, ACLS & PALS
CPR Certification For Healthcare Providers
Get your American Heart Association (AHA) BLS, ACLS, or PALS certification at Heart CPR Irvine located at 530 Technology Dr, Irvine, CA 92618.
Complete your skills session in about one hour and receive your official AHA eCard the same day. Schedule your certification online today.
BLS Provider Options
American Heart Association
BLS Provider
- Instructor Led Course
- Up to 4 hours
- 2 year AHA BLS certificate
- Course Details
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 2 hours)
- Part 2 – In-class session at our facility (up to 1 hour 30 minutes)
The Zoom session is completed before the In-class session. You will need a computer, or smart phone with a Wifi connection and to download Zoom for the session.
Class Format: Instructor-Led
Duration: Up to 2 hr zoom session + up to 1 hr 30 min class session
Certification: 2 year American Heart Association certificate
Manual: Participants may bring their own BLS Provider manual or purchase the ebook online for $14.
American Heart Association
BLS Skills Session
HeartCode 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:
The American Heart Association HeartCode BLS is a blended learning course that combines eLearning (online course) followed by a hands-on skill session with an instructor.
This class has 2 parts:
Part 1 – Online Course
Part 2 – Instructor-Led skills session
Class Format: Blended Learning
Duration: Up to 1 hr 30 min class session + up to 2 hrs online
Certification: 2 year American Heart Association certificate
Online Course: Prior to the skills session, all participants must complete the HeartCode BLS online course thru the AHA eLearning website for $31.
eBook Included: The HeartCode BLS online course includes access to the BLS eBook (a $14 savings).
- Hands-on Session for HeartCode®
- 30-60 minutes Skills Session
- 2 year AHA BLS Provider eCard
- Course Details
American Heart Association
BLS Renewal
- Instructor Led Course
- Up to 3.5 hours
- 2 year AHA BLS certificate
- Course Details
BLS Provider Renewal – 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:
The American Heart Association BLS Renewal class is for currently certified AHA BLS Providers needing to renew their BLS certification.
Eligibility: To be eligible to participate in a review course, participants must possess a current American Heart Association BLS Provider certificate.
Class Format: Instructor-Led
Duration: Up to 2 hr class session
Certification: 2 year American Heart Association certificate
Manual: Participants may bring their own BLS Provider manual or purchase the ebook online for $14.
American Heart Association
BLS Provider and
Heartsaver® First Aid
- BLS + First Aid
- Up to 4.5 hours
- 2 year AHA BLS & First Aid certificates
- Course Details
HeartCode 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: The American Heart Association HeartCode BLS is a blended learning course that combines eLearning (online course) followed by a hands-on skill session with an instructor. This class has 2 parts: Part 1 – Online Course Part 2 – Instructor-Led skills session Class Format: Blended Learning Duration: Up to 1 hr 30 min class session + up to 2 hrs online Certification: 2 year American Heart Association certificate Online Course: Prior to the skills session, all participants must complete the HeartCode BLS online course thru the AHA eLearning website for $31. eBook Included: The HeartCode BLS online course includes access to the BLS eBook (a $14 savings).
ACLS Class Options
American Heart Association
ACLS Update (Renewal)
- Precourse + In-class session
- 2 year AHA certification
- Course Details
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)
$180.00
American Heart Association
ACLS Update (Renewal)
with BLS
- Precourse + In-class session
- 2 year AHA certification
- Course Details
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)
$215.00
PALS Class Options
American Heart Association
PALS Provider Complete
HeartCode 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:
The American Heart Association HeartCode BLS is a blended learning course that combines eLearning (online course) followed by a hands-on skill session with an instructor.
This class has 2 parts:
Part 1 – Online Course
Part 2 – Instructor-Led skills session
Class Format: Blended Learning
Duration: Up to 1 hr 30 min class session + up to 2 hrs online
Certification: 2 year American Heart Association certificate
Online Course: Prior to the skills session, all participants must complete the HeartCode BLS online course thru the AHA eLearning website for $31.
eBook Included: The HeartCode BLS online course includes access to the BLS eBook (a $14 savings).
- AHA PALS HeartCode®
- 30-60 minutes Skills Session
- 2 year AHA PALS Provider eCard
- Course Details
American Heart Association
PALS Provider
For Initial & Renewal
- Precourse + Instructor-led class
- 2 year PALS Provider eCard
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- Course Details
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)
American Heart Association
PALS Provider with BLS
For Initial & Renewal
- Precourse + Instructor-led class
- 2 year PALS Provider eCard
- 2 year BLS Provider eCard
- Course Details
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)
AHA Training Center
AHA TC ID: CA20982
AHA Training Center
AHA TC ID: CA20982
Why Healthcare Professionals Choose
Heart CPR in Santa Ana
- Official American Heart Association Training Center
- Same-Day AHA eCards
- Flexible Appointments Seven Days a Week
- CPR Verification Station™ Technology
- Trusted by 500,000+ Students
Why Healthcare Professionals Choose Heart CPR in Irvine
- Official American Heart Association Training Center
- Same-Day AHA eCards
- Flexible Appointments Seven Days a Week
- CPR Verification Station™ Technology
- Trusted by 500,000+ Students
CPR, BLS, ACLS and PALS Classes for Santa Ana Students
Heart CPR provides certification classes for healthcare workers, clinical students, employers, and individuals throughout Santa Ana and central Orange County. Whether you need BLS for a healthcare program, ACLS for an adult emergency care role, PALS for pediatric clinical work, or CPR/AED with First Aid for a workplace requirement, our classes are designed to help you complete the right training without an unnecessarily long class day.
Students from Santa Ana can register for American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS options based on their current card status and the requirement they need to meet. We also offer CPR/AED and First Aid/CPR/AED classes for non-healthcare roles, workplace teams, childcare providers, coaches, teachers, and community members.
Certification Training Near Central Orange County
Serving Santa Ana and Nearby Communities
Heart CPR serves students from Santa Ana, Orange, Tustin, Garden Grove, Fountain Valley, Westminster, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Anaheim, and nearby Orange County communities. This area includes hospitals, outpatient centers, dental offices, healthcare schools, clinics, childcare programs, and local employers that often require current CPR or healthcare provider certification.
A More Efficient Way to Complete Training
Many Heart CPR classes use a blended format. You complete the online portion before attending the hands-on skills session, then use the facility visit for instructor review, practice, and testing. This structure is helpful for students working around clinical rotations, shift schedules, onboarding deadlines, school due dates, or renewal windows.
Certifications for Medical and Non-Medical Requirements
Heart CPR offers healthcare provider courses and general safety courses. BLS, ACLS, and PALS are commonly used for healthcare employment, nursing school, EMS, dental roles, hospital requirements, and clinical programs. CPR/AED and First Aid/CPR/AED are often selected for school staff, childcare, coaching, construction, office safety, fitness work, and general emergency readiness.
Simple 3-Step AHA Certification
Complete HeartCode®
Complete your AHA HeartCode online course from home.
Attend Skills Session
Visit a CPR Verification Station™ for a self-guided hands-on skills session.
Receive Your AHA eCard
Your official AHA Provider eCard is issued after successful completion.
American Heart Association Course Options
BLS Provider & Renewal
Basic Life Support (CPR for Healthcare)
Designed for nurses, nursing students, physicians, EMTs, dental professionals, medical assistants, and other healthcare providers who require American Heart Association BLS certification.
Includes
- Adult, child & infant CPR
- AED use
- Ventilation techniques
- Choking emergencies
- Team-based resuscitation
ACLS Provider & Renewal
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
For healthcare professionals involved in adult cardiac and respiratory emergencies who need initial or renewal ACLS certification.
Includes
- ECG rhythm recognition
- Advanced airway management
- Stroke & ACS care
- Pharmacology
- Team-based resuscitation
PALS Provider & Renewal
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Designed for healthcare providers caring for infants and children in emergency, critical care, pediatric, and prehospital settings.
Includes
- Pediatric assessment
- Respiratory emergencies
- Shock management
- Cardiac arrest
- Team dynamics
AHA Bundle Courses
AHA Provider Course Packages
Many healthcare professionals require more than one certification. Heart CPR offers convenient combination courses that help you complete AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification with fewer appointments and a more efficient learning experience.
Available Bundles
- BLS + ACLS
- BLS + PALS
- ACLS + PALS
- BLS + ACLS + PALS
Course Options in Santa Ana, CA
BLS Certification and Renewal
BLS is the provider-level CPR/AED course commonly required for healthcare professionals and clinical students. Students practice adult, child, and infant CPR, AED use, ventilation support, choking response, and coordinated team care. BLS is commonly taken by nurses, nursing students, medical assistants, dental staff, EMTs, physical therapy students, respiratory therapists, and other providers who may respond in a clinical or prehospital setting.
ACLS Certification and Renewal
ACLS is for healthcare providers who respond to adult cardiovascular, respiratory, and peri-arrest emergencies. The course reviews advanced airway concepts, rhythm recognition, medication topics, cardiac arrest care, stroke, acute coronary syndromes, and team communication. Students may register for ACLS Provider or ACLS Renewal depending on their current certification and the option available on the schedule.
PALS Certification and Renewal
PALS focuses on emergency response for infants and children. This course is often required for providers in pediatric care, emergency departments, urgent care, EMS, critical care, respiratory care, and specialty settings. Students review pediatric assessment, respiratory distress and failure, shock, arrhythmias, cardiac arrest, and team-based response during pediatric scenarios.
CPR/AED and First Aid Classes
Heart CPR also offers CPR/AED and First Aid/CPR/AED certification for students outside healthcare. These classes cover practical emergency response skills such as CPR, AED use, choking care, bleeding control, sudden illness response, injury care, and basic first aid. They are useful for teachers, coaches, childcare workers, office teams, construction crews, fitness professionals, and anyone who needs a recognized safety certification.
Combination and Renewal Scheduling
Some students need to renew more than one card at the same time. Depending on current availability, Heart CPR may offer combination options such as BLS with ACLS or BLS with PALS. These options can help healthcare professionals manage job deadlines, school requirements, onboarding, hospital compliance, or expiring certifications with fewer separate appointments.
Frequently Asked Questions About American Heart Association (AHA)
BLS, ACLS, and PALS Certification in Santa Ana, CA
What Certification Do I Need for a Healthcare Program?
Many healthcare programs require BLS, but some roles or clinical sites may 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 emergencies. Always follow the exact course name listed by your school, employer, or clinical program.
Is BLS Different From Regular CPR?
Yes. BLS includes CPR and AED use, but it is designed for healthcare providers and clinical students. The course also includes ventilation support, team-based response, adult and pediatric skills, and professional resuscitation concepts. A standard CPR/AED class is usually intended for non-healthcare students and general workplace safety.
Who Should Take ACLS?
ACLS is typically taken by healthcare providers who may participate in adult emergency care. This can include nurses, paramedics, respiratory therapists, physicians, emergency department staff, ICU providers, and clinicians in procedure-based settings. The course covers adult cardiac arrest response, rhythm recognition, airway management, medication topics, stroke, ACS, and team scenarios.
When Is PALS Required?
PALS is usually required for healthcare providers who may care for infants or children during serious emergencies. This may include pediatric nurses, emergency department staff, paramedics, respiratory therapists, urgent care providers, ICU teams, and specialty care clinicians. The course focuses on pediatric respiratory emergencies, shock, arrhythmias, cardiac arrest, and team response.
Can I Renew BLS, ACLS, or PALS?
Yes. Heart CPR offers renewal options for BLS, ACLS, and PALS. Renewal classes are for students who already hold a current or recently expiring certification and need to complete the required course review, skills testing, and certification steps for a new card period. Check your requirement before registering so you select the correct course.
How Long Is the In-Person Skills Session?
Many classes use blended learning, which means you complete online coursework before coming in for hands-on skills testing. For many students, the facility portion takes about one hour. The in-person session is focused on instructor review, skills practice, and testing. After successful completion, you can leave with your certification in hand.
Can I Get Certified the Same Day?
Yes. Same-day certification is available for many Heart CPR classes after successful completion. Students must complete the required online portion when applicable, attend the hands-on session, and pass the required course components. Once those steps are complete, certification can often be issued the same day.
Are CPR and First Aid Classes Available Too?
Yes. Heart CPR offers CPR/AED and First Aid/CPR/AED classes in addition to BLS, ACLS, and PALS. These courses are commonly used for workplace safety, childcare, teaching, coaching, fitness, construction, office jobs, and general emergency preparedness.
Can You Train Our Staff at Our Workplace?
Yes. Heart CPR offers onsite group training for employers, schools, healthcare offices, dental practices, clinics, childcare centers, care facilities, and other organizations. Our instructors bring the training equipment and conduct the class at your location when scheduling allows. This can make certification easier for larger teams or busy workplaces.
What Areas Near Santa Ana Do You Serve?
Heart CPR serves students from Santa Ana, Orange, Tustin, Garden Grove, Fountain Valley, Westminster, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Anaheim, and surrounding Orange County communities. Students choose Heart CPR for CPR/AED, First Aid, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification for work, school, renewal, clinical rotations, and healthcare employment.
