BLS Certification Classes in Connecticut
AHA-certified Basic Life Support training for healthcare providers. Provider, Skills, and Renewal classes available on-site throughout Connecticut.
What Is BLS Certification?
Basic Life Support (BLS) is the foundation of life-saving care for healthcare professionals. BLS certification from the American Heart Association equips providers with the critical skills needed to recognize and respond to cardiac emergencies.
High-Quality CPR
Learn adult, child, and infant CPR techniques that meet AHA standards for healthcare providers.
AED Operation
Hands-on training with automated external defibrillators for rapid cardiac response.
Team Dynamics
Practice multi-rescuer scenarios and effective team communication during resuscitation.
Choking Relief
Learn to recognize and relieve choking in adults, children, and infants quickly and effectively.
Choose Your BLS Class
We offer three BLS course options to match your certification needs. Compare the BLS Provider course, BLS renewal class, and HeartCode BLS skills session, all taught by experienced instructors in Connecticut.
BLS Skills Class
For healthcare providers who have completed the AHA BLS online course and need in-person skills testing. Bring your online course completion certificate to your skills session.
BLS Renewal Class
Streamlined renewal course for providers with a current or recently expired BLS certification. Includes a focused review of updated guidelines and hands-on skills testing.
BLS Provider Class
Complete AHA BLS Provider course for first-time certification or those without a current BLS card. Covers high-quality CPR, AED use, choking relief, and team-based resuscitation.
BLS Certification Is Required For
Healthcare professionals and many clinical support roles across Connecticut rely on current BLS certification to stay compliant and ready to respond.
Nurses & CNAs
Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities throughout Connecticut.
EMTs & Paramedics
Emergency medical technicians and paramedics who need current BLS certification to maintain their licensure and provide pre-hospital emergency care.
Dental Professionals
Dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants required to maintain BLS certification for their practice and licensure in Connecticut.
Medical Students
Medical, nursing, and allied health students who need BLS certification before beginning clinical rotations at hospitals and healthcare facilities.
Hospital Staff
Physicians, physician assistants, respiratory therapists, surgical techs, and other hospital-based healthcare workers requiring active BLS credentials.
Allied Health & More
Physical therapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, medical assistants, and other allied health professionals across Connecticut.
BLS Certification Questions
The BLS Skills class is a hands-on testing session for those who completed the AHA online coursework. The BLS Renewal class is a streamlined recertification course for providers with a current or recently expired BLS card. The BLS Provider class is the full certification course for first-time students or those without a current card. All three result in the same AHA BLS Provider certification valid for two years.
AHA BLS Provider certification is valid for two years from the date of issue. We recommend scheduling your renewal class before your current certification expires to avoid any gaps in your credentials. QKC Health offers convenient BLS Renewal classes throughout Connecticut.
Yes. QKC Health provides on-site BLS training at hospitals, dental offices, clinics, and other healthcare facilities throughout Connecticut and Fairfield County for groups of 5 or more. We bring all necessary equipment including manikins and AED trainers. Contact us to schedule a session at your location.
Yes. Upon successful completion of any BLS course, you receive an official American Heart Association BLS Provider eCard. This digital certification is accepted by all employers and licensing boards and is valid for two years.
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