American Heart Association Training Site

BLS Certification in San Antonio, Texas

High-quality CPR and team resuscitation skills for healthcare providers.

(210) 214-6527

BLS

Basic Life Support

  • Follows official AHA guidelines
  • eCard on completion
  • Hands-on, not a slideshow
  • Onsite at your facility available

Who this course is for

  • Registered Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses
  • Certified Nursing Assistants
  • Physicians, Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners
  • Respiratory Therapists and Medical Assistants
  • Nursing, CNA, EMT and allied health students
  • Staff at facilities that require current BLS on file

What the class covers

  • High-quality CPR for adults, children and infants
  • Use of an AED
  • Relief of choking
  • Bag-mask ventilation
  • Working as part of a resuscitation team

Where we teach

We are based in San Antonio and teach across Texas, Tennessee and California. Group classes can run onsite at your own facility, which is usually easier for a team than sending everyone out. If you are in the wider San Antonio area, that includes Alamo Heights, Schertz, Universal City, Converse, Live Oak, Selma, New Braunfels, Boerne and Seguin.

Not sure this is the right course for your role? or call (210) 214-6527. We would rather point you to the right class than sell you the wrong one.

Guides

Read before you book BLS

Where to get BLS certified in San Antonio: 12 options comparedAn honest comparison of San Antonio BLS providers, including our competitors: AHA status, courses, class format, location and same-day eCard claims, from each provider's own site.Read the guide
BLS vs CPR: what is the difference, and which one do you need?BLS and CPR are not the same course. Learn what the AHA BLS Provider course adds over a CPR class, who needs which one, and what employers in San Antonio usually ask for.Read the guide
How long is BLS certification valid, and how does renewal work?An AHA BLS card is valid for two years. Learn when it expires, how renewal works, what happens if it lapses, and how to check or replace your eCard.Read the guide
BLS for nursing students: what San Antonio programs expect before clinicalsNursing, CNA and allied health programs require a current AHA BLS Provider card before clinicals. What to get, what not to get, and how to keep it current through your program.Read the guide
What to bring and what to expect on BLS class dayA plain-language walkthrough of an AHA BLS class: what to bring, how the day runs, how you are assessed, and when your eCard arrives.Read the guide
Blended (HeartCode) vs in-person BLS: which format should you choose?HeartCode BLS blended learning and the classroom BLS course lead to the same AHA card. Compare how each works, who each suits, and why there is no online-only option.Read the guide

Other courses we run

ACLSAdvanced skills for managing cardiac emergencies, for experienced providers.View course
PALSFor healthcare providers who care for infants and children.View course
Heartsaver CPR AEDFor anyone who wants to learn CPR, AED and choking relief. No medical background needed.View course
Heartsaver First AidEssential first aid skills for everyday emergencies at work or at home.View course

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