Get certified day or night from your computer with our fast, convenient basic life support courses. Each course is offered in an in-person group format and an online/blended format. It includes everything you need with no hidden charges:
Email our support team for information on in-person skills testing. We allow course completion with a simulation station or voice-assisted manikin (VAM).
BLS certification or recertification online
BLS certification course: Take this course if you've never been certified.
BLS recertification course: If you've been certified in the past.
Our BLS certification course is designed customers who have never been certified in the past, or customers interested in a more detailed course. Our BLS recertification or BLS renewal course is designed for customers who have been certified in basic life support at some point in the past (though their previous certification may or not still be active). They can renew BLS online.
If you're unsure about which course to choose, refer to our article comparing
ACLS and BLS.
See also our CPR course if that's what you need instead.
Course overview
Our course front matter includes the syllabus, complete accreditation statements and statements from all instructors and contributors.
- SECTION 1: Foundational concepts of BCLS
- SECTION 2: Response to an adult in cardiac arrest
- SECTION 3: Basic life support for infants and children
- SECTION 4: Automated external defibrillation in infants and children
- SECTION 5: Preventing cardiac arrest
- SECTION 6: First aid for adults
- SECTION 7: First aid for children
BLS skill test format
See our BLS skills form here.
If your employer requires you to complete an in person skills test, please use the Pacific Medical Training skills test form that is available for you to print in your student workroom.
Receive an instant provider eCard as soon as you pass
Other web-based medical education providers make you wait for them to send an email provider eCard, which only happens during regular business hours. Our BLS certification and recertification or BLS renewal courses includes a free instant provider eCard that you'll be able to download as soon as you pass the exam, day or night, 24/7/365! You can view and print the instant eCard with the free Adobe Acrobat Reader program and use it until your regular hard copy provider certificate arrives in the mail. The hard copy certificate is mailed only if requested.
Our instant provider eCards are in Adobe PDF format so you can view and print them using the free Adobe Acrobat Reader program from www.adobe.com.
Nationally accepted
Nurses and physicians everywhere in the United States and Canada can take our online ACLS/PALS/BLS courses for their certification needs.
Once you successfully pass the exam you'll earn both an instant provider eCard you can download and use right away, plus a regular hard copy provider certificate that we'll send you by mail, if requested. Pacific Medical Training courses are accepted throughout the United States and in other countries.
Based on AHA guidelines
Basic life support courses from Pacific Medical Training are written by AHA-trained medical professionals and current with American Heart Association guidelines. Other international groups that we accept credentials from are European Resuscitation Council, Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada, Australian Resuscitation Council, New Zealand Resuscitation Council, Resuscitation Council of Southern Africa, InterAmerican Heart Foundation, Recuscitation Council of Asia.
What is BLS certification? This is a health care provider level course including CPR and AED training. This BLS also includes first aid topics, for a total of 8 credit hours.
Our Pacific Medical Training branded training courses are sold proudly, under contract, to the U.S. Department of the Army and NASA .
Print study material or study online
Online exam with 3 takes
Professional customer support
45 days money back guarantee
Add ACLS or PALS and save up to 15%
Save 10% when you enroll in 2 courses
Save 15% when you enroll in 3 courses
We also offer initial cert and recert courses for advanced cardiac life support and basic life support. If you need multiple certifications you can automatically save up to 15% off your order! You will receive 10% off when you order 2 courses and 15% off when you order 3. Discounts are automatically applied in our convenient, secure shopping cart system when you select more than 1 course.
If you are uncertain about which course to choose, refer to the article comparing ACLS and BLS to determine which course best suits your needs.
Everything you need for ACLS, PALS, and BLS courses
Each of our courses is a complete course with everything you need. We don't make you purchase study material or shipping for your hard copy certificate after you've already enrolled in a course. You'll receive everything you need both to study and receive your certificates when you certify with Pacific Medical Training. If you'd like to receive your hard copy provider certificate faster than regular mail, or if you live outside the United States, we offer options for express and international shipping in our shopping cart. The hard-copy certificate is shipped only if requested.
The certification course is longer than the recertification course because it doesn't assume previous experience.
Frequently asked questions
How to get BLS/CPR certification near me?
We have over 4,000 locations listed. For your state or province on our find training near me.
Is this BLS course nationally recognized?
Yes, the course is accepted throughout the United States and Canada, and is accredited by major organizations including AMA, ANCC, ADA CERP, ACPE, and IPCE.
Is the course based on current guidelines?
Yes, the course follows the latest 2020 American Heart Association guidelines and is compatible with HSF, ERC, and ILCOR standards.
How long is the BLS certification valid?
The certification requires renewal every two years to stay current with the latest medical guidelines.
Are there any guarantees?
Yes, the course comes with a 45-day money-back guarantee and provides three exam attempts.
Can I complete BLS certification online?
Yes, the course can be completed entirely online with 24/7/365 availability. Students receive an instant provider eCard upon completion and can request a hard copy certificate.
Do I need to complete an in-person skills test?
While the course can be completed online, some employers may require an in-person skills test. The course allows completion with either a simulation station or voice-assisted manikin (VAM).
How is this BLS course different than the CPR/AED and the CPR/first aid/AED courses?
The CPR/first aid/AED course is targeted for non-medical professionals. And the CPR/AED course has much less CE credit.
Please see our BLS vs CPR/AED vs CPR/FA/AED article for complete details.