Red Cross Basic Life Support class in Walnut Creek

What to Expect in This Class

This American Red Cross (ARC) BLS CPR Certification class is designed for anyone who needs BLS/CPR certification for work, school, or compliance purposes.

You’ll complete all required online courses, hands-on skills testing and instructor-led training.

What You’ll Learn

• High-Quality CPR for Healthcare Providers: Master the precision of chest compressions, including exact depth, compression-to-ventilation ratios, and proper chest recoil for adults, children, and infants.

Note: As a professional-level course, the BLS curriculum focuses exclusively on life-sustaining cardiac and respiratory interventions. It does not include basic First Aid (such as bandaging or burn care).

• Team Dynamics & Coordination: Learn effective multi-rescuer team response, including clear communication and role assignment during a cardiac arrest or medical code.
• Professional Airway Management: Advanced techniques for using Bag-Valve-Mask (BVM) Resuscitators and pocket masks to provide optimal ventilation.
• Rapid Defibrillation: Safe and efficient integration of an AED in professional clinical or pre-hospital settings.
• Professional Choking Relief: Advanced techniques for clearing foreign-body airway obstructions in patients of all ages.

Who This Class Is For

This class is ideal for any role that requires ARC BLS certification, including but not limited to:

• Healthcare and clinical jobs
• Students in healthcare-related programs
• Caregivers and support staff
• Anyone whose employer or school requires ARC BLS CPR certification

No prior experience is required.

Certification Details

• Digital ARC BLS certificate
• Valid for 2 years
• Accepted nationwide by employers and schools

Class Format

• Blended(include online courses and in-person class)
• Official online courses from American Red Cross
• In-person sessions with small group setting for effective learning

Please arrive on time and be prepared to actively participate.

Questions?

If you have questions about eligibility, renewal vs. first-time certification, or employer requirements, feel free to contact us before registering.