Course Length
Approximately 4 hours
Intended Audience
Health care providers, such as physicians, nurses, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, respiratory therapists, physical and occupational therapists, physician’s assistants, residents, fellows, medical or nursing students, aides, medical or nursing assistants, police officers and other allied health personnel.
Student Materials
BLS for Healthcare Providers Student Manual
Card Type
Course Completion Card (ECARD)
Written/Skills Exam
Required for completion card
The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in CPR and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA materials, do not represent income to the association.