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BLS Provider Course
(Healthcare Provider CPR)
Basic life support-focused CPR training for healthcare professionals, clinical teams and trained responders.
Hands-on Healthcare Provider CPR training for professionals who need stronger CPR skills than a general workplace course provides. This course is designed for people who may respond to emergencies in clinical, patient-care, dental, EMS, healthcare training or professional responder settings.
- 1.5 Hours
- Certification
- Group Training Available
Training Course Details
Participants practice high-quality CPR, AED use, ventilations, choking response and team-based basic life support skills so they can respond with confidence in real emergencies. Onsite group training is available for teams and organizations.
Best For
Healthcare professionals, dental teams, clinical staff, EMS personnel, healthcare students, trained responders and professional rescuers
Course Focus
CPR, AED use, ventilations, choking response and team-based basic life support
Duration
Approximately 4 to 5 hours
Certification
BLS Provider Course Completion Card may be available upon successful completion
Training Format
Instructor-led classroom training, with blended learning options available when appropriate
Location
Onsite at your workplace or organization, or at a scheduled training location
CPR, AED use, ventilations, choking response and team-based basic life support
Practical CPR Training for Healthcare Providers
The BLS Provider Course (Healthcare Provider CPR) training is built for people who may need to respond in higher-responsibility environments. It goes beyond basic community CPR by emphasizing strong CPR performance, effective ventilation, early AED use, coordinated response and team-based care.
This course is a strong fit for organizations that need provider-level BLS and CPR training for employees, students or staff who work in patient-care, clinical or professional response settings.
Training may include:
Adult, child and infant CPR with high-quality compressions and rescue breaths.
Safe AED use during cardiac emergencies.
Barrier device and bag-mask ventilation practice, when included.
Single-rescuer, multi-rescuer and choking response scenarios.
Course Topics
Train with confidence. Respond with purpose.
Participants learn and practice the essential skills needed to recognize and respond to life-threatening emergencies. Key learning areas may include:
- Recognizing cardiac arrest and other life-threatening emergencies
- Activating the emergency response system
- Performing high-quality chest compressions
- Delivering effective rescue breaths and ventilations
- Using an AED as soon as it is available
- Coordinating care with another rescuer or team
- Responding to choking emergencies
- Applying CPR skills for adults, children and infants
- Understanding the importance of early CPR and early defibrillation
- Practicing skills with instructor feedback
- Recognizing cardiac arrest and other life-threatening emergencies
- Activating the emergency response system
- Performing high-quality chest compressions
- Delivering effective rescue breaths and ventilations
- Using an AED as soon as it is available
- Coordinating care with another rescuer or team
- Responding to choking emergencies
- Applying CPR skills for adults, children and infants
- Understanding the importance of early CPR and early defibrillation
- Practicing skills with instructor feedback
Who this course is for
Designed for Healthcare and Professional Response Teams
This course is recommended for participants who need BLS and CPR training at a healthcare provider or professional responder level.
This course is ideal for:
- Nurses
- Physicians
- Dental professionals
- Medical assistants
- EMS personnel
- Fire department personnel
- Healthcare students
- Clinical office teams
- Urgent care teams
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation teams
- Long-term care staff
- Public safety personnel
- Professional rescuers
- Staff required to maintain a BLS-level CPR credential
💡 This course is different from the Heartsaver First Aid / CPR / AED Course, which is designed for non-medical responders and general workplace training needs. →
Trusted by Organizations Across Michigan
Organizations choose Heartbeat because safety training needs to be clear, reliable and easy to coordinate. Heartbeat has an outstanding track record serving businesses, churches, fire departments and private-sector organizations for their emergency medical training needs.
Our team provides hands-on instruction, practical guidance and dependable support that helps organizations keep employees, clients, students, congregations and communities safer.
Hands-On,
Instructor-Led Learning
BLS Provider (Healthcare Provider CPR) training is practical, active and skills-focused. Participants practice the techniques they may need to use in real emergencies and receive feedback throughout the class. Training may include:
- Instructor demonstration
- Video-based learning
- Hands-on CPR practice
- AED practice
- Ventilation practice
- Team response scenarios
- Skills testing, when required
- Course assessment, when required
- Instructor feedback and correction
Hands-on, instructor-guided CPR and AED practice
Provider-Level CPR Training for Your Team
Heartbeat helps organizations coordinate BLS Provider Course training for employees, departments and professional teams. Organizations often schedule this course for:
Credential renewals
New employee onboarding
Annual or recurring staff training
Healthcare student requirements
Clinical office compliance needs
Dental office team training
EMS or public safety refreshers
Team preparedness and emergency response planning
Train Your Team Together
Group training also helps employers keep records organized and reduce the scheduling burden for individual employees.
Certification Details
Participants who successfully complete all required course components may receive a BLS Provider Course Completion Card.
AHA BLS Provider Course Completion Card
AHA BLS Provider Course Completion Cards are valid for two years. Employers, schools and licensing programs may have specific course requirements, so participants should confirm the required credential before scheduling.
Important note for organizers:
If your workplace, school or licensing program requires BLS, Healthcare Provider CPR or a specific AHA course card, contact Heartbeat before scheduling so we can help confirm the correct course format.
OUR SCHEDULING PROCESS
How Training Works
STEP 1
Choose your course
Select the Healthcare Provider CPR Course if your team needs provider-level CPR training, BLS-focused skills or a healthcare CPR credential.
Submit your preferred date and time online or call to coordinate directly.
STEP 2
Request a date and time
STEP 3
Share class details
Provide your location, headcount, onsite contact and any room setup needs.
Our team will confirm the course format, timing, requirements and next steps.
STEP 4
Confirm the training plan
STEP 5
Complete training
Participants attend the course, complete the required skills and receive documentation when applicable.
Ready To Start?
Tell us about your team size, preferred date, training location and the age groups your team works with. We will help confirm the right course and next steps.
Related Courses & Safety Training Options
Additional training for healthcare, workplace and care teams
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this course the same as Heartsaver CPR?
No. The Heartsaver First Aid / CPR / AED Course is designed for non-medical responders and general workplace training. The BLS Provider Course (Healthcare Provider CPR) is intended for people who need provider-level CPR or BLS-focused training.
Who should take the BLS Provider Course (Healthcare Provider CPR)?
This course is best for healthcare professionals, dental teams, EMS personnel, clinical staff, healthcare students, public safety personnel and trained responders who may need to perform CPR in a professional setting.
Do participants receive a certification card?
Participants may receive a BLS Provider Course Completion Card when the course is delivered as an AHA BLS Provider course and all requirements are successfully completed.
How long does the course take?
Course length depends on the format, class size and whether participants are completing an initial course or renewal. AHA lists the full classroom BLS Provider Course at approximately 4.5 hours with breaks, and the BLS Renewal Course at approximately 4 hours with breaks.
Can this course be completed onsite?
Yes. Heartbeat can provide onsite group training for healthcare offices, dental practices, clinics, schools, care teams and organizations.
Can we schedule training for our whole staff?
Yes. Group training is available for teams that need to complete the same CPR credential or renewal at the same time.
What information do you need to schedule a class?
Please provide your preferred date and time, training location, participant count, onsite contact, course format, and certification needs. Let us know if you would like AHA booklets for $10 per participant or a printable packet. We also need to know whether your location has a TV or HDMI connection, or if alternative AV equipment is needed, and whether tables, chairs, and adequate floor space are available. Please include any parking or building entrance instructions.
Can this course be combined with other safety training?
Yes. Healthcare teams often pair the BLS Provider Course with additional training such as Bloodborne Pathogens, Stop The Bleed, Pediatric Basic Life Support or workplace safety training.
Is this course appropriate for dental offices?
Yes. Dental teams often need provider-level CPR training or BLS-focused CPR credentials. Heartbeat can help confirm the right course based on your team’s requirements.
What should participants bring?
Participants should bring any required course materials, online completion documentation if using a blended format and any employer or school instructions related to their required credential.
Have more questions?
Tell us about your team size, location, participant roles and scheduling goals. Heartbeat can answer your questions and help you choose the right course.
Ready to schedule this course?
Give your team the provider-level CPR skills they need to respond with confidence in clinical, patient-care and professional response settings.