Life Support Training
We offer Heartsaver First Aid, BLS, ACLS, and PALS* certification. Our courses and instructors are certified by the American Heart Association (AHA) and includes hands-on training and assessment.
*PALS is available only in Stockton
BLS + CPR Certification $85
Description
The Basic Life Support (BLS) + CPR course is a 4-hour hands-on training designed for healthcare professionals, but useful for everyone. An AHA-certified instructor will teach you the theory behind BLS and guide you to apply what you’ve learned onto CPR manikins. (a ‘manikin’ is a mannequin used for CPR instruction)
Pricing
$85 for initial certification or renewal; $76.50 when combined with ACLS.
Curriculum
Instructional videos followed by instructor lectures, ending with hands-on practice.
Bakersfield Schedule
Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 8 AM to 12 PM.
Stockton Schedule
Wednesdays & Saturdays 8 AM – 12 PM or 12 PM – 4 PM.
What you’ll learn
The Chain of Survival and how to apply it into Basic Life Support
The importance of high-quality CPR and its impact on survival
How to identify someone that needs CPR
How perform high-quality CPR
The importance of and how to use an AED machine
Effective ventilation with a barrier device
Single-rescuer and multi-rescuer resuscitation techniques
Choking relief techniques for adults, children, and infants
This course is American Heart Association (AHA) approved and the certification is valid for 2 years
No experience needed!
ACLS Certification - $150-225
Description
The Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) course is an 8-hour certification that can be used by healthcare professionals to deliver a more effective life support strategy in a hospital setting. This course is taught by an AHA-certified instructor. ACLS certification is essential for healthcare professionals that work in emergency situations like nurses, EMTs, and paramedics. Recertification is a separate 4-hour course.
Pricing
$225 for initial training (first time); $150 for recertification.
Prerequisites: A valid BLS/CPR Certification is required to take this course.
Bakersfield Schedule
Initial Training on Mondays from 8 AM to 5 PM (includes optional 1-hour lunch break). Recertification takes place on Tuesdays from 8 AM to 12 PM.
Stockton Schedule
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 8 AM – 4 PM (optional 1-hour lunch break extends the class until 5 PM). Saturdays by appointment.
What you’ll learn
How to apply Basic Life Support (BLS) principles to ACLS.
How to identify the signs of life-threatening cardiac emergecies
The critical elements of team-based resuscitation dynamics
The proper methods of Advanced Airway Management
How to identify normal and abnormal EKGs
Knowledge of the types of medication used in ACLS and their dosages
A valid BLS/CPR is required to take the ACLS course; ACLS certification is valid for 2 years
Add on BLS training / renewal for only $76.50!
PALS Certification $165–240
Description
The Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course is an 8-hour certification for healthcare professionals who expect to work with children. An AHA-certified instructor will teach this course; recertification is a separate course that lasts 4 hours. PALS is strongly encouraged or required for doctors, nurses, paramedics, ICU staff, and EMS personnel.
Pricing
$240 for Initial Certification / $165 for Recertification.
• Prerequisites: A valid BLS certification is required to take this course.
Bakersfield Schedule
Mondays / Wednesdays / Fridays 8AM – 4PM (Optional 1-hour lunch adds 1 hour to the course length).
Stockton Schedule
Classes not available.
What you’ll learn
Recognition & Assessment of Symptoms/Conditions
Airway & Breathing Management
Shock Management
Team Dynamics & Communication
Basic Life Support for Children and Infants
Cardiac Arrest & Arrythmia Management
Post-Cardiac Arrest Care
A valid BLS/CPR is required to take this course. Add on BLS training / renewal for only $76.50!
Who needs CPR or BLS certification?
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required to work in the healthcare careers and it includeslearning Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) which is an essential skill for everyone . CPR training isan effective way to improve the safety of your community by adding life support expertise to thecollective pool of knowledge. Knowing how to give CPR can be the difference between life and death in a cardiac emergency . Additionally, BLS certification is a valued skill, and employers may bewilling to pay more for those with the certification. People that may benefit the from CPR traininginclude:
- Parents
- Lifeguards
- Emergency medical technicians (EMTs)
- Flight attendants
- Coaches
- Firefighters
- Police officers
- Babysitters
Our AHA-approved CPR/BLS training class prepares you to face cardiac emergencies withconfidence, whether you are attending to an adult, child, or infant. The skills learned in BLS can be used in any environment without any special equipment, and CPR can be performed by anyone! Acardiac emergency can happen at any time, so it’s always best to be prepared.
Who should get an ACLS certification?
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is a certification recommended for doctors, nurses,paramedics and EMTs, dentists, medical assistants, and medical students. ACLS training is morespecific to medical professionals, as the skills require special medications and equipment that are notavailable to the public.
This ACLS certification course is approved by the American Heart Association and requires a valid Basic Life Support certification to participate & it will take 8 hours to receive your ACLS certificate.
How do I renew my CPR/BLS or ACLS Certification?
Renewing your certification is easy, you just need to retake a certification class. CPR/BLS certifications and ACLS certifications are valid for two years before expiration.
Ideally, you’ll want to renew your certification before it expires, but it’s no problem if you choose torenew after the expiration.
Both CPR/BLS and ACLS classes have 4-hour recertification times, though they are different classes.
Are the CPR/BLS and ACLS classes near me?
Our Stockton location is at 2027 W March Ln, Suite 2. Our Bakersfield location is at 2601 F St. Both locations are conveniently near major highways and various amenities. We are also willing to travel toyou, provided your site can meet our requirements. We charge a $100 travel fee for sites within 40miles.
Contact us for groups for 8 or more, discounts are available for more people!
Class Schedules
Stockton Class Schedules
CPR + BLS Certification:
Monday – Friday from 8 AM – 12 PM or 12 PM – 4 PM (4-hour course)
Maximum Seating Availability: 6*
*Wednesday classes are capped to 4 students.
ACLS Certification:
Initial (first-time) Certification:
Monday – Friday from 8 AM – 5 PM (8-hour course with optional 1-hour lunch break)
Maximum Seating Availability: 6*
*Wednesday classes are capped to 4 students.
Recertification:
Monday – Friday from 8 AM – 12 PM & 12 PM – 4 PM (4-hour course)
Maximum Seating Availability: 6*
*Wednesday classes are capped to 4 students
PALS Certification
Initial (first-time) Certification:
Monday – Friday from 8 AM-5 PM (8-hour course with optional 1-hour lunch break)
Maximum Seating Availability: 6*
*Wednesday classes capped to 4 students.
Recertification:
Monday – Friday from 8 AM – 12 PM & 12 PM – 4 PM (4-hour course)
Maximum Seating Availability: 6*
*Wednesday classes capped to 4 students.
Bakersfield Class Schedules
CPR + BLS Certification:
Wednesdays at 8 AM – 12 PM (4-hour course)
Maximum Seating Availability: 12
Thursdays at 8 AM – 12 PM (4-hour course)
Maximum Seating Availability: 12
Fridays at 8 AM – 12 PM (4-hour course)
Maximum Seating Availability: 12
ACLS Certification:
Initial (first-time) Certification:
Mondays 8 AM – 5 PM (8-hour course with optional 1-hour lunch break)
Maximum Seating Availability: 6
Recertification:
Tuesdays 8 AM – 12 PM (4-hour course)
Maximum Seating Availability: 6