BLS classes in Miami
American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification for healthcare professionals — taught hands-on by a Miami-Dade Firefighter/Paramedic.
- 4 hours
- In-person, Miami
- AHA eCard · 2 years
- $70
High-quality BLS, taught by a working paramedic
The AHA BLS Provider course trains healthcare professionals and others who require BLS certification to recognize life-threatening emergencies, deliver high-quality CPR, use an AED and provide effective ventilations — both alone and as part of a team.
Our four-hour class focuses on what you'll actually do in a real emergency: lots of practice on adult, child and infant manikins, coaching on compression depth and rate, and team-based rescue scenarios.
Who should take this course
- Nurses, CNAs and medical assistants
- EMTs, paramedics and first responders
- Physicians, PAs and pharmacists
- Dental and dental hygiene staff
- Nursing, medical and allied health students
- Anyone whose employer requires BLS
Skills you'll practice
- High-quality CPR for adults, children and infants
- Early use of an AED
- Ventilations using a pocket mask and bag-mask device
- One-rescuer and two-rescuer CPR and team dynamics
- The AHA Chain of Survival and recognizing cardiac arrest
- Relief of choking in adults, children and infants
Course requirements & details
| Who can enroll | Healthcare professionals and anyone who needs BLS certification. No prior certification is required. |
|---|---|
| Duration | 4 hours, in person |
| Price | $70 per student |
| Physical requirement | You will kneel on the floor and perform chest compressions on a manikin. Let us know in advance about any physical limitations. |
| To pass | Successfully complete the hands-on skills test and the written exam. |
| Certification | AHA BLS Provider eCard issued after successful completion, valid for 2 years. |
Available BLS Provider dates
Choose a date to review the cancellation policy and check out securely.
BLS questions, answered
Is this the BLS course my hospital or nursing school requires?
Most healthcare employers and schools require the American Heart Association BLS Provider course — which is exactly what we teach. If you're unsure, check with your employer or school, or contact us.
Is BLS the same as CPR?
BLS includes CPR but goes further, covering two-rescuer CPR, bag-mask ventilation and team-based resuscitation. It's the CPR course designed for healthcare settings.
How long is my certification card valid?
AHA BLS Provider, Heartsaver CPR/AED and Heartsaver K–12 course completion cards are valid for two years. We recommend renewing before your card expires.
When will I receive my certification card?
Your official AHA eCard is issued after successful completion of the course. You will receive an email from the AHA to claim it, and you can look it up any time at ecards.heart.org.
Are your classes in person or online?
All Pulse CPR classes are taught in person at our Miami training location. We do not currently offer online-only or blended (HeartCode) courses.
Book your BLS class
Choose an open date, review our policy and pay securely online. Confirmation and class details arrive by email.