Basic Life Support
Learn CPR, AED use, and how to recognize cardiac and respiratory emergencies. Designed for healthcare workers, EMS personnel, and anyone needing BLS for clinical or workplace requirements.
- Instructor-led skills practice and coaching
- Access to online learning materials (for blended format)
- All equipment provided during skills session
- State- and NREMT-accepted certification card
- Two-year certification period
- High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
- AED use and safety
- Bag-mask ventilation techniques
- Choking response for all ages
- Team-based resuscitation fundamentals
Master essential skills
Skills for real care
BLS certification is required across healthcare, public safety, and medical training programs—and prepares you for real-world patient care.
Essential certification for clinical care
Nurses, CNAs, medical assistants, and hospital staff rely on BLS skills every day. This course prepares you to meet employer requirements and respond confidently during patient emergencies.
Foundation for emergency responders
EMTs, paramedics, and public safety personnel build core airway and resuscitation skills they’ll use on every shift. Training reflects scenarios commonly encountered in the field.
Required for healthcare programs
Many medical, dental, and allied-health programs require BLS before clinical rotations. This course provides the credential you need to advance in your training.
Get started today
Learning Basic Life Support online can feel overwhelming at first, but our guided lessons make it simple. Clear videos, easy-to-understand explanations, and step-by-step practice scenarios help you build confidence at your own pace.
“The online lessons were incredibly clear. I felt prepared before I ever took the test, and now I finally understand CPR the way it’s meant to be done.”
Questions?
Visit our FAQ section for more information regarding programs, courses, certifications, and more.
Yes. Most EMT, nursing, and healthcare programs require BLS before beginning clinical work. This course fulfills those requirements.
Yes. MidwestEA provides BLS through ASHI, recognized by NREMT, Joint Commission, CAMTS, and major healthcare organizations.
Depending on delivery type, the course takes between 2.5–5 hours. Blended learning allows you to complete the online portion at your own pace.
Some delivery formats include a short written assessment, but most students complete the course through skills demonstration.
Just comfortable clothing and a willingness to learn. All equipment is provided.
You can take the learning portion online, but all students must complete an instructor-verified skills evaluation either in person or through Remote Skills Verification.
Yes. BLS is offered in both English and Spanish, depending on class availability.