Renewal Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR
Renewal for Healthcare Providers in the Tri-Cities
Vital CPR offers an efficient BLS Renewal course for healthcare professionals who hold a current, unexpired American Heart Association BLS certification. This refresher course reinforces the critical skills needed to respond to life-threatening emergencies — both individually and as part of a coordinated team.
The BLS Renewal class is shorter than the initial certification and focuses on high-quality CPR techniques, AED use, and rescue protocols for adults, children, and infants. You will practice essential skills for clinical and community healthcare settings, ensuring you remain confident and compliant in your role.
Who Should Take This Course?
- Nurses, CNAs, and other healthcare workers
- EMTs, paramedics, and first responders
- Medical students and nursing students
- Physical/occupational/respiratory therapists
- Dental professionals
- Radiology technologists
- Anyone with a current AHA BLS Provider card needing recertification
Our BLS certification course is based on the latest science from the 2020 AHA Guidelines for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. During training, you will cover:
What You Will Review and Practice
- Critical concepts of high-quality CPR
- The American Heart Association Chain of Survival
- 1-Rescuer CPR and AED use for adults, children, and infants
- 2-Rescuer CPR and AED techniques for all age groups
- Differences in rescue techniques for adults, children, and infants
- Bag-mask ventilation for adults, children, and infants
- Rescue breathing techniques
- Relief of choking for adults, children, and infants
- Introduction to CPR with an advanced airway (compression/ventilation ratios)
- Opiod overdose and team dynamics
You will also learn how to stay calm under pressure and deliver care effectively, no matter the situation.
Certification Details
Upon successful completion of the course and skills assessment, you will receive an official American Heart Association BLS Provider eCard, valid for 2 years.
This certification is accepted by hospitals, clinics, schools, and healthcare employers nationwide.
Why Choose Vital CPR for BLS Renewal?
- Instructor-led, hands-on training in a focused, supportive setting
- Focused review of the most current CPR and AED protocols
- Same-day certification card issued after class
- Convenient scheduling and local service throughout the Tri-Cities