Get BLS Training or Recertification

Earn your BLS certification from the American Red Cross. Whether you are a healthcare provider, are in school to become a nurse or physician, police officer, or firefighter, when you get BLS certified you can show your employer that you have the BLS training you need to improve patient outcomes.

BLS certification courses have been developed under the guidance of, and reviewed by, the American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council – a panel of nationally recognized experts from a wide range of scientific, medical and academic disciplines – ensuring that the information provided meets or exceeds local, state and/or national standards.

And with in-person training, as well as our best-in-class blended learning program, you can gain the skills you need to get BLS certified in the way that suits you best.

Our BLS training provides healthcare providers, organizations, and the general public with the BLS training necessary to maintain compliance and ensure that participants are well-prepared to act in emergencies. All training courses are up-to-date, evidence-based, and peer-reviewed, designed to equip participants with crucial skills efficiently and accessibly, aligning with the latest 2026 AHA guidelines.