Looking for American Heart Association CPR or BLS certification near you in Walnut Creek, California?
Our AHA-approved training site provides both initial BLS Provider certification and AHA BLS renewal courses for healthcare professionals and community members in Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Lafayette, and Concord.

Classes combine hands-on training, real-scenario practice, and skills testing—so you leave confident and certified.

Convenient Bay Area location — flexible weekday & weekend classes

Why CPR/BLS Training Matters

• Over 350,000 people experience cardiac arrest outside hospitals every year in the U.S.

• Survival rates are under 12%

• Early CPR can double or triple the chance of survival

• Every minute without CPR reduces survival by 10%

Our AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) training prepares you to react fast during cardiac arrest, choking, or respiratory emergencies, using proven AHA rescue protocols.

Course Options: Initial & Renewal BLS Certification

Our CPR classes in Walnut Creek follow official American Heart Association standards:

Whether you’re earning your first AHA card or renewing your expiring certification, this class ensures full compliance with professional and workplace requirements.

Who Needs BLS Certification in Walnut Creek?

Our AHA courses serve both medical and non-medical participants, including:

• Nurses, physicians, CNAs, medical assistants

• EMTs, firefighters, police, first responders

• Dental offices & physical therapy clinics

• Teachers, coaches & school staff

• Childcare & preschool providers

• Corporate workplace safety teams

• Parents & community members seeking life-saving skills

Meets all employer, hospital, and state compliance requirements in the Bay Area.

Skills You Will Learn

Our American Heart Association BLS course includes:

• Recognition of cardiac arrest & stroke

• High-quality CPR for adults, children & infants

• Safe and effective AED use

• Rescue breathing & bag-mask ventilation

• Team-based resuscitation skills

• Choking relief techniques

• Hands-on practice with immediate instructor feedback

Pass the skills test & written exam — receive your AHA BLS e-Card the same day.

Why Choose Our Walnut Creek AHA Training Center?

Residents across the East Bay select us for:

✅ AHA-approved curriculum
✅ Hands-on training only
✅ Small class sizes for personal coaching
✅ Flexible schedule (days, evenings & weekends)
✅ Same-day AHA certification

Our experienced instructors teach real-world life-saving skills — not just theory — so you feel confident and ready to act.

What to Expect on Class Day

• Instructor-guided training with real-time feedback

• CPR & AED practice on professional manikins

• Team rescue drills

• Written exam (brief, clear & instructor-supported)

Students consistently say our classes are clear, organized, and confidence-building.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need BLS or CPR?
Healthcare workers need AHA BLS. Parents & workplace participants often choose CPR + AED.

How long is certification valid?
2 years, per AHA guidelines.

Is this class fully in-person?
Yes — hands-on only for the highest skill retention.

Do you offer renewals?
Yes — AHA BLS Renewal classes available.

Do I get my card the same day?
✅ Yes — same-day electronic BLS card issued