American Heart Association Training Center

BLS Certification

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AHA BLS Certification: Fast, Flexible, & Convenient

BLS Online & Skills

BLS Initial or Renewal

Part 1: Online HeartCode BLS Part 2: In-Person BLS Skills

| Instant AHA BLS Provider eCard |

| Same Day AHA Certification Card |

100% Pass Rate – Unlimited Attempts
(30mins)

BLS Skills

BLS Initial or Renewal

Part 2: In-Person BLS Skills

| Instant AHA BLS Provider eCard |

| Same Day AHA Certification Card |

100% Pass Rate – Unlimited Attempts
(30mins)

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All In-Person BLS Classes

BLS Initial & Renewal

Bayside CPR offers classroom based Instructor-Led American Heart Association BLS Initial & Renewal courses. This option is for students who want an instructor taught renewal course VS using a quick and easy automated AHA CPR Station.

Note: You can add more courses to your registration though, by clicking “Add More Courses” on the checkout/registration page

AHA BLS Courses in Your Area

We offer the AHA BLS course at locations across Maryland, Washington D.C., Delaware, and Virginia. This course helps you learn the skills and build the confidence to respond to real-life medical emergencies—like performing CPR, using an AED, and helping someone who’s choking.

 

You’ll train with certified instructors where you can ask questions, practice at your own pace, and get one-on-one guidance.

 

What’s Included in the BLS Certification Course

Our BLS Certification course teaches you the essential life-saving skills you’ll need to manage in emergency situations. Below are some of the key components of the course:

  1. High-Quality Chest Compressions
    One of the cornerstones of BLS is effective chest compressions. We focus on teaching the right depth, rate, and hand placement to maximize blood flow to vital organs, especially the brain and heart. Proper compression is critical in increasing the chances of survival during a cardiac arrest.
  2. Rescue Breathing
    BLS also includes learning how to provide proper rescue breathing, ensuring that oxygen is delivered to the lungs of a patient who is unable to breathe on their own. You’ll practice effective techniques to maintain an open airway and ensure the patient is properly ventilated.
  3. Use of AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
    You’ll become proficient in the use of an AED, an essential tool for reviving a patient in cardiac arrest. Our training will show you how to use an AED safely and effectively, from proper pad placement to following the machine’s instructions for defibrillation.
  4. Managing Cardiac Arrest and Other Emergencies
    Cardiac arrest is one of the most common situations in which BLS is used. In this course, we’ll teach you how to recognize the signs of cardiac arrest and how to respond swiftly to improve the patient’s chance of survival. Other emergency situations, such as respiratory failure or choking, are also covered.
  5. Team Dynamics and Communication
    In a medical emergency, teamwork is important. This course also covers effective communication and team roles to ensure a coordinated, efficient response. You’ll learn how to work with other healthcare providers, paramedics, and first responders to manage the patient’s condition.
  6. Post-Resuscitation Care
    BLS includes techniques for stabilizing patients after the emergency phase. Post-resuscitation care ensures that patients continue to receive care and that their vital signs are monitored.

Why Choose Us for Your BLS Certification?

At our core, we believe training should fit your life—not the other way around. That’s why our BLS course offers the flexibility you need. Whether you’re managing work shifts, studying between classes, or simply looking to refresh your skills, you can learn online at your own pace. Then, when you’re ready, join us in person to put your skills into practice with experienced instructors by your side.

Our instructors have been there—in the field, making split-second decisions to save lives. They bring that experience into the classroom, so you’re not just learning theory. You’re getting real, practical advice you can actually use when it matters most.

Your journey with us doesn’t stop once you’re certified. From helpful resources and renewal reminders to quick answers when questions pop up—we’re just a message away. Think of us as your long-term partner in life-saving skills.

What Will You Gain After Completing BLS Classes

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Respond with Confidence During Medical Emergencies

Gain the skills and hands-on training needed to act quickly and effectively when someone experiences cardiac arrest, choking, or stops breathing.

Learn Life-Saving Techniques That Truly Make a Difference

Master essential skills like high-quality CPR, AED use, and proper rescue breathing to help save lives when every second counts.

Get Certified the Same Day

After completing the course, you’ll receive your official American Heart Association BLS certification right away—no waiting necessary.

Be Recognized as Someone Who Can Step In and Help

Whether you’re in healthcare or another profession, your certification shows you’re prepared to handle life-threatening situations with skill and care.

Bring life-saving skills directly to your team with our on-site BLS (Basic Life Support) certification training. This practical, instructor-led course is designed to equip your staff with the confidence and knowledge to respond to cardiac and breathing emergencies—right in your workplace.

What is BLS?

BLS (Basic Life Support) is a crucial certification for healthcare professionals and those in the medical field. It equips you with the skills to provide immediate care in life-threatening situations. Bayside CPR offers AHA-certified BLS courses.

Being BLS certified signifies that you are approved by the American Heart Association to administer CPR during cardiac arrest and are prepared to use these skills in your career.

Your American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification from Bayside CPR is valid for two years.

BLS training is recommended for healthcare providers and anyone in the medical field or anyone who wants the highest level of CPR training.

Bayside CPR offers three convenient options:

    • Traditional: Attend a full in-person BLS course.
    • Blended Learning(Fast Track): Complete the online AHA HeartCode BLS, then attend a skills check-off at Bayside CPR.
    • RQI Self-Guided Station(Most Popular): Complete the online portion(included) and skills check off at our RQI station.

Our BLS classes cover CPR for all ages, AED use, and choking relief techniques.

The length varies depending on the option you choose:
The Basic Life Support Instructor-led Initial and Renewal classes are scheduled for about 3.5 hours.For the BLS Hybrid course (Fast Track or VAM(Voice Activated Self Guided Manikin), the online portion takes about 30min to 1.5 hours to complete and the in office skills check is about 20-40min.

Upon successful completion of any of our BLS courses, you will receive an official AHA BLS Provider eCard. No matter which option you choose, you’ll receive the exact same AHA BLS Provider eCard, valid for two years.

AHA requires having access to the BLS Provider Manual. Books are available for purchase at our conveniently located training centers. We also provide a helpful study guide located on our resources tab on this website.

Bayside CPR does not issue CEUs or CMEs. If you need CME credits, you can claim those as well by clicking on “Claim CE Certificate” They are not required for the class. This is only if you need them and your governing body needs something other than a completion certification from the AHA. 

American Heart Association Heartcode / Online with Voice Assisted Manikin (VAM) is an innovative new way to get certified or renewed without spending hours in class. This is an official American Heart Association Automated Station for BLS, ACLS, PALS certification or recertification. Hands-on training takes less than 30 minutes and appointments are available 7 days a week at most locations. Upon completion instantly receive your official AHA eCard.

We have multiple convenient locations across Maryland and Washington D.C. to serve your needs for American Heart Association Certifications for BLS CPR, ACLS & PALS.

RQI Location List:

Annapolis:

  • Title: Bayside CPR – RQI Station Annapolis
  • Address: 1160 Spa Rd, Annapolis, MD 21403
  • Hours: 7am to 7pm (everyday)
  • Video: How to Find the Bayside CPR RQI Station – Annapolis
  • Link: https://youtube.com/shorts/GAH2LpUfmIE*

 

Easton:

  • Title: Bayside CPR – RQI Station Easton (Coming Soon: April 1st, 2025)
  • Address: 129 North West Street, Easton, MD 21601
  • Hours: 7am to 7pm (everyday)
  • Video: How to Find the Bayside CPR RQI Station – Easton
  • Link: Coming Soon

 

Centreville:

  • Title: Bayside CPR – RQI Station Centreville
  • Address: 324 Pennsylvania Ave, Centreville, MD 21617
  • Hours: 7am to 7pm (everyday)
  • Video: How to Find the Bayside CPR RQI Station – Centreville
  • Link: https://youtu.be/aARa5EI4i44

 

Riverdale/College Park:

  • Title: Bayside CPR – RQI Station Riverdale/College Park
  • Address: 6811 Kenilworth Ave, Riverdale, MD 20737
  • Hours: 8am to 6pm M-F, Saturday: 9am to 12pm, Sunday: Closed
  • Video: How to Find the Bayside CPR RQI Station – Riverdale/College Park
  • Link: https://youtube.com/shorts/SP8anvn1CYw

 

Gaithersburg:

  • Title: Bayside CPR – RQI Station Gaithersburg
  • Address: 101 Lakeforest Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
  • Hours: 8am to 5pm M-F, Saturday: 8am to 12pm, Sunday: Closed
  • Video: How to Find the Bayside CPR RQI Station – Gaithersburg
  • Link: https://youtu.be/taq-YU7yGLY

 

Laurel:

  • Title: Bayside CPR – RQI Station Laurel
  • Address: 14502 Greenview Dr, Laurel, MD 20708
  • Hours: 6am to 5pm M-F, Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed
  • Video: How to Find the Bayside CPR RQI Station – Laurel
  • Link: https://youtu.be/4BT6fOPF06s

 

Baltimore/Towson:

  • Title: Bayside CPR – RQI Station Towson/Baltimore
  • Address: 2219 York Rd, Timonium, MD 21093
  • Hours: 7am to 7pm (Every Day)
  • Video: How to Find the Bayside CPR RQI Station – Towson/Baltimore
  • Link: https://youtu.be/-mJrkEG_uGk

 

Washington D.C:

  • Title: Bayside CPR – RQI Station Washington D.C.
  • Address: 1120 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
  • Hours: Mon-Fri: 7am to 5pm
  • Video: How to Find the Bayside CPR RQI Station – Washington D.C.
  • Link: https://youtu.be/whAryMbFVss

 

Waldorf:

  • Title: Bayside CPR – RQI Station Waldorf
  • Address: 3215 Leonardtown Rd, Waldorf, MD 20602
  • Hours: 7am to 7pm: Everyday
  • Video: How to Find the Bayside CPR RQI Station – Waldorf
  • Link: https://youtu.be/Lieb186o4b4

 

Bethesda:

  • Title: Bayside CPR – RQI Station Bethesda
  • Address: 6900 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20815
  • Hours: 8am to 5pm Mon-Fri, 8am to 1pm Sat, Closed Sunday
  • Video: How to Find the Bayside CPR RQI Station – Bethesda
  • Link: https://youtu.be/63ZJ9Gyb8_M

To see all of our American Heart Association all in-person courses at the following link: https://baysidecpr.enrollware.com/schedule

You can register for American Heart Association all in person courses at specific locations using the following links: