Basic Life Support (BLS)
Basic Life Support for healthcare providers.
Find the Right Lifesaving Course
Seven hands-on courses covering everyone from hospital teams to parents. If you are not sure which one you need, call (956) 379-6196 and we will work it out together.
All courses by audience
Healthcare
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Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Advanced life support for infants and children.
Workplace & Community
Heartsaver CPR AED
CPR and AED skills for community responders.
Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
CPR, AED and First Aid for community responders.
Schools
Heartsaver CPR AED K–12
Age-appropriate training for students and educators.
Childcare & Pediatric
Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED
CPR and First Aid for infants and children.
Bleeding Control
STOP THE BLEED®
Critical bleeding control skills that save lives.
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Compare every course
| Course | Intended audience | Major topics | Delivery | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Life Support (BLS) | Healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills. | High-quality CPR for adults, children and infants · AED use · Effective ventilations | Classroom or onsite | Register for BLS → |
| Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support | Healthcare professionals who participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest and other cardiovascular emergencies. | Advanced assessment · Effective resuscitation team dynamics · Recognition and management of cardiac arrest | Classroom or onsite | Register for ACLS → |
| Pediatric Advanced Life Support | Healthcare providers caring for pediatric patients with respiratory emergencies, shock, and cardiopulmonary arrest. | Perform high‐quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) per American Heart Association (AHA) basic life support (BLS) recommendations · Differentiate between patients who do and do not require immediate intervention · Recognize cardiopulmonary arrest early and begin CPR within 10 seconds | Classroom or onsite | Register for PALS → |
| Heartsaver CPR AED | Individuals with little or no medical training who need or want CPR and AED training. | Recognize cardiac arrest · Perform high-quality adult CPR · Provide effective breaths | Classroom or onsite | Register for Heartsaver → |
| Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED | Workplaces, caregivers and community responders who need both CPR and first aid skills. | Respond to cardiac arrest · CPR and AED use · Initial care for common medical emergencies | Classroom or onsite | Register for Heartsaver → |
| Heartsaver CPR AED K–12 | Students, faculty and staff in K–12 school settings. | Recognize a cardiac emergency · Activate the emergency response system · Perform CPR | Classroom or onsite | Register School Staff → |
| Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED | Childcare providers, teachers, parents and caregivers responsible for the safety of children and infants. | Pediatric CPR skills · Pediatric AED skills · Choking emergencies | Classroom or onsite | Register for Pediatric Training → |
| STOP THE BLEED® | Community members, workplaces, schools and organizations. No medical background needed. | Learn three life-saving actions · Hands-on skills practice · Designed for laypersons | Classroom or onsite | Register for Training → |
Unsure what your employer requires?
Requirements vary by employer, school district and licensing body — and they are the authority on it, not us. Check with them first, then call (956) 379-6196 and we will make sure you are booked onto the right class.
Call (956) 379-6196Bring Lifesaving Training to Your Team
We come to your facility anywhere in the Rio Grande Valley and train your whole team together.
Questions
Common questions
Which course do I need?
Healthcare providers usually need BLS, and clinicians managing cardiac emergencies take ACLS or PALS. Workplaces, caregivers and community responders take a Heartsaver course. School staff take Heartsaver K–12, and anyone caring for infants and children takes Heartsaver Pediatric. If you are unsure, call (956) 379-6196 — and always confirm the exact requirement with your employer or school.
Does this course meet my employer's or licensing board's requirement?
Requirements vary by employer, licensing board, school, and profession. CPR Masters RGV offers American Heart Association courses, but you should confirm the exact certification required by your employer or regulatory agency before registering. If you are unsure which course you need, call us at (956) 379-6196 and we can help you identify the appropriate course; final acceptance is determined by your employer or licensing authority.
What does the completion card cover and how long is it valid?
Course completion cards are issued for the specific course successfully completed, such as BLS, ACLS, PALS, or Heartsaver CPR AED/First Aid. American Heart Association course completion cards are generally valid for two years from the date of issue. Your card identifies the specific course completed and its expiration date.
How do I register for a class?
Call (956) 379-6196 or send a registration request through this site. We will confirm your class date and what to bring.