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Whats the difference between the different BLS Class Types?

There are now three BLS class formats

BLS Provider

This is the traditional 3 1/2 hour classroom class. It does not require any pre-work., it does require the BLS Provider Student Manual. The class can be taken by any student, if they are getting their BLS Certification for the first time if they have expired and getting their BLS certification again or if they are renewing.

BLS Renewal

This is a 2 hour classroom class for renewing students only. There is no pre-work required. You must have a current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification to take this class.

BLS Skils/Checkoff (Heartcode)

This is the blended learning format. The student completes the BLS Online Module and takes the written test. The classroom portion then consists of doing the hands on skills only, the classroom portion is 1.5 – 2 hours. The class can be taken by any student, if they are getting their BLS Certification for the first time if they have expired and getting their BLS certification again or if they are renewing.