CONTINUING EDUCATION

AHA HeartCode BLS with Skills Check

Hybrid health care provider CPR recertification

Online course with an in-person skills check.

  • Online BLS CPR course with an in-person skills competency assessment.
  • This course is appropriate for individuals who are renewing their BLS certification.
  • Note: the online coursework must be completed before attending the skills check.
Cost and Payment

Cost: $85.00

All course costs are due at the time of registration.

If needed, registration and payment can be done in person. Please call to schedule an appointment.

NOTE: If, due to unforeseen circumstances, this course is canceled before the class date, the cost of the course will be refunded.

Online Work and Course Key
  • After signing up for the course, students will be emailed a pre-paid course key and activation instructions.
    • The course key and instructions will be emailed around five to seven days before the skills check date. 
    • The information will be emailed to the email address you used to register.
    • The information will be emailed from eLearning.heart.org.
  • After receiving the instructions, students will complete the online portion of the course.
    • Online coursework must be completed before attending the skills check  
  • Students must bring a printed course completion certificate to the skills check session.
Skills Check
  • Students should arrive 15 minutes early for sign-in.
  • Students MUST bring the printed course completion certificate to attend the skills check.
  • Students will demonstrate competency in CPR skills and the subject matter covered in the online course.
Skills Check Only

Skills Check Only: If you have already purchased or completed the online coursework and need to sign up for the skills check only, please contact us so we can assist you. emseducation@emergenthealth.org.

AHA Provider BLS

In-person course

  • This course is appropriate for individuals obtaining BLS certification for the first time or those who prefer an in-person renewal course.
  • Note: This is a full provider course and cannot be attended as a skills review session.
  • Please arrive 15 minutes early for course sign-in.
Course Information

The American Heart Association BLS for Health Care Providers course focuses on training health care providers to respond effectively to cardiac and respiratory emergencies. This program is directed at medical responders, including EMS, Fire, Hospital personnel, and those who may function in the clinical setting.

Students are guided step by step through video and instructor-led hands-on practice. The training environment is stress-free and designed to facilitate learning for those who wish to learn and/or improve their skills in basic life support.

Course Objectives

This program will prepare students to identify common life-threatening emergencies such as:

  • A person having a heart attack or stroke
  • A person suffering from cardiac or respiratory arrest
  • A person who is choking
  • Two-person CPR, including airway control
  • A child or infant with a respiratory or cardiac emergency, including CPR
  • The proper usage of the AED (automated external defibrillator)
  • Proper usage of basic airway devices, including the BVM (bag valve mask)
  • Safety factors that are critical in an emergency situation
Cost and Payment

Cost: $75.00

All course costs are due at the time of registration.

If needed, registration and payment can be done in person. Please call to schedule an appointment.

NOTE: If, due to unforeseen circumstances, this course is canceled before the class date, the cost of the course will be refunded.

Optional Textbook

Emergent Health employees: if you would like to review a textbook before the course, please email emseducation@emergenthealth.org.

Non-employees: If you wish to purchase an electronic or physical textbook, they are available through one of the retailers linked below.

Basic Life Support Provider Manual

Dates & Registration

Course seats are first-come, first-served.

Registration closes one week before the start of the course or when the enrollment reaches capacity.

Current Month

January 2025

06jan10:00 am11:30 amAHA BLS Skill Check- Plymouth, MI

09jan3:00 pm4:30 pmAHA BLS Skill Check- Ann Arbor, MI

15jan8:00 am12:00 pmAHA BLS Skill Check- Battle Creek, MI

27jan9:00 am10:30 amAHA BLS Skill Check- Ann Arbor, MI

February 2025

11feb12:00 pm1:30 pmAHA BLS Skill Check- Ann Arbor, MI

19feb8:00 am12:00 pmAHA BLS Skill Check- Battle Creek, MI

20feb12:00 pm1:30 pmAHA BLS Skill Check- Plymouth, MI

28feb10:00 am11:30 amAHA BLS Skill Check- Jackson, MI

March 2025

03mar8:00 am12:00 pmAHA Basic Life Support- Ann Arbor, MI

11mar9:00 am10:30 amAHA BLS Skill Check- Ann Arbor, MI

19mar8:00 am12:00 pmAHA BLS Skill Check- Battle Creek, MI

24mar12:00 pm1:30 pmAHA BLS Skill Check- Jackson, MI

April 2025

07apr10:00 am11:30 amAHA BLS Skill Check- Ann Arbor, MI

16apr8:00 am12:00 pmAHA BLS Skill Check- Battle Creek, MI

May 2025

19may10:00 am11:30 amAHA BLS Skill Check- Ann Arbor, MI

21may8:00 am12:00 pmAHA BLS Skill Check- Battle Creek, MI

27may(may 27)10:00 am28(may 28)11:30 amAHA BLS Skill Check- Jackson, MI

June 2025

05jun3:00 pm4:30 pmAHA BLS Skill Check- Ann Arbor, MI

16jun9:00 am10:30 amAHA BLS Skill Check- Ann Arbor, MI

18jun8:00 am12:00 pmAHA BLS Skill Check- Battle Creek, MI

24jun10:00 am11:30 amAHA BLS Skill Check- Ann Arbor, MI

July 2025

07jul8:00 am12:00 pmAHA Basic Life Support- Ann Arbor, MI

16jul8:00 am12:00 pmAHA BLS Skill Check- Battle Creek, MI

21jul12:00 pm1:30 pmAHA BLS Skill Check- Ann Arbor, MI

August 2025

12aug12:00 pm1:30 pmAHA BLS Skill Check- Ann Arbor, MI

20aug8:00 am12:00 pmAHA BLS Skill Check- Battle Creek, MI

September 2025

03sep10:00 am11:30 amAHA BLS Skill Check- Jackson, MI

11sep3:00 pm4:30 pmAHA BLS Skill Check- Ann Arbor, MI

17sep8:00 am12:00 pmAHA BLS Skill Check- Battle Creek, MI

October 2025

06oct8:00 am12:00 pmAHA Basic Life Support- Ann Arbor, MI

15oct8:00 am12:00 pmAHA BLS Skill Check- Battle Creek, MI

27oct3:00 pm4:30 pmAHA BLS Skill Check- Ann Arbor, MI

November 2025

07nov10:00 am11:30 amAHA BLS Skill Check- Ann Arbor, MI

18nov10:00 am11:30 amAHA BLS Skill Check- Jackson, MI

19nov8:00 am12:00 pmAHA BLS Skill Check- Battle Creek, MI

Get In Touch

Email: emseducation@emergenthealth.org

Phone: 734-477-6331

Administrative office hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday