Complete your American Heart Association (AHA) CPR, BLS, ACLS, or PALS certification through a convenient California training location. Our flexible certification process lets you handle the online coursework on your own time and complete the required hands-on skills evaluation at a center that works best for you.
With training centers located across California, you can complete your certification close to home, work, or school. Our interactive map helps you quickly compare locations and select the one that best fits your schedule.
Every training center follows the same streamlined process, so you’ll receive a consistent certification experience regardless of which location you attend.
CPR Classes California delivers AHA-authorized courses that reflect the most current resuscitation science and training recommendations. Our CPR & AED, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications are accepted by healthcare employers, hospitals, dental practices, colleges, EMS agencies, and licensing boards throughout California and across the country.
The certification process combines HeartCode online learning with a short in-person skills evaluation, allowing you to complete training efficiently while meeting all AHA course requirements.
Learn life-saving skills with our AHA-approved BLS course for healthcare professionals.
Learn advanced cardiovascular life-saving skills with our AHA-approved ACLS course for healthcare professionals.
Learn pediatric emergency life-saving skills with our AHA-approved PALS course for healthcare professionals caring for infants and children.
Finish the online coursework from anywhere and at any time. When you're ready, schedule your in-person skills check at the California training center that's most convenient for you.
Your certification is issued by the American Heart Association and is accepted by hospitals, medical offices, colleges, government agencies, and employers across California and nationwide.
Most students complete their skills evaluation in a short visit, and once you've successfully passed, your official AHA eCard is issued electronically the same day.
You typically only need confirmation of your completed online course and any required information provided during registration. Your training center will provide the equipment needed for the skills demonstration.
Yes. American Heart Association certifications are nationally recognized and accepted by employers, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, and professional agencies throughout the United States.
For AHA blended learning courses, online coursework must be combined with an in-person skills evaluation. Completing only the online portion does not complete the full certification requirement.
Many of our California training centers offer flexible appointment times, including evenings and weekends, making it easier to fit certification into your schedule.