AHA CPR, BLS, ACLS, and PALS Training & Certification in Concord, CA

Get the CPR and healthcare certification training you need in Concord, CA, with courses for healthcare professionals, students, workplace teams, and community members. CPR Classes California offers AHA ACLS, BLS, and PALS training with online coursework and a hands-on skills session at our Downtown Concord location.

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Downtown Concord

1924 Grant Street, Concord, CA 94520

Conveniently located in California, we offer AHA-certified CPR, First Aid, BLS, ACLS, and PALS courses.

Popular Course

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Training Schedule

Monday - Thursday: 8 am - 7 pm
Friday: 8 am - 6 pm
Saturday - Sunday: 9 am -5 pm

Find Our Concord CPR Training Center

Location Overview

Our CPR training center is located at 1924 Grant Street in Downtown Concord, directly across from Todos Santos Plaza. The location is on Grant Street near the Willow Pass Road corridor, with recognizable downtown businesses and services surrounding the training center. For learners driving to their scheduled CPR, BLS, ACLS, or PALS session, the location offers access from I-680, CA-24, and I-580, connecting Downtown Concord with surrounding East Bay communities. The 1924 Grant Street site is also within Concord’s central downtown area, putting the training center close to the city’s main plaza and established downtown streets.

Directions

Interstate 680

Take I-680 toward Concord and use Willow Pass Road, Exit 51. Continue toward Downtown Concord and follow local roads leading to the Grant Street area.

Highway 24

Take Highway 24 toward Concord and connect with the local downtown road network. Follow signs for Todos Santos Plaza and continue toward the training area.

Pleasant Hill

Take Contra Costa Boulevard south toward Concord and continue onto Willow Pass Road. Follow Willow Pass Road east to Grant Street and Todos Santos Plaza.

Walnut Creek

Take North Broadway north toward Pleasant Hill, then connect to Contra Costa Boulevard toward Concord. Continue onto Willow Pass Road toward the Grant Street area.

Location & Arrival Information in Concord CPR Class

Nearby Landmarks

Our Downtown Concord training center is located near several recognizable destinations and roadways that can help you identify the area before your appointment.

  • Todos Santos Plaza
  • Grant Street
  • Willow Pass Road
  • Downtown Concord
  • Downtown restaurants and businesses
  • Central Concord commercial area

These nearby locations can serve as useful reference points when planning your trip to the training center.

Parking

Parking is available in the Downtown Concord area surrounding 1924 Grant Street. Street parking is available near the property, while the nearby Grant Street Parking Garage and Salvio Street Garage provide additional options around Todos Santos Plaza. Arrive a few minutes early so you have time to park and reach the training location before your scheduled skills session.

Entering The Training Site

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3 Easy Steps to AHA CPR Certification in Concord, CA

Learning Path | Three Steps
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Choose AHA Course

Complete Online Course

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Complete Skills Evaluation

Certification Issued Same Day

AHA Certification Courses Available in Concord, CA

BLS

Basic Life Support

Online Learning

Flexible & self-paced;

Skills Only

Hands-on practice

AHA Approved

Trusted Certification

BLS Certification in Concord

If you work in healthcare or are preparing for a healthcare career, BLS training gives you the skills to respond to cardiac and breathing emergencies. The course covers high-quality CPR, AED use, rescue breathing, choking response, and working effectively during a resuscitation. BLS is available for both initial certification and renewal. It is designed for healthcare professionals and students who need to maintain or obtain their BLS certification and be prepared to respond to emergencies involving adults, children, and infants.

ACLS Certification in Concord

ACLS training is designed for healthcare professionals who may be involved in treating adults during serious cardiovascular emergencies. It builds on basic CPR skills and helps you recognize and respond to life-threatening cardiac and respiratory conditions. The course covers rhythm recognition, airway and breathing management, emergency treatment approaches, and team-based resuscitation. ACLS is available for both initial certification and renewal when you need to maintain your professional credentials.

ACLS

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

Online Learning

Flexible & self-paced;

Skills Only

Hands-on practice

AHA Approved

Trusted Certification

PALS

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Online Learning

Flexible & self-paced;

Skills Only

Hands-on practice

AHA Approved

Trusted Certification

PALS Certification in Concord

PALS training helps healthcare professionals respond to serious medical emergencies involving infants and children. You will learn how to assess pediatric patients and recognize respiratory, circulatory, and cardiac problems that require immediate attention. The course focuses on pediatric assessment, emergency response, resuscitation, and working as part of a healthcare team. PALS is available for both initial certification and renewal for professionals who work with pediatric patients or need PALS certification for their role.

Who Can Benefit From
CPR Training in Concord, CA?

Healthcare Professionals

Nurses, physicians, EMTs, paramedics, respiratory therapists, dentists, medical assistants, and other healthcare professionals may need CPR certification based on their role and workplace requirements. BLS training is common for healthcare providers, while ACLS or PALS may be required for professionals working with advanced cardiac care or pediatric patients. Choosing the right course helps ensure the certification matches your responsibilities, employer requirements, and patient care setting. Training can also help healthcare professionals stay prepared to respond when a patient experiences a cardiac or breathing emergency. Keeping certification current may also be part of maintaining workplace qualifications and meeting employer expectations.

Students & Training Programs

Students in nursing, medicine, dentistry, EMS, and other career programs may need CPR certification to complete school, clinical, or training requirements. BLS is often required before students begin clinical placements, while some programs may require ACLS or PALS depending on the course or career path. Completing the right certification can help students meet program requirements and prepare for the responsibilities of their future roles. CPR training also gives students practical experience with emergency response before they enter a workplace or clinical setting. Keeping the required certification current can make it easier to complete training programs and meet requirements for future employment.

Workplace Employees

Employees in businesses, childcare centers, fitness facilities, offices, and other workplaces can benefit from CPR training when they may need to respond during an emergency. Training helps employees understand how to recognize an emergency, provide immediate assistance, and perform CPR while waiting for professional emergency responders to arrive. CPR certification can also help employees meet workplace training requirements and stay prepared for unexpected situations. This training is especially useful for employees who regularly work with children, customers, clients, or other members of the public. Having trained employees on the team can provide an added level of preparedness when an emergency happens at work.

Caregivers & Community Members

Parents, caregivers, babysitters, coaches, volunteers, and other community members can benefit from learning CPR and basic emergency response skills. These skills can be useful when caring for children, older adults, family members, clients, students, or people participating in community activities. CPR training helps participants understand what to do during an emergency and how to provide immediate assistance while waiting for professional medical help to arrive. Learning these skills can be useful for people who regularly take responsibility for another person’s safety at home, work, or during activities. Regular training can also help participants stay familiar with the basic steps needed during an unexpected emergency.

Emergency & Public Safety Personnel

EMTs, paramedics, first responders, and other public safety professionals may need CPR training that matches their job duties and employer requirements. Depending on their responsibilities, they may need BLS, ACLS, PALS, or other appropriate certification for the emergencies they are expected to manage. Selecting the right course helps ensure their training supports their professional role, workplace standards, and the types of situations they may encounter while responding to emergencies. Ongoing training can help emergency personnel maintain the skills required for fast and appropriate responses in the field. Keeping certifications current may also help them meet agency policies, employment requirements, and professional standards.

Medical Facilities Near Our
Concord CPR Location

Medical Facility Professionals Served
John Muir, Concord Medical Center Cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, emergency physicians, nurses, neurologists, orthopedic surgeons, respiratory therapists, and critical care staff
John Muir Medical Center Cardiologists, electrophysiology specialists, endocrinologists, internal medicine physicians, pediatricians, rehabilitation specialists, urgent care providers, and nurses
John Muir Urgent Care: Meyer-Mitchell Johanna MD Family medicine physicians, urgent care physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, and medical assistants
One Medical Primary Care Clinic - Concord - The Veranda Primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, family medicine providers, mental health professionals, and laboratory staff
Diablo Valley Primary Care Internal medicine physicians, primary care physicians, nurses, and medical assistants
Concord Health Center Primary care physicians, nurses, medical assistants, and outpatient clinical staff
Concentra Urgent Care Occupational medicine physicians, nurses, medical assistants, radiology technicians, and physical therapy staff
Why Choose

Why Choose Our CPR Courses in Concord, CA?

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AHA Certification You Can Trust

Get trained through AHA courses for healthcare professionals and others needing recognized CPR and advanced life-support credentials. Choose BLS, ACLS, or PALS based on your needs.

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Learn Online at Your Own Pace

Complete the required online coursework before coming to your hands-on session. This gives you time to review the material and prepare for the practical skills portion of your course.

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Practice Your Skills in Person

Put what you learn into practice during your hands-on session in Concord. You will work with CPR training equipment and receive guidance as you complete the skills required for your course.

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Train in Downtown Concord

Our training center at 1924 Grant Street offers a convenient location in Downtown Concord. It is easy to reach for local healthcare professionals, students, employees, and community members.

What Our Students Say

Our Students’ Reviews

super straightforward course and easy to reschedule skills test with if something comes up!
Response from the owner:Thanks for the five stars, Brianna. We’re glad the course was straightforward and that rescheduling your skills test was easy when plans changed. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to helping you again.
Eddy Lopez
3 days ago
Their real-time feedback was nice, since it lets you know exactly what you need to work on.
lena nelson
7 days ago
Amazing experience. Thank you
Response from the owner:Lena, thank you for the wonderful feedback. We are thrilled you had an amazing experience and appreciate you taking the time to share it. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again.
Leslie Wong
1 week ago
Quick and easy. I like the feature to be able to retake right away if I failed a section. The practice time was great. I didn't have to start cold turkey.
Response from the owner:Leslie, thank you for the wonderful feedback. We’re happy the immediate retake option and practice time helped you feel prepared rather than starting cold. We appreciate you sharing this and hope to support you again in the future.
Hans Watson
2 weeks ago
efficient and convenient
Response from the owner:Hans, thank you for the great review. We are pleased our service was efficient and convenient for you. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to helping you again.
Theresa Killian
3 weeks ago
Clean facility! Easy to locate, plenty of parking. Can work through the review at your own pace!
Response from the owner:Theresa, thank you for the five-star review. We’re happy the facility was clean and easy to find and that parking met your needs. It’s great the self-paced review option worked well for you. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back.
Yesenia Mendoza
3 weeks ago
Online lessons were great! Having the ability to choose the date and time of your in person skills was the best!! Multiple dates available and times and feel prepared with my ACLS training!
Response from the owner:Yesenia, thank you for the five-star review. It’s great to hear the online lessons met your needs and that the flexible in-person scheduling helped you feel prepared for ACLS. Your feedback means a lot, and we look forward to supporting you with any future training.
Aaron Thomas
3 weeks ago
Response from the owner:Aaron, we appreciate you taking the time to rate us five stars. Your support means a lot, and we're glad you had a great experience. We hope to see you again soon.
Terrie Hallums
3 weeks ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Terrie, for your review! We’re glad you found the pricing appealing and appreciate you choosing us for your BLS & CPR certification needs. Your support means a lot to our team!
Gina Solomon
3 weeks ago
This is a quick and effective online class. I was impressed at the fact that it was engaging and included all the essential material in an easy-to-understand format, with good reinforcement of any areas that I missed initially. The skills portion is a bit of a workout, but was also effective at improving my skills. I liked the fact that it was possible to practice first. However, the San Rafael site is in a medical office building and the room number isn't listed, so it was very difficult to find! I spent quite a while wandering around the building until I eventually found it!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Gina, for the five-star review. We’re pleased the online class and skills practice were engaging and effective. We’re sorry you had difficulty locating the San Rafael room, that must have been frustrating. We appreciate your feedback and will share it with the site team to improve signage and directions.
ronnie
4 weeks ago
Response from the owner:ronnie, thanks for the five-star rating. We're delighted you were pleased with your experience. Your feedback brightens our team's day and motivates us to keep improving. We look forward to welcoming you back.
Rob C.
4 weeks ago
Very good. With this program, I have probably learned more than the last several recerts. Thank you!
Response from the owner:Rob, thank you for the five-star review. We are glad the program helped you learn more than your previous recerts, and we appreciate you sharing that feedback. We look forward to supporting your continued growth.
Allan Rojas
1 month ago
Great system, I actually felt like I walked out with something new and useful, and I love how during the skill test even if you passed you can retry to do better I really appreciated that system
Response from the owner:Allan, thanks for the great review. We’re happy the course gave you useful takeaways and that the option to retry a passed skill test helped you raise your performance. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to supporting your continued learning.
Tzitzik Gonzalez
1 month ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Tzitzik, for taking the time to leave a review! We truly appreciate your support and are grateful you chose us for your certification needs. We’re happy to have been part of your experience!
Grace Szabo
1 month ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Grace, for taking the time to leave a review! We truly appreciate your support and are grateful you chose us for your certification needs. We’re happy to have been part of your experience!
Riya Bhatia
1 month ago
Response from the owner:Riya, thank you for the five-star rating. We're pleased you had a great experience and appreciate you taking the time to share it. We look forward to assisting you again.
Joshua Choy
1 month ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Joshua, for taking the time to leave a review! We’re glad you found the pricing reasonable and truly appreciate your support. Thank you for choosing us!
Bre Champagne
1 month ago
Easy to use (I renewed AHA ACLS). Online portion was available immediately. For the hands on part at CPR-VAM: I felt very well prepared with the detailed videos provided- from where to go in the building to how to best use the VAM. Practice mode and unlimited re-tries if needed.
Response from the owner:We appreciate your review, Bre. We are glad the online ACLS portion was available immediately and that the videos, practice mode, and unlimited re-tries helped you feel confident for the hands-on CPR-VAM session. Thank you for sharing your experience, we look forward to supporting your future renewals.
Andrew Taulbee
1 month ago
Response from the owner:Andrew, thank you for the five-star rating. We appreciate you taking the time to share your support and are glad your experience met expectations. We look forward to serving you again in the future.
Cherrie Cruz
1 month ago
Super easy skills lab for PALS!
Photo from customer review
Response from the owner:Cherrie, thanks for sharing that the PALS skills lab was super easy. We’re glad the hands-on format worked well for you. Your feedback encourages us to keep things simple and effective, and we hope to support your next training.
Kaytee Murray
1 month ago
Very clean environment with easy to follow instructions! Will definitely be back next time I need to renew!
Response from the owner:Kaytee Murray, thank you for the five-star review. We’re glad the space felt very clean and the instructions were easy to follow. We look forward to assisting with your next renewal.
Dion Kelson
1 month ago
Super convenient and easy to use
Response from the owner:Dion, thank you for the kind review. We’re glad our setup made things convenient and easy to use for you. Your feedback encourages our team and means a lot.
Response from the owner:Jamie, we’re grateful you left a five-star rating. Your support motivates our team and helps us keep improving. We hope to welcome you back soon.
aden schopen
1 month ago
Response from the owner:Aden, we’re thrilled you gave us five stars. Your support means a lot and motivates our team to keep improving. We look forward to welcoming you back.
Angelica Leon
2 months ago
This provider truly goes above and beyond! It was my first time completing BLS/ACLS training through an online and in-person format, and I was very impressed with the entire experience. The room for the in-person portion was clean and organized. The instructions and signs were clear and easy to follow, including simple directions for using the manikin and laptop. Another great feature is that they are one of the few providers offering a bundle discount for BLS, ACLS, and PALS, which is an excellent value. I also had an issue and couldn’t make it to my scheduled in-person portion. Their rescheduling process was fast and easy, and they were very helpful in getting everything taken care of. I’m so glad I found this place! 🔥 I highly recommend this provider for BLS, ACLS, and PALS training. It was a great experience from start to finish!
Response from the owner:Angelica, thank you for taking the time to share this detailed feedback. We are delighted the blended format, clear instructions, tidy training space, and quick rescheduling made the experience smooth. It means a lot that you recommend our BLS, ACLS, and PALS bundles, and we look forward to helping you again.
AHA Certification

On-Site Group CPR Training in Concord, CA

Need to train several employees or team members at the same time? CPR Classes California provides group CPR and emergency-response training options for organizations in Concord and surrounding areas. On-site training can be arranged for businesses, healthcare facilities, schools, community organizations, and other groups that need multiple team members trained together. Depending on your organization’s requirements, group training can include CPR, AED, BLS, ACLS, or PALS courses.

Healthcare Organizations

Corporate & Workplace Teams

Schools & Educational Facilities

Community Organizations

Enroll in CPR Training in Concord, CA

Ready to complete your CPR or healthcare certification? Choose the course that fits your requirements and schedule your training at our Downtown Concord location. Complete your required online learning, attend your hands-on skills session, and take the next step toward maintaining your AHA certification.

Professional CPR Training in Concord, CA

CPR Classes California provides AHA training for healthcare professionals, students, and others who need reliable CPR and advanced life-support certification in Concord. Whether you are starting a healthcare career, renewing a required credential, or completing training for your professional role, you can choose BLS, ACLS, or PALS through CPR certification training based on your needs.

Our Downtown Concord training gives local learners a convenient place to complete their required hands-on skills session. With online coursework followed by practical training, you can prepare for your course and complete the certification process with guidance from our training team. Explore CPR training in Concord to find a course that fits your certification requirements. Our training options help you complete the required coursework and skills evaluation through a straightforward learning process.

FAQ

AHA CPR Certification FAQs in Concord, CA

Can I Get CPR Certified Online in Concord?

Yes, eligible AHA blended-learning courses allow you to complete the required online coursework before attending your hands-on skills session. Online-only certification may not meet the requirements of employers or professional organizations that require in-person skills verification.

Yes, eligible AHA blended-learning courses allow you to complete the required online coursework before attending your hands-on skills session. Online-only certification may not meet the requirements of employers or professional organizations that require in-person skills verification.

AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications are generally valid for two years. Your employer, school, or professional organization may have additional renewal requirements, so check the requirements for your position.

Your completion time depends on the course and learning format. For blended courses, you complete the required online coursework before attending the hands-on skills session. After successfully completing all required components, your AHA eCard can be issued through the certification process.

It depends on your employer and profession. Many healthcare, education, childcare, and other professional roles require a hands-on skills evaluation rather than an online-only certificate. If your employer requires AHA certification with a skills component, choose a course that includes the required in-person training.

Yes. CPR certification courses that require a skills evaluation include hands-on training with an instructor. After completing the required online coursework, you attend an in-person skills session where you practice and demonstrate CPR, AED, and other required skills. Completing both the online training and hands-on evaluation is required to receive your AHA certification.