AHA BLS Renewal Classes in Cumming, GA
Renew your AHA BLS Provider certification in Cumming, GA. Review course skills, preparation, scheduling, and eCard details. View dates and register.
BLS Renewal in Cumming, GA
Refresh Your Skills. Keep Your BLS Provider Credential Current.
Maintain your emergency-response skills with BLS renewal training at Work Readiness Center. Our Cumming training center serves healthcare professionals and students throughout Metro Atlanta and North Georgia with hands-on instruction in high-quality CPR, AED use, ventilations, and coordinated response.
If your employer, school, or clinical program requires an American Heart Association BLS Provider credential, plan your training before your current card expires. After successfully completing the applicable course requirements, students receive an AHA BLS Provider eCard valid for two years.
Ready to renew? View the Class Calendar or call 770-878-3175 to confirm the appropriate BLS registration option.
Who Needs BLS Renewal?
BLS renewal is intended for previously trained individuals who need to maintain their BLS Provider credential. AHA BLS training is designed for healthcare professionals, trained first responders, and students enrolled in healthcare programs.
Depending on employer or program requirements, learners may include:
- Registered nurses and licensed practical nurses.
- Certified nursing assistants and patient care technicians.
- Medical assistants and clinical support staff.
- Dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants.
- Physicians and other patient-care providers.
- EMTs and other trained responders.
- Nursing, dental, medical, and allied-health students.
- Home healthcare professionals.
Before registering, confirm the exact credential your organization accepts. A general CPR/AED certificate should not be assumed to replace an AHA BLS Provider requirement.
If you have never completed BLS training, visit our BLS Provider page for information about initial training. If your card has already expired, contact us before selecting a class so we can confirm the appropriate course.
What Skills Are Covered?
BLS training reinforces the skills needed to recognize life-threatening emergencies and respond as a single rescuer or part of a team. Instruction includes practice, instructor feedback, and required assessments—not simply a review of information.
High-Quality Adult, Child, and Infant CPR
Review recognition of cardiac arrest and practice compressions and ventilations for different age groups. Training emphasizes compression quality, chest recoil, minimizing interruptions, and coordinating care.cpr.heart+1
AED Use
Practice incorporating an automated external defibrillator into the response. Learn to apply pads, follow device instructions, clear the patient when directed, and coordinate AED use with CPR.
Ventilations and Breathing Support
Refresh effective ventilation skills, including bag-mask use. Practice coordinating breathing support with other basic life support actions.
Choking Response
Review how to recognize and respond to foreign-body airway obstruction in adults, children, and infants.
Single-Rescuer and Team Response
Practice communication, role assignment, and coordinated action during resuscitation scenarios. AHA BLS includes both single-rescuer and team basic life support skills for in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings.
What Should Students Bring?
Review your booking confirmation before class. Preparation requirements can differ between classroom training and a hands-on session following online coursework.
Use this checklist to prepare:
Item |
How to prepare |
Existing BLS card |
Have your current or most recent card available so the training center can confirm your previous credential and expiration date. |
Registration confirmation |
Keep your booking details accessible, including the course name, time, and location. |
Required course materials |
Confirm whether you need an AHA BLS Provider Manual or eBook and whether materials are included in your registration. |
Online completion documentation |
If you are booked for a HeartCode BLS hands-on session, confirm what proof of online completion you must provide. |
Comfortable clothing |
Choose clothing that allows you to participate in hands-on practice. |
Reliable email address |
Check that your registration email is correct so you can receive course and eCard communications. |
AHA lists a BLS Provider Manual or eBook among its classroom course materials. HeartCode BLS participants complete the online portion before attending a structured hands-on session. Confirm the specific materials and documentation required for your booking before purchasing anything separately.
If you need an accommodation for participation, contact the training center in advance to discuss the class setup.
Course Designed for:
- Doctor
- Dentist
- Nurse
- Dental Hygienist
- Medical Assistances
- EMTs
- Nurses
- CNA
- Physical Therapist
- Pharmacist
- EMT
- Medical Personnel
Any one that works in a Hospital.
Traditional Class
Length of Class: up to 2.5-3 hours
Includes: Adult Child and Infant training
Certification: American Heart Association Two Year Certification
Course Meets: Medical, State, Federal and OSHA Requirements
The American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver® certified BLS renewal pathway helps providers recertify efficiently while reinforcing critical hands-on skills. You’ll refresh recognition of life-threatening emergencies, practice high-quality CPR for all ages, and review rapid AED use and choking relief. Geared to working healthcare professionals and trained responders, renewal prioritizes targeted skill refinement and competency verification so you can confidently meet in-facility and pre-hospital standards. Many employers require current BLS for clinical privileges—upon successful skills demonstration and assessment, you’ll receive a BLS course completion card that is valid for two years.
Pre-course tips: bring your current or most recent provider card, review compression/ventilation benchmarks, and verify if your employer accepts hybrid options with an in-person skills check. Work Readiness offers scheduling support to help you renew before your expiration date and avoid staffing disruptions.
BLS Healthcare Provider
- American Heart Association Two Year Certification Hands on Training eCard Fast Validation
How Long Does BLS Renewal Take?
Training time depends on the course format and the session you book.
AHA lists approximately four hours, including breaks, for its instructor-led BLS Renewal course. That estimate is based on one instructor, six students, and two manikins. AHA lists approximately 4.5 hours for the full instructor-led BLS Provider course under the same stated ratios.
For HeartCode BLS blended learning, AHA estimates:
- Online coursework: approximately one to two hours.
- Hands-on skills session: approximately 60 minutes to two hours, depending on student experience.
Confirm the actual duration of your Work Readiness Center booking before arranging work coverage or other commitments. A renewal class, a full Provider class, and a skills-only appointment are not interchangeable.
When Is the Next Available Class?
Check our class calendar for current dates and booking options. Availability changes as sessions fill, so use the live schedule rather than relying on a previously advertised date.
If the calendar does not show a separate “BLS Renewal” option, call 770-878-3175 before booking. We can help you confirm which BLS session fits your credential and training needs.
Have an approaching expiration date or clinical deadline? Share it when you contact us so scheduling and card-issuance timing can be discussed.
Where Is Training Held?
Work Readiness Center is located at:
106 Colony Park Drive, Suite 900 B
Cumming, GA 30040
The training center serves Cumming, Metro Atlanta, and North Georgia. Confirm the location shown in your registration, especially if you are attending an employer-organized group session.
Organizations arranging training for multiple employees can also explore on-site group training.
What Happens After Successful Completion?
After completing all applicable instruction, skills testing, and knowledge requirements, eligible students receive an American Heart Association BLS Provider course-completion eCard. The credential is valid for two years.
Work Readiness Center provides digital AHA credentials that can be shared with employers, schools, and clinical programs as proof of successful course completion.
After class:
- Follow the instructor’s directions for receiving and accessing your eCard.
- Check that your name and course details are correct.
- Save your card and submit it to the organization requesting it.
- Record the expiration date and set a reminder to renew before it lapses.
If you need proof of completion by a specific date, confirm the eCard process and expected timing before registering.
BLS Renewal FAQs
How often do I need to renew BLS?
AHA BLS Provider course-completion cards are valid for two years. Your employer, school, or clinical program may set an earlier internal deadline for submitting a renewed credential.
Can I renew if my BLS card has expired?
Contact Work Readiness Center before registering. Explain when your card expired and which credential you need. Do not assume you qualify for a particular renewal format; AHA directs learners to their Training Center for renewal information.
Can I complete BLS renewal entirely online?
For AHA HeartCode BLS blended learning, online coursework must be followed by a hands-on skills session. Completing the online portion alone does not complete that course. Work Readiness Center offers blended learning with an in-person skills component.
Is BLS renewal different from a BLS skills session?
Yes. A skills session is the hands-on component used after completing eligible HeartCode BLS online coursework. An instructor-led renewal class follows a different format. Confirm your pathway before booking so you do not register for only part of the training you need.
Is BLS the same as CPR certification?
BLS includes CPR but is designed for healthcare professionals and trained responders. It also emphasizes ventilations, team dynamics, and coordinated resuscitation. If your employer requires AHA BLS Provider, verify that exact course rather than choosing a general community CPR class.
Does attending class automatically earn an eCard?
No. Students must successfully complete the applicable course requirements, including required assessments, to receive an AHA BLS Provider course-completion eCard.
How much does BLS renewal cost?
Check the selected booking or contact Work Readiness Center for current renewal pricing. Confirm whether required materials, online coursework, and hands-on testing are included rather than assuming prices are the same across formats.
Register for BLS Renewal Training
Keep your credential current and refresh the skills your healthcare role requires. Check available dates, confirm the right course, and schedule training before your current card expires.
View BLS Class Dates & Register
Need help choosing a session? Call 770-878-3175 or email workreadinesscenterinc@outlook.com.