Reno's BEST Basic Life Support (BLS CPR) Classes

Basic Life Support (BLS) Classes in Reno, Sparks, Carson City | Sierra BLS LLC

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Continuing Education Sierra BLS, LLC is approved to issue CEUs through the Nevada State Board of Nursing ; AHA courses are CAPCE accredited for EMS personnel.

American Heart Association

Basic Life Support (BLS) For HealthCare Providers

Master life-saving skills with our American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Course in Reno, NV. This comprehensive training empowers participants to quickly identify various life-threatening emergencies, perform high-quality chest compressions, administer effective ventilations, and utilize an AED with confidence. Updated to reflect the latest AHA Guidelines for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC), our course is designed for both healthcare professionals and community members seeking essential emergency response education in Reno. Enroll today to become proficient in critical techniques that could save lives.

What You Will Learn?

High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
The AHA Chain of Survival, specifically the BLS components
Important early use of an AED
Effective ventilations using a barrier device
Importance of teams in multirescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multirescuer CPR
Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants

American Heart Association - Reno, NV - Sierra BLS LLC

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to take BLS if I already have ACLS?

Yes, you must take BLS even if you have ACLS certification. These are distinct courses, and sometimes they might be scheduled back-to-back, but each one requires its own set of training, including practical and written exams. Completing an ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) course does not grant you BLS certification automatically.

Is there an AHA BLS practice test, or any pre-course material?

No, the American Heart Association (AHA) does not provide an official BLS practice test. However, there are online resources from third party providers that offer practice test questions. The official BLS written exam that you’ll take is 25 questions, and you need an 84% or higher to pass.

Do you offer online BLS certifications?

If you’re looking to do your BLS renewal online, the official class title is called “HeartCode BLS.” You can purchase the online course from us here or an AHA distributor. Afterwards, you must complete the hands-on skills test portion by registering here: https://sierrabls.enrollware.com/schedule#ct389753

Does BLS include First Aid?

No. Those who take a BLS class typically already have a medical background that includes First Aid knowledge up to their scope of practice. If you need a First Aid certification, you’ll need to take that class as well, called HeartSaver First Aid.

I can't find my card. How do I access it?

The AHA went to eCards back in 2019, as opposed to physical cards being the sole issuing type. Now if you can't find it or need it replaced, go to https://ecards.heart.org/student/myecards and type in your first name, last name, and email address the card was issued to! If you still cannot find it, email us at Info@SierraBLS.com and we'll help you locate it.

How long is the certification valid for?

Cards issued by the AHA are valid for a two-year period and expires at the end of the month. For example, a card issued 4/15/2024 will expire 04/2026, which means 04/30/2026.

Blended Learning or Instructor-Led?

What are the different methods of learning you can certify through?
Learn Below!

Heartcode® (Virtual) + Hands-On Skills Session (In-Person)

HeartCode BLS is the AHA’s BLS blended learning delivery method. Blended learning is a combination of eLearning, in which a student completes part of the course in a self-directed manner, followed by a hands-on skills session.

Complete the online portion then schedule a hands-on skills session with Sierra BLS to receive the AHA e-card course completion card same-day.

Schedule Skills Test Here

Classroom Lesson (In-Person Only)

The BLS Instructor-led course teaches both single-rescuer and team basic life support skills for application in both prehospital and in-facility environments, with a focus on High-Quality CPR and team dynamics.

Completion of the In-Person class with Sierra BLS will receive a same day AHA e-card course completion card.

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heather palmer

They provide really easy classes, small size, and usually available practically immediately

Hyacinth Ventura

The way they thought students is invaluable and according to their students mode of learning. You can really ask questions and clarify some of your thoughts about the course. It makes learning how to save a life looks easy to comprehend which makes us students confident to practice it in real life setting. Once again, thank you for the knowledge shared to us.

Response from the owner: Thank you, Hyacinth, for your wonderful feedback! We're glad you appreciated the detailed training, the availability of equipment, and the opportunity to provide feedback. Our knowledgeable instructors strive to offer the best learning experience possible. We look forward to seeing you again for future training.

Kayci Christensen

Great experience! Will definitely use them in the future. Terance made the process so easy.

Response from the owner: Thank you so much, Kayci, for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us. Terance will be delighted to know he made the process easy for you. We look forward to seeing you again in the future for more training. Stay safe and take care!

Miranda Calvetti

Super friendly and knowledgeable! Definitely recommend coming here for all your CPR needs.

Response from the owner: Thank you, Miranda, for your kind words and recommendation! We're so glad you found our team friendly and knowledgeable. It's great to know we could meet your CPR training needs, and we look forward to helping you with any future courses. Stay safe and see you next time!

Jessica Houlden

Very detailed and thorough course. Instructor was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. Will definitely be using this again!

Response from the owner: Thank you, Jessica, for your fantastic feedback! We're delighted to hear that you found the course detailed and thorough. Our instructors strive to provide the best training experience, and it's great to know they were able to answer all your questions. We look forward to having you back for future courses. Stay safe!

Jordan235

So efficient and easy! This is the best bls experience I've had in years of bls courses. Definitely go here for cost and efficiency. Bonus points for the friendly puppy!

Response from the owner: Thank you so much, Jordan, for your amazing review! We're thrilled to hear that this was your best BLS experience in years. Efficiency and quality are our top priorities, and we're glad you appreciated both. And we're delighted you enjoyed the bonus puppy companionship! We look forward to seeing you again for future courses. Stay safe!

Chasity Curry

I really enjoyed taking the BLS class, the instructors are very confident, encouraging and informative. I will be back when it’s time to renew. Thank you Sierra BLS for your amazing work!!

Chasity Curry

I really enjoyed taking this BLS class, the instructor is very confident and informative. I will be back when it’s time to renew.

Response from the owner: Thank you, Chasity, for your wonderful feedback! We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed the BLS class and found the instructor confident and informative. We look forward to welcoming you back when it's time for your renewal.

Leslie Kosak

Smaller class for better 1:1 learning. Highly recommend it.

Response from the owner: Thank you, Leslie, for your kind words and recommendation! We're glad you appreciated the smaller class size for a more personalized learning experience. It’s great to know that our approach is making a positive impact. We look forward to having you back for future training.

Dana Delicino

This BLS class streamlines the certification process efficiently. Terrance is a professional and knows all the answers to any questions I had. I will take any future CPR classes that I need through Sierra!

Response from the owner: Thank you, Dana, for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that you found the BLS class efficient and that Terrance could answer all your questions. We’re proud to have him on our team! We look forward to being your go-to choice for any future CPR training.

Heather Palmer

Fast and easy and he gave me a grab bag at the end

Response from the owner: Thank you, Heather, for your great review! We're happy to hear that you found the class fast and easy. Glad you enjoyed the grab bag, too! We look forward to having you back for future training.

Gayle Harris

Very nice set up. Great flow to class in a comfortable environment. Clean, well functioning equipment. Quick to move through the class without feeling rushed. Instructor was knowledgeable and pleasant. Easy, affordable way to stay current on certification.

Response from the owner: Thank you so much, Gayle, for your thoughtful review! It means a lot coming from someone we've had the pleasure of working with. We're delighted that you enjoyed the setup, comfortable environment, and smooth flow of the class. We always aim to provide a great experience with clean, well-maintained equipment. It's wonderful to know we could make staying current on your certification both easy and affordable. Thanks for supporting our small business!

Elizabeth E.

My husband and I just completed our renewal for BLS and ACLS training there and had a great experience. He worked with us based on our comfort level and prior knowledge. Terrence was very friendly, communicative, and helpful in answering questions we had. He even provided life saving naloxone treatment and CPR masks for free (he has this available for FREE to anyone by the way). You can tell he genuinely cares about his work and the community he serves. 10/10 recommend 👍🏼👍🏼

Response from the owner: Thank you, Elizabeth, for your amazing review! We're so glad you and your husband had a great experience renewing your BLS and ACLS training with us. It’s wonderful to hear that Terrence was able to accommodate your comfort levels and answer all your questions. We're especially proud to offer free life-saving naloxone and CPR masks to help support our community. Your kind words mean a lot, and we truly appreciate your recommendation.

Katja Edmunds

Simple and straightforward, go early so you can find the place!

Response from the owner: Thank you, Katja, for your great review! We're glad you found the class simple and straightforward. That's great advice about arriving early—we want everyone to have a smooth experience from start to finish. We apologize it can be difficult sometimes to find!

Christy Field

It was great he was a good teacher. I even passed the first time

Response from the owner: Thank you, Christy, for your wonderful feedback! We're so glad to hear you had a great experience and that the instruction helped you pass on your first try. Congratulations! We’re proud to have teachers who make learning effective and enjoyable.

Platonic Rainy (Have a great day)

Great class for busy professionals. Very effective and time conscious.

Response from the owner: Thank you for the 5-star review! We're glad you found the class effective and well-suited for busy professionals. We strive to provide quality training that respects your time. We look forward to assisting you with future certifications

Anna Bonk

Great explanations, super relaxing class, and very accommodating for people who have different learning expirences!

Response from the owner: Thank you, Anna, for your kind words! We're thrilled that you enjoyed the class and found the explanations helpful. It’s great to hear that the environment was relaxing and accommodating for different learning experiences. We’re committed to making everyone feel comfortable and supported. We look forward to seeing you again for future training.

Jordan Mclaren

I needed certification for school quickly and found Sierra BLS online. Very informative and hands-on. Easy to register and availability depending on class needed is almost any day.

Response from the owner: Thank you, Jordan, for your fantastic feedback! We're glad you found the certification process quick and easy with us. It’s great to hear that you appreciated the informative and hands-on training, as well as the flexible scheduling. We aim to make the process as convenient as possible. Best of luck with school, and we look forward to seeing you again!

Devin Michael Hutchins

Terance is an amazing instructor! Professional, patient, respectful, highly knowledgeable, and efficient in his work ethics. This school has a great atmosphere for learning and growing your skills in hands on training. Great location and the building has a very welcoming environment. I would give 10 stars if I could. Keep up the great work Terance and thank you for keeping us safe as a paramedic. Sierra BLS rocks!

Response from the owner: Thank you so much for your incredible review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with Terance—he truly is an outstanding instructor, and we’re glad his professionalism, patience, and knowledge stood out to you. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed the learning atmosphere and found our location welcoming. Your kind words mean a lot, and we'll continue working hard to keep up the great work. We look forward to seeing you again for future training.

Erin Sherry

Great experience! Terrance was very knowledgeable.

Response from the owner: Thank you, Erin, for your great review! We're delighted to hear that you had a positive experience and found Terrance to be knowledgeable. We aim to provide the best training possible, and it's wonderful to know we met your expectations. We look forward to seeing you again for future courses.

Marlenne Quirarte

Amazing class! Instructor is very nice and friendly ans made the class very fun ans enjoyable! Highly recommend

Response from the owner: Thank you, Marlenne, for your fantastic review! We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed the class and found the instructor friendly and fun. It's great to know we could make the learning experience enjoyable for you. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to seeing you again for future training. Stay safe!

Joe Meyer

great communication, ease of scheduling and very personable instructor

Response from the owner: Thanks, Joe! We're glad you took ACLS with us and we hope to see you in 2 years for your renewal.

Mashien Lai

I have done an online ACLS renewal and BLS course here and Terry has been phenomenal! He is very patient and accommodating. I am always stressed whenever I renew anything, but Sierra BLS has helped me get through… even with my anxiety. Thank you for your services and I will definitely be contacting you about my PALs soon.

Response from the owner: Thanks for your thoughtful review, Mashien! You've been a great return student and we look forward to helping with your PALS soon.

Steve Wester

This is the best place for certification! I always get what I signed up for here and the instructoris straight and to the point! Great classes! If I could give it 6 stars I would!

Response from the owner: Thanks for your review, we hope to see you again.

Amanda Lee

Quick and smooth class! Lots of open class available times making it more convenient to schedule around my schedule.

Response from the owner: Thank you, Amanda! We're happy to be able to serve a wide variety of schedules and persons for their convenience.

Fanny Kidwell

Thorough and efficient class. I will certainly go back to Sierra BLS for any future training I may need.

Response from the owner: We look forward to having you back!

Debbie Wessel

I’ve been taking and renewing my BLS for Healthcare Providers for decades & this was by far the best! Terrance is very efficient, patient, and positive. I like the small class sizes and the efficiency of the coursework. Thank you!

Response from the owner: This is an honorable review and we're glad to have set the bar so high with your thoughts! We hope to see you again for your renewal and we hope to be just as efficient next time.

Kalli E

Highly recommend!! Mr. Hinson was very informative and patient with his coursework. Not only did he provide the standard way to perform CPR, but he also showed practical and efficient ways that adapted to my needs. (I have no finger strength lol) so his alternative solution for applying the BVM mask worked so much better. 10/10 experience

Response from the owner: We're glad that you like learning both the standard AHA methods as well as improvised ways to fit your needs!

Taylor Mathis

Great experience here. Was allowed time to work on the skills I did not fully master during the practice sessions to increase my confidence.

Response from the owner: We're always happy to let students work on what they feel they need to, as that's what teaching is all about! Thank you.

Esmeralda Roman

Teri gave clear directions and made the class go very smoothly

Response from the owner: Thank you, Esmeralda! Glad it was a smooth class for you.

Muhammad Zubair Tahir

A very well organized course with the right amount of instructions, hands-on and practice exercises. Mr. Hinson's vast experience and his ability to transfer knowledge and skills to the participants is exceptional. He tries to emphasize the important points without the information overload. You can see how much he believes in the work that he does and he has inspired me to make more of an effort to improve my understanding and ability to perform these life saving skills. Thank you very much!

Response from the owner: Thank you very much for this great review of one of our ACLS classes, Muhammad! You were a great student and we look forward to having you again.

Kimber C

Great course and instructor. Very organized. Highly recommend.

Response from the owner: Thank you, Kimber! We appreciate your recommendation.

Melisa Adkins

Awesome

Response from the owner: Thank you, Melisa, for your awesome feedback! We're thrilled to know you had a great experience. We look forward to seeing you again for future training.

Erika Ellis

Great class and instructor, Terance.

Response from the owner: Thank you, Erika! We hope to see you again in two years for your renewal.

Kaitlyn Frey

Terrance was awesome. Everything was clear and easy to understand and he was great about answering any questions I had. Highly recommend

Response from the owner: We're glad you liked one of our Instructors, Kaitlyn! We hope to see you in 2 years for your renewal.

Jeanette Snider

The on hands test was very important and the teacher was very patient and helpful all through the review. I appreciated all he did for me.

Response from the owner: Thank you, Jeanette, for your kind review! We're so glad you found the hands-on test valuable and appreciated the patience and support from the instructor. It's our goal to make sure every student feels confident and well-prepared. We look forward to seeing you for future training.

Reye Wilson

Instructor Hinson was awesome for the BLS course! The hands-on portion was really neat, and the videos were actually informational unlike a lot of teaching videos I feel like. Very straight to the point. Will be back for my ACLS cert!

Response from the owner: Thank you, Reye, for the wonderful feedback! We're thrilled that you enjoyed the BLS course with Instructor Hinson and found the hands-on portion engaging. It's great to hear that even the videos made a positive impression. We hope to see you again for future courses.

Jessica Conant

The best experience. Defintley recommend.

Response from the owner: Thank you, Jessica, for your fantastic review! We're delighted to know that you had the best experience and would recommend us. We look forward to having you back for future training.

Farah Richmond

Terence is a fun and informative instructor. Great videos and helpful hands on training. The time just flew by.

Response from the owner: Thank you, Farah, for your kind review! We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed the class with Terence and found the hands-on training and videos helpful. It's always great when the time flies by because you're having a good experience.

Janika2018 J

Great instructor and great class!

Response from the owner: Thank you, Janika, for your great feedback! We're delighted to know you enjoyed the class and found the instructor to be excellent. We hope to see you again for your future training needs.

michele mcneilly

Great CPR class. Teacher is very knowledgeable!

Response from the owner: Thank you, Michele, for your wonderful review! We're glad you had a positive experience in the CPR class and found the instructor knowledgeable. We look forward to welcoming you back for future training.

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Great experience! Will definitely use them in the future. Terance made the process so easy.

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Super friendly and knowledgeable! Definitely recommend coming here for all your CPR needs.

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Jessica Houlden

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Very detailed and thorough course. Instructor was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. Will definitely be using this again!

Jordan235

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So efficient and easy! This is the best bls experience I've had in years of bls courses. Definitely go here for cost and efficiency. Bonus points for the friendly puppy!

Chasity Curry

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I really enjoyed taking the BLS class, the instructors are very confident, encouraging and informative. I will be back when it’s time to renew. Thank you Sierra BLS for your amazing work!!

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I really enjoyed taking this BLS class, the instructor is very confident and informative. I will be back when it’s time to renew.

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Smaller class for better 1:1 learning. Highly recommend it.

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It was great he was a good teacher. I even passed the first time

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Great class for busy professionals. Very effective and time conscious.

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Great explanations, super relaxing class, and very accommodating for people who have different learning expirences!

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I needed certification for school quickly and found Sierra BLS online. Very informative and hands-on. Easy to register and availability depending on class needed is almost any day.

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Great experience! Terrance was very knowledgeable.

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Amazing class! Instructor is very nice and friendly ans made the class very fun ans enjoyable! Highly recommend

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Steve Wester

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This is the best place for certification! I always get what I signed up for here and the instructoris straight and to the point! Great classes! If I could give it 6 stars I would!

Amanda Lee

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Quick and smooth class! Lots of open class available times making it more convenient to schedule around my schedule.

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Thorough and efficient class. I will certainly go back to Sierra BLS for any future training I may need.

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