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

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

Same-Day Certification

All AHA eCards are issued before you leave the classroom after your course.

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?

American Heart Association - Reno, NV - Sierra BLS LLC

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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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d freeman
d freeman
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Great class, great instruction and to the point!! No nonsense and it didn’t take all day long. Very efficient…
Beverly Harding
Beverly Harding
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Good class & very helpful teachers.
Brittany Jemmoua
Brittany Jemmoua
1742141225
Professional, easy, and incredibly convenient. Would absolutely recommend. I did the instruction portion online and then went to Sierra for the skills portion. Will use this service again.
Benjamin Mangum
Benjamin Mangum
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Emily was a great instructor!!!
Andre Langenhuizen
Andre Langenhuizen
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Great! Thorough to the point. Emily was awesome.
Marissa Matthews
Marissa Matthews
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Instructor was very helpful
Harrison Coggeshall
Harrison Coggeshall
1741115991
Informative and respectful of time.
Daniel Caringal
Daniel Caringal
1740956126
Had a great time! Very informative and useful!
Teri Littler-Frazier
Teri Littler-Frazier
1740863509
I have over 45 years of nursing which required BLS, PALS, ACLS + AED. I can honestly state that Terry's class was one of the best in all of my history. His presentation is clear, concise + meaningful. He is oozing with knowledge, and willingly delivers it with ease. I doubt a living human has ever failed his class. I would highly recommend his class to everyone.
Carly Owens
Carly Owens
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Terrence was awesome! He was thorough and personable and moved at a great pace for everyone in the class. I will definitely be returning to renew when it comes time, 5 Stars!My one complaint is that I did not get to meet this puppy 😜 maybe next time!!
Danelle McLean
Danelle McLean
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Thank you for the excellent class! I found it very informative, and your expertise made the class engaging and enjoyable. I also appreciated the responsiveness in scheduling a large group of people. Highly recommend Sierra BLS!
Tina Michelle
Tina Michelle
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Instructor was awesome! 13+ years experience, very knowledgeable, accommodating and affordable!
Angelina Penola
Angelina Penola
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Terrence was great!!
Circe Bailey
Circe Bailey
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I loved how efficient Terry was in teaching us and his constructive feedback
Jordan
Jordan
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Small and efficient class. Instructor is great, most knowledgeable person I’ve ever had teach CPR. Highly recommend whether you are genuinely interested or just trying to fulfill a requirement
Sharon Hiatt
Sharon Hiatt
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Great class. Informative and fun. Highly recommend
Anitza A
Anitza A
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Professional, kind and informative cpr/aed class! I asked for a class on short notice and they replied quickly and were able to get me a class as soon as they could, which I appreciate so much and thank them for. Thank you Sierra Bls!
Victoria Lokke
Victoria Lokke
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I had a really great experience to renew my BLS CPR. It was super easy to book a class online. The course instructor was very knowledgeable, hands-on, and helpful with answering questions. There is a nice 2-page guide supplied online with your online purchase with important points to remember and helps you prepare ahead of the class. Remember to submit online or bring your prior CPR card if you are taking a renewal class.I really like the class size as it was smaller than what I have experienced in the past at other facilities. This made it so much better and easier to get through the questions, material, practice, and was so much more efficient. He supplied a copy of my AHA card right away after taking the test as well as a nursing CEU certificate. Excellent! I will definitely come back for my next renewal!
Luz Raines
Luz Raines
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Quick, thorough, easy. Terry was a great instructor.
Michelle Madrid
Michelle Madrid
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Great BLS class and instructor. Signing up for a class was simple—many available dates and times to sign up for. The material was straight forward yet thorough. Their mannequins were also clean and functional.
Jordan McCarthy
Jordan McCarthy
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A fantastic presentation with example stories, good jokes, and interactivity. And cherry on top - he even installed a keyboard for me for my ergonomic office set up!
Megan Baker
Megan Baker
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Terrance was an amazing teacher! Our company is much better prepared for an emergency, and we very much enjoyed his jokes, his generosity and knowledge. Thank you, Sierra BLS!
Ivett Ponce
Ivett Ponce
1737939714
The instructor for my ACLS initial Certification made it very easy to understand. He truly has a gift for teaching & this is my official place to get my recertifications moving forward!
Michelle Perreira
Michelle Perreira
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Great instructor, great class! I'm from California visiting... when my renewal comes up again, this is who I'll choose!Thank you Instructor Terance!
Ann Rose Ical
Ann Rose Ical
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I recently took the BLS certification course and it was an outstanding experience. The instructor is extremely knowledgeable, approachable, and kept the class engaged with practical demonstrations and clear explanations. I really appreciated how they tailored the course to everyone’s level of experience and made sure we were all comfortable performing CPR and using BVMs. I also appreciated how he brought us knee pads to use!! The hands-on practice helped me feel more confident in my skills. I highly recommend this instructor for anyone looking to gain or refresh their BLS certification – you won’t be disappointed.
Angelica Okonkwo
Angelica Okonkwo
1737057949
This course was great! Terance has a wealth or knowledge along with instructor Jessica H. This was honestly the best ACLS class I have taken and this was my 5th renewal! I recommend Sierra BLS to any and all health care professionals or regular everyday people who want to be CPR/AED/First Aid Certified.
RC
RC
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sandiego lehman
sandiego lehman
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The Instructor was very nice and he answered all my questions and it was very understanding
Frankie Rowe
Frankie Rowe
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I oddly enough had a class alone, but it was great and I learned a lot, thanks for everything!
Leslie Matejcek
Leslie Matejcek
1734981660
I used Sierra BLS for my BLS renewal and had a great experience. It was super easy to schedule and I was able to get in for a skills check ASAP. Very nice staff and a clean environment. Absolutely recommend and I will return for recertification in 2 years!
larry caton
larry caton
1734909034
Very professional and experienced instructor. Easy to follow instructions and hands on sessions promoted an effective learning environment. I highly recommend this course and instructor.
Daniela Gonzalez
Daniela Gonzalez
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Had class on 12/20/24 super informational, interactive! Really enjoyed classed!!
Megan Galloway
Megan Galloway
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I had to do an ACLS class for work (which is my nightmare) but Sierra BLS made it approachable and easy (ish). Great communication and lots of class times available. I'll use them again in the future!
Cameron Shonnard
Cameron Shonnard
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Honestly a great class that was concise and with an amazing teacher. They have the class set up very well and I feel incredibly confident going forward.
Kenna W.
Kenna W.
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I highly recommend this company if you’re looking to get your BLS/ACLS. The instructor, Terrance is extremely knowledgeable and a great teacher. He’s very patient and understanding, and he will make sure to have all of your questions answered by the end of the day. I walked away from this course feeling much more confident in myself, my knowledge, and my practice.
Samantha Worsnop
Samantha Worsnop
1734464830
The instructor was incredibly knowledgeable, flexible, and supportive! I highly recommend this course for both initial certification and renewal.
Brenna Herpolsheimer
Brenna Herpolsheimer
1733947142
If you need certification, this is the best place. The instructor is very knowledgeable, empathetic, and understanding. He even gave out some amazing tips and tricks! The place was cute (as was his puppy). The equipment was clean and easy to use. Highly recommend!
larissa spradlin
larissa spradlin
1733073718
Terance, the instructor, was very knowledgeable and so easy to work with! He made the class enjoyable. Highly recommend!
Stephanie Wright
Stephanie Wright
1732994837
Great class availability and format of the content presented for ACLS renewal. The instructor was excellent and very informative. I will use Sierra BLS for future renewals!
Jessica Tittle
Jessica Tittle
1731529917
Great course! I highly recommend.
John Franklin
John Franklin
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Great class, very informative
Johannah Macy
Johannah Macy
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Great BLS class!!
TRACY CONNOLLY
TRACY CONNOLLY
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Topher Lilly
Topher Lilly
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heather palmer
heather palmer
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They provide really easy classes, small size, and usually available practically immediately
Hyacinth Ventura
Hyacinth Ventura
1730645584
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.
Kayci Christensen
Kayci Christensen
1729785297
Great experience! Will definitely use them in the future. Terance made the process so easy.
Miranda Calvetti
Miranda Calvetti
1729698451
Super friendly and knowledgeable! Definitely recommend coming here for all your CPR needs.
Chasity Curry
Chasity Curry
1728141325
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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