American Red Cross class
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Provided by American Red Cross
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
Location
Downtown Training Center
Des Moines, IA
About This Course
Basic Life Support (BLS) is the gold-standard CPR certification for healthcare professionals, required by nearly every hospital, clinic, dental office, and EMS agency. The American Red Cross BLS program (r.25) aligns with the latest 2025 ILCOR/AHA Consensus on Science guidelines.
This in-person course covers the science of CPR, the cardiac chain of survival, high-quality chest compressions, bag-valve-mask ventilation, two-rescuer CPR, AED use, team dynamics, and relief of choking in adults, children, and infants. Hands-on skills practice is conducted throughout under instructor supervision.
Upon successful completion, you receive an American Red Cross BLS certification valid for two years. The course also awards 0.5 CEUs / 4.5 contact hours accredited by IACET.
Duration
3.5h in-person
Prerequisites
None required.
Who Should Attend
Registered nurses, physicians, EMTs and paramedics, dental assistants and hygienists, CNAs, medical assistants, and any healthcare or public safety professional required to hold current BLS certification.
How to Get There
Facility Hours
Closed · opens Tuesday at 8:00 AM
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Basic Life Support (BLS)
Jul 21, 2026
3:00 PM
This class is full.
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