American Heart Association BLS & CPR Provider Classes in Houston
397 N Sam Houston Pkwy E, Houston, Tx. 77060
Experienced AHA Instructors
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Our American Heart Association Classes
At Cardiox Care, we specialize in providing top-tier CPR training as a contracted provider of the American Heart Association (AHA). While the AHA sets the standards and guidelines, they do not offer classes directly. Instead, they rely on trusted providers like us to deliver their lifesaving programs. Proudly serving Houston with over 1,000 five-star reviews, we invite you to experience why we are the leading choice for CPR and emergency cardiovascular care education in the area.
✔ Instructors with Hands-on Experience in clinical practice
✔ Official American Heart Association Certifications valid for 2 years
✔ Follows official AHA guidelines per the latest CPR and ECC standards.
✔ Affordable, hands-on, & engaging agendas per the PAM
✔ Same day CPR & BLS certifications excluding night classes.
Amazing AHA Training Sites
Beautiful Spaces, Better Learning
At Cardiox Care, we understand that the environment plays a crucial role in your learning experience. That’s why we offer training locations that not only meet the highest standards for equipment and facilities but also feature warm and inviting decor. Our venues are designed to provide a comfortable and aesthetically pleasing atmosphere, making your training experience both productive and enjoyable from start to finish.
✔ Easy access off main highways
✔ Free parking space with no hassle
✔ SPACE! no “shoulder-to-shoulder” with others
✔ Premium Hepa Filters at all Locations
No Corners Cut!
Professional Equipment
Prestan Manikins – 1-to-1 student-mannequin ratios. High quality manikins with a revolutionary rate monitor that offers instant feedback via LED’s. Listen and feel the confirmation clicks, leave class feeling confident and prepared to provide high quality CPR in any scenario.
Bag Mask Devices – Practice bag-mask ventilations with both infants and adults.
Anti-Choke Vests – These give you a realistic impression on the pressure it takes to be successful with the heimlich maneuver. Due to it not being mandatory, many companies don’t bother including it, we do!
Sanitizer – Equipment is sanitized after every class. You also have access to multiple hand sanitizing dispensers throughout class.
Your Comfort Matters!
Amenities
Herman Miller Caper Chair – Winner of a NeoCon Gold Award for task seating, the Caper Stacking Chair offers exceptional comfort and performance. Its design features a contoured molded polypropylene back with perforations & flex net seating to help maintain body temperature during long periods of sitting.
“Comfee” Coolers – Feeling warm after several sets of high quality impressions? Grab a FREE drink from our coolers to cool down set to 34F. Too cold? We also have room temp drinks available to you.
“Need” Desks – Smooth, high quality desks that stand out vs the cheap, narrow lifetime desks you typically find in CPR classes.
Schedule Your AHA BLS or CPR & AED Class Below! (From $50)
AHA BLS Provider
We have you covered!
This is the most simple option there is, you enroll for the AHA BLS class, show up, and review all the didactic portions through videos and instruction in class.
You will then take the exam after practicing all the hands-on skills you learned from the videos reviewed in class.
You will even have your certification before leaving! We’ll take care of you from start to finish.
CLASS INCLUDES: 1 & 2-person CPR, AED & BVM use, Heimlich for all ages
CLASS DURATION: 2 Hours
CERTIFICATION DURATION: 2 Years
AHA BLS Provider Calendar
ADDRESS: 397 N sam houston pkwy E ste 200, Houston, Tx. 77060
Invite Your Friends & Family!
Group Classes (4+)
Have a group of your closest friends or colleagues who want to learn from the best? We can set aside time for you and create an unforgettable experience! This is available in-office or at your location!
Company Classes (6+)
Certified employees are more likely to perform CPR in times of emergency. Our 1:1 student mannequin ratios will give your staff the skills they need for this task without feeling overwhelmed or underprepared.
There's a course for everyone, see what's best for you below!
BLS, CPR/FA/AED, ACLS, & PALS
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
WHAT IS BLS?
Basic Life Support, or BLS, generally refers to the type of care that first-responders, healthcare providers and public safety professionals provide to anyone who is experiencing cardiac arrest, respiratory distress or an obstructed airway..
WHAT IS BLS?
Basic Life Support, or BLS, generally refers to the type of care that first-responders, healthcare providers and public safety professionals provide to anyone who is experiencing cardiac arrest, respiratory distress or an obstructed airway..
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?
Professions that require aha BLS certification include nurses (RN), nursing students, doctors, medical assistants, hospital technicians, dental assistants, EMT, physical and occupational therapists, firefighters, paramedics, dentists, respiratory therapists, and more. But you don’t have to be a medical professional to get BLS certification.
WHAT DOES THIS COURSE TEACH?
– High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
– Important early use of an AED
– Effective ventilations using a barrier device
– Importance of teams in multi-rescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multi-rescuer CPR
– Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants
HOW LONG DOES THIS COURSE LAST?
Depending on the organization you need, the basic life support (BLS) courses can last anywhere from 45 minutes to 2 hours. This is due to our 1-to-1 student-mannequin ratios that enable more hands-on practice in a shorter period.
IS THERE PREP WORK REQUIRED?
For Basic Life Support (BLS), if you’re taking the full class with us, you just show up! Well take care of the rest.
If you are taking any blended option (skills session), whether with the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or American Health & Safety Institute (ASHI), you will need to complete an online component prior to attending class.
CPR/FA/AED
WHAT IS FA/CPR/AED?
First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, and Automated External Defibrillator refers to the different types of care available for layman/public responders to provide for an emergency
WHAT IS FA/CPR/AED?
First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, and Automated External Defibrillator refers to the different types of care available for layman/public responders to provide for an emergency
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?
The course is designed for anyone with little or no medical training.
WHAT DOES THIS COURSE TEACH?
– First aid basics (cuts, nose bleeds, burns, heat exhaustion, etc.)
– Medical emergencies
– Injury Emergencies
– Environmental emergencies
– Preventing illness and injury
– Adult CPR and AED use
– Opioid-associated life-threatening emergencies
– Optional modules in Child CPR AED and Infant CPR
HOW LONG DOES THIS COURSE LAST?
Depending on the organization you need, the CPR / FA / AED class variations can last anywhere from 1 to 3 hours. This is due to our 1-to-1 student-mannequin ratios that enable more hands-on practice in a shorter period.
IS THERE PREP WORK REQUIRED?
For CPR/FA/AED courses, we offer the blended option (skills session).
Whether with the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or American Health & Safety Institute (ASHI), you will need to complete an online component prior to attending class.
Go through the registration process for more details on these blended options.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
WHAT IS ACLS?
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support emphasizes providing high-quality patient care by integrating rhythm interpretation, electrical interventions, and pharmacologic knowledge with critical thinking, problem-solving
WHAT IS ACLS?
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support emphasizes providing high-quality patient care by integrating rhythm interpretation, electrical interventions, and pharmacologic knowledge with critical thinking, problem-solving
WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE?
For healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies and for personnel in emergency response
WHAT DOES THIS COURSE TEACH?
– Building on your Basic life support skills, including effective chest compressions, use of a bag-mask device, and use of an AED
– Recognition and early management of respiratory and cardiac arrest
– Recognition and early management of peri-arrest conditions such as symptomatic bradycardia
– Airway management
– Related pharmacology
– Management of ACS and stroke
– Effective communication as a member and leader of a resuscitation team
HOW LONG DOES THIS COURSE LAST?
Advanced Cardiovasular life Support (ACLS) can last anywhere from 1.5-4 hours.
This does not include any prep work that is required prior to class. If you were to consider this, it can last from 5-10 hours.
The prep work required will depend on your status as a renewal or initial student and your experience / knowledge base on ACLS.
IS THERE PREP WORK REQUIRED?
For Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) , depending on if youre an initial or renewal. You will either need to complete the pre-test (if renewing) or both the pre-test and pre-course work (if you’re an initial).
The ACLS pre-test generally last 30 minutes with each attempt. You need a passing score of 70%.
The ACLS pre-course work can last, on average, anywhere from 4-6 hours. This is mandatory for first time students.
The statements above do not include any additional studying you feel necessary to adequately prepare for the ACLS class.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
WHAT IS PALS?
Highlights the Advanced Life Support for Pediatrics.
WHAT IS PALS?
Highlights the Advanced Life Support for Pediatrics.
WHO SHOULD TAKE PALS?
PALS is geared toward healthcare providers who respond to emergencies in infants and children and for personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care and critical care units
WHAT DOES THIS COURSE TEACH?
Throughout your PALS course, you’ll learn to assess, recognize and provide high-quality care to pediatric patients experiencing life-threatening medical emergencies, including shock, cardiac and respiratory events, and how to provide care after the return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) during a resuscitation effort.
HOW LONG DOES THIS COURSE LAST?
Pediatric Advanced life Support (PALS) can last anywhere from 1.5-4 hours.
This does not include any prep work that is required prior to class. If you were to consider this, it can last from 5-10 hours.
The prep work required will depend on your status as a renewal or initial student and your experience / knowledge base on PALS.
IS THERE PREP WORK REQUIRED?
For Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) , depending on if you’re an initial or renewal. You will either need to complete the pre-test (if renewing) or both the pre-test and pre-course work (if you’re an initial).
The PALS pre-test generally last 30 minutes with each attempt. You need a passing score of 70%.
The PALS pre-course work can last, on average, anywhere from 4-6 hours. This is mandatory for first time students.
The statements above do not include any additional studying you feel necessary to adequately prepare for the PALS class.