Class Schedule

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BLS Basic Life Support (Traditional Classroom)

AHA BLS is for healthcare professionals & medical students. Choose from 3 options:

1) Three hour course (no work online). Schedule listed with RED links.

2) Online + Skills 24/7 in Chicago / Schaumburg IL  Instant certification 

3) Schedule at home, offered daily. Incudes shipping and expedited options Hybrid-Virtual

BLS Complete Online with Skills Session - Skills Hourly EVERY DAY

HeartCode BLS Complete

This course INCLUDES the 2025 HeartCode BLS Online Part 1 ($36.00 value), a hands-on skill session, and a BLS Provider eCard.

Upon registration, you will receive an assignment for a HeartCode BLS Complete course, which should be completed online.  Registrations received after 5 pm will be assigned the following business day.  The new 2025 HeartCode BLS course is designed to be adaptive to the learner's knowledge and experience, and can be completed in 1-2 hours.  Upon completion, practice and test your skills with an American Heart Association-developed state-of-the-art Voice Assisted Manikin (VAM) that will guide you through high-quality CPR and AED skills.  During skills testing, an instructor will not be present since the manikin & computer will guide you through the BLS skills.  Your eCard will be issued immediately upon completion.  

The certification issued with be the SAME as if you attended a live in-person class with us!  This is a new American Heart Association program to ensure quality CPR training can be done frequently and conveniently.  

Cancellation/Rescheduling Policy  There are no refunds after your purchase. However, you can reschedule your skills session by paying the $25 rescheduling fee for each reschedule. Or, you can pay the $10 Reschedule Insurance and reschedule as many times as needed.

MORE HOURS HERE Schaumburg/Chicago

BLS Skills Session

BLS is for healthcare professionals & medical students. Choose from two options:

1) One Hour Skills Check (BLS online sold separately). Schedule listed with RED links.

2) Online + Skills 24/7 in Chicago / Schaumburg IL only. Instant certification 

3) Skill Session at home. Offered daily. Inlcudes shipping and expedited options. Virtual 

 

ACLS + PALS Skills Session *BLS optional

ACLS and PALS certifications are for healthcare professionals who manage cardiovascular emergencies and other critical conditions. Choose from these TWO options: 

1) Attend one of our scheduled skills sessions. See RED links. Online course not included.

2) Online + Skills 24/7 in Chicago / Schaumburg IL  Inlcudes online + skills + instant card.

ACLS Complete Online with Skills Session - Skills Hourly EVERY DAY

HeartCode ACLS Complete

This course INCLUDES the 2025 HeartCode ACLS Online Part 1 ($168.00 value), a hands-on skill session, and an ACLS Provider eCard.

Upon registration, you will receive an assignment for a HeartCode ACLS Complete course, which should be completed online.  Registrations received after 5 pm will be assigned the following business day.  The new 2025 HeartCode ACLS course is designed to be adaptive to the learner's knowledge and experience, and can be completed in 4-5 hours.  Upon completion, practice and test your skills with an American Heart Association-developed state-of-the-art Voice Assisted Manikin (VAM) that will guide you through high-quality CPR and AED skills.  During skills testing, an instructor will not be present since the manikin & computer will guide you through the skills.  Your eCard will be issued immediately upon completion.  

The certification issued with be the SAME as if you attended a live in-person class with us!  This is a new American Heart Association program to ensure quality CPR training can be done frequently and conveniently.  

Cancellation/Rescheduling Policy There are no refunds after your purchase. However, you can reschedule your skills session by paying the $25 rescheduling fee for each reschedule. Or, you can pay the $10 Reschedule Insurance and reschedule as many times as needed.

  

MORE HOURS HERE Schaumburg/Chicago

ACLS Skills Session *BLS optional

ACLS is forhealthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies or personnel in emergency response. Choose from these TWO options:

1) Attend one of our scheduled skills sessions. See RED links. Online course not included.

2) Online + Skills 24/7 in Chicago / Schaumburg IL  Inlcudes online + skills + instant card.

 

PALS Complete Online with Skills Session - Skills Hourly EVERY DAY

HeartCode PALS Complete

This course INCLUDES the 2025 HeartCode PALS Online Part 1 ($168.00 value), a hands-on skill session, and an PALS Provider eCard.

Upon registration, you will receive an assignment for a HeartCode PALS Complete course, which should be completed online.  Registrations received after 5 pm will be assigned the following business day.  The new 2025 HeartCode PALS course is designed to be adaptive to the learner's knowledge and experience, and can be completed in 4-5 hours.  Upon completion, practice and test your skills with an American Heart Association-developed state-of-the-art Voice Assisted Manikin (VAM) that will guide you through high-quality CPR and AED skills.  During skills testing, an instructor will not be present since the manikin & computer will guide you through the skills.  Your eCard will be issued immediately upon completion.  

The certification issued with be the SAME as if you attended a live in-person class with us!  This is a new American Heart Association program to ensure quality CPR training can be done frequently and conveniently.  

Cancellation/Rescheduling Policy
There are no refunds after your purchase. However, you can reschedule your skills session by paying the $25 rescheduling fee for each reschedule. Or, you can pay the $10 Reschedule Insurance and reschedule as many times as needed.

 

MORE HOURS HERE Schaumburg/Chicago

PALS Skills Session *BLS optional

PALS is for healthcare providers who respond to emergencies in infants and children and for personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care and critical care units. Choose from these TWO options: 

1) Attend one of our scheduled skills sessions. See RED links. Online course not included.

2) Online + Skills 24/7 in Chicago / Schaumburg IL  Inlcudes online + skills + instant card.

ACLS Provider Class (Traditional Update Class)

Required Material:  The 2020 ACLS Provider Manual or eBook is required. 

A)  ACLS Provider Manual (longer ship times)> https://shopcpr.heart.org/acls-provider-manual

B)  ACLS Provider eBook (instant download)> https://shopcpr.heart.org/acls-provider-manual-ebook

Precourse Requirement:  Before taking the ACLS course, you must pass the online ACLS Precourse Self-Assessment with a score of 70% or higher. This test is available through the American Heart Association eLearning site - https://elearning.heart.org/courses/24

In order to be prepared for this one-day ACLS course, students are encouraged to also complete the PreCourse Work training along with the Self-Assessment - https://elearning.heart.org/course/424/  This includes video lessons that cover multiple medical subjects and include engaging questions, enabling you to be better prepared to participate in the ACLS Provider class and achieve a successful outcome.

Course Format and Exam During the classroom portion, skills are taught in large-group sessions and small-group learning and testing stations where case-based scenarios are presented. For the exams, students must be able to demonstrate skills competency in all learning stations and pass the high-quality BLS skills test, the bag-mask ventilation with OPA/NPA insertion skills test, the Megacode test and finally, pass the ACLS exam with a score of 84% or higher.

OPTIONAL BLS Skills Add-On Students have the option to add on an accelerated BLS Skills Session.  Please note you must complete HeartCode BLS Online.

Certification Card Students will receive their certification within 24 hours of their scheduled course, from ecards@heart.org.

Continuing Education Credits  EMS Professionals requiring continuing education credits must submit a written request within 60 days of course completion. Please submit your request by emailing   Learn more>

CPR/AED Skills Session

This is a non-medical certification, for anyone with little or no medical training who needs CPR AED training and a course completion card for job.  Heartsaver CPR/AED required, sold separately here> at AHA ShopCPR.  Choose from 2 options:

 

1) One hour skills check at our location. Schedule listed below with RED LINKS. 

2) Skills check at home, offered daily. Inlcudes shipping and expedited options. Virtual 

FA/CPR/AED Skills Session

A non-medical certification, for anyone with little or no medical training who needs First Aid CPR AED training and a course completion card (caregivers, teachers, group home, construction, security, general knowledge etc). Heartsaver FA/CPR/AED online is required, sold separately here> at AHA ShopCPR.  Choose from two options. 

 

1) One hour skills check at our location. Schedule listed below with RED LINKS. 

2) Skills check at home, offered daily. Inlcudes shipping and expedited options. Virtual 

 

First Aid Skills Session

First Aid is for anyone with little or no medical training who needs first aid training and a course completion card for job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA). Choose from 2 options:

 

1) One Hour Skills Check (Heartsaver First Aid online sold separately). Skills schedule listed with RED links.

2) Skill Session at home. Offered daily. Inlcudes shipping and expedited options. Virtual 

 

Pediatric FA/CPR/AED Skills Session

Pediatric First Aid CPR AED is for those involved in childcare who have a duty to respond to illnesses and injuries in a child or infant. Heartsaver Pediatric FA/CPR/AED online is required, sold separately here> at AHA ShopCPR. Choose from two options:

1) One hour skills check at our location. Schedule listed below with RED LINKS. 

2) Skills check at home, offered daily. Inlcudes shipping and expedited options. Virtual 

Heartsaver Bloodborne Pathogens

 

Who Should Take This Course?   Heartsaver Bloodborne Pathogens Online is for students who prefer to complete the program at their own pace at work, home, or wherever Internet access is available. This course is designed for workers in the commercial market who must receive training per OSHA standard 1910.1030 and also for anyone with a reasonable chance of coming into contact with bloodborne pathogens such as: correctional officers, childcare workers, security guards, maintenance workers, school personnel, hotel housekeepers, health and fitness club staff, tattoo artists

Required Student Materials There are no additional materials required. 

Course Format and Exam  (1 hour)  Complete the online program at your own pace at work, home, or wherever Internet access is available. There is no skills test or demonstration required for completion of this course. There is an optional written exam if the employer requires an exam for completion.

Course Completion Card  (Valid for 1 year) Students can access downloadable Participation Certificate upon course completion.  

BLS Add-On Skills Session for ACLS or PALS Students Only

Required: Students must be enrolled in an ACLS/PALS Class, Update or Skills Session to qualify.

Required:  Students must purchase and complete BLS HeartCode. Link provided upon registration.

Certification Cards arrive via email, no later than 48 hours of your scheduled course. 

Cancellation / Rescheduling Policy - http://www.citywidecpr.com/refund-policy/

AHA BLS Instructor Course *Current BLS Provider card required
AHA BLS INSTRUCTOR ESSENTIALS COURSE 
 
Required Student Materials  Prior to taking this course, you must have a current BLS Provider card.  
Citywide CPR provides each student with the following:
  • Instructor Candidate Application
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor Essentials Online Course Item: 15-1420
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor Manual Item: 20-1103

Course Format and Exam  Part 1 – Complete the BLS Instructor Essentials Online course: approximately 1.50 hours. Candidates who successfully complete the course receive access to a printable certificate granting them entrance to the hands-on, faculty-led session.  Part 2 – Complete the in-person Classroom Course with our BLS Training Center Faculty.  This includes hands on evaluation of skills, general knowledge, administration, rules and requirements.  This requirement must be completed within 90 Calendar days from date of completion of Online Essentials course.  Part 3 – Successfully be monitored teaching a course within 6 months of completing the In Person Classroom portion of the Instructor Essentials Course.  Training Center Coordinators may require additional monitoring, if needed.

Rescheduling Fee for Public Classes

Reschedule/Cancellation Policy
We do not offer refunds after you register for a course. However, you can reschedule your course by paying the $25 reschedule fee each time you need to reschedule. https://www.citywidecpr.com/reschedule-policy/

Virtual AHA Hands-On Skills Sessions - Offered Daily
AHA Virtual is convenient and flexible for those with busy schedules.
Get certified anywhere, anytime! 
 
1) Book your own date and time.
2) Complete a virtual hands-on skills session with an instructor 100% online
3) Get certified! It's fast and easy! Expedited options are available.
 
AHA certification cards are identical for virtual and public in person classes.

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phone 1 (866)-757-5453
 
BLS ACLS PALS 24X7 CHICAGO (River North) Schedule Appointment
BLS ACLS PALS Mon-Sat  SCHAUMBURG, IL Schedule Appointment
 
VIRTUAL - SCHEDULE AT HOME Schedule Appointment
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
Rescheduling a Public Class: We do not offer refunds after you register for a course or if you fail a class. However, you can reschedule your course by paying the $25 reschedule fee each time you need to reschedule. 
 
Rescheduling a Virtual Session: $25 fee applies for each rescheduled session.
 
Emergency Cancellation Citywide CPR reserves the right to cancel a class at anytime, due to low enrollment, weather conditions or any uncontrollable circumstance.
 
 
The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the AHA.