AHA Accredited

CPR Certification
Classes in California -

AHA BLS, ACLS & PALS

Complete your AHA CPR certification with our flexible blended learning program. Study online, complete a brief hands-on skills session, and receive your official AHA eCard the same day.

4.9/5 from 800+ reviews, Trusted by California healthcare teams

Get Certified. Save Lives

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Learning Path | Three Steps
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Self-Guided
Online Learning

Hands-On
Skills Check

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Immediate AHA
Certification

Certification Issued Same Day
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Authorized CPR Certification Courses in California

ACLS Course

(Initial & Renewal)

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American Heart Association

Heartcode ® ACLS

BLS Course

(Initial & Renewal)

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American Heart Association

Heartcode ® BLS

PALS Course

(Initial & Renewal)

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American Heart Association

Heartcode ® PALS

Our Training

California's Premier Destination for AHA CPR Certification

CPR California is powered by CPR VAM and provides trusted American Heart Association (AHA) CPR certification programs for healthcare professionals, students, businesses, and individuals throughout California. Our mission is to make high-quality CPR education accessible through a flexible blended learning model that combines official AHA HeartCode® online coursework with a convenient in-person skills assessment. Every course is designed to help learners build practical life-saving skills while meeting nationally recognized certification standards.

We offer CPR, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification through a streamlined training process that fits busy schedules. Complete your online coursework at your own pace, then visit one of our California training locations for a brief hands-on skills session using advanced Voice-Assisted Manikins (VAMs). These intelligent training systems provide real-time feedback to help you develop confidence and perform essential CPR techniques accurately before earning your certification.

Whether you’re obtaining certification for the first time or renewing existing credentials, CPR California is committed to delivering a smooth and professional training experience from start to finish. With flexible scheduling, same-day American Heart Association eCard issuance, dedicated customer support, and training trusted by healthcare providers, educational institutions, and employers, we make it easy to earn a nationally recognized certification while gaining the skills needed to respond confidently during emergencies.

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Students Trained Annually
20000 +
Convenient Locations Nationwide
60 +
Pass Rate
70 %
Years of Training Experience
20 +
Our advantage

Nationally Accepted. Professionally Respected.

Our American Heart Association training programs meet the standards trusted by healthcare systems and workplaces across the country. By combining online education with practical skills verification, we prepare learners for real emergency situations while simplifying the certification process.

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AHA CPR Certification Powered by Innovative Training Technology

Experience a smarter way to earn your American Heart Association certification. With over 20 years of experience, we combine online learning with hands-on skills training using advanced voice-assisted manikins that provide real-time feedback. Get certified instantly upon passing, with unlimited retakes until you succeed.

24/7 access to official HeartCode® online learning from any device

Advanced Voice-Assisted Manikins (VAMs) with real-time coaching and performance feedback

Training based on the latest American Heart Association guidelines

Free retake if you don’t pass the course

Why Choose

The California CPR Training Advantage

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Nationwide Recognition

Our American Heart Association (AHA) certification is accepted throughout California and across the United States, including hospitals, healthcare facilities, schools, universities, and workplaces. It is widely recognized for employment, professional licensing, and career advancement.

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Advanced Training Technology

Train using innovative Voice-Assisted Manikins (VAMs) that provide real-time feedback on compression depth, rate, and technique. This hands-on technology helps you build accuracy, confidence, and CPR skills that meet current AHA standards.

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Support at Every Stage

From registration to certification, our team is here to help with scheduling, course selection, and skills preparation. We make the process simple and stress-free, with support available 7 days a week from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

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Same-Day eCard

After successfully completing your training and skills evaluation, your official AHA eCard is issued the same day. This allows you to quickly meet employment, credentialing, or licensing requirements throughout California.

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Unlimited Retake Opportunities

Need extra practice before passing your skills assessment? We offer opportunities to retake the evaluation, giving you the support and flexibility needed to build confidence and achieve certification requirements.

WE TRAIN THEM ALL

Who Relies on Our CPR Training in California

Our American Heart Association (AHA) CPR certification programs are trusted across California by individuals and organizations seeking reliable, high-quality lifesaving training for both professional and personal needs.

Healthcare

& Clinical Professionals

Workplace, Education

& Community Members

Take the Next Step and get Certified Fast!!

Whether you’re upgrading your credentials or starting fresh, our California CPR and life support training programs make certification straightforward. Learn online at your own pace, complete your skills check in person, and receive a nationally recognized AHA ACLS, BLS, or PALS certification without long classroom commitments.

What Our Students Say

Hear from Our Certified Professionals

Theresa Killian
4 days ago
Clean facility! Easy to locate, plenty of parking. Can work through the review at your own pace!
Response from the owner:Theresa, thank you for the five-star review. We’re happy the facility was clean and easy to find and that parking met your needs. It’s great the self-paced review option worked well for you. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back.
Yesenia Mendoza
4 days ago
Online lessons were great! Having the ability to choose the date and time of your in person skills was the best!! Multiple dates available and times and feel prepared with my ACLS training!
Response from the owner:Yesenia, thank you for the five-star review. It’s great to hear the online lessons met your needs and that the flexible in-person scheduling helped you feel prepared for ACLS. Your feedback means a lot, and we look forward to supporting you with any future training.
Aaron Thomas
5 days ago
Response from the owner:Aaron, we appreciate you taking the time to rate us five stars. Your support means a lot, and we're glad you had a great experience. We hope to see you again soon.
Terrie Hallums
6 days ago
Gina Solomon
6 days ago
This is a quick and effective online class. I was impressed at the fact that it was engaging and included all the essential material in an easy-to-understand format, with good reinforcement of any areas that I missed initially. The skills portion is a bit of a workout, but was also effective at improving my skills. I liked the fact that it was possible to practice first. However, the San Rafael site is in a medical office building and the room number isn't listed, so it was very difficult to find! I spent quite a while wandering around the building until I eventually found it!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Gina, for the five-star review. We’re pleased the online class and skills practice were engaging and effective. We’re sorry you had difficulty locating the San Rafael room, that must have been frustrating. We appreciate your feedback and will share it with the site team to improve signage and directions.
Hayley Sterbick
6 days ago
Nice and easy experience! Parking was not an issue, and instructions made it very easy to find where I had to go.
Response from the owner:Hayley, thank you for the five-star review. We’re glad the visit was easy and the directions helped you find the right spot. It’s great to hear parking was convenient. We appreciate you choosing us and hope to see you again.
ronnie
1 week ago
Response from the owner:ronnie, thanks for the five-star rating. We're delighted you were pleased with your experience. Your feedback brightens our team's day and motivates us to keep improving. We look forward to welcoming you back.
Sierra Meyer
1 week ago
Perfect setup for both seasoned healthcare professionals and those newer to the field. The adaptive online didactic portion tailors the material to your existing knowledge, providing clear instruction where needed without making you sit through content you already know. The skills portion was straightforward and convenient, with clear instructions for accessing the room and an easy to follow computer-guided process. When I needed assistance, the staff responded quickly and were very helpful. Overall, a smooth, efficient, and well-designed experience. I’ll be taking all my future BLS classes with CPR VAM
Response from the owner:Sierra, thank you for the wonderful review. We’re pleased the adaptive online didactic and the skills session matched your experience level and were easy to follow. It’s great our staff could assist quickly. We appreciate you choosing us for future BLS classes.
Rob C.
2 weeks ago
Very good. With this program, I have probably learned more than the last several recerts. Thank you!
Response from the owner:Rob, thank you for the five-star review. We are glad the program helped you learn more than your previous recerts, and we appreciate you sharing that feedback. We look forward to supporting your continued growth.
Allan Rojas
2 weeks ago
Great system, I actually felt like I walked out with something new and useful, and I love how during the skill test even if you passed you can retry to do better I really appreciated that system
Response from the owner:Allan, thanks for the great review. We’re happy the course gave you useful takeaways and that the option to retry a passed skill test helped you raise your performance. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to supporting your continued learning.
Tzitzik Gonzalez
3 weeks ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Tzitzik, for taking the time to leave a review! We truly appreciate your support and are grateful you chose us for your certification needs. We’re happy to have been part of your experience!
Grace Szabo
3 weeks ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Grace, for taking the time to leave a review! We truly appreciate your support and are grateful you chose us for your certification needs. We’re happy to have been part of your experience!
Riya Bhatia
3 weeks ago
Response from the owner:Riya, thank you for the five-star rating. We're pleased you had a great experience and appreciate you taking the time to share it. We look forward to assisting you again.
Joshua Choy
3 weeks ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Joshua, for taking the time to leave a review! We’re glad you found the pricing reasonable and truly appreciate your support. Thank you for choosing us!
Bre Champagne
3 weeks ago
Easy to use (I renewed AHA ACLS). Online portion was available immediately. For the hands on part at CPR-VAM: I felt very well prepared with the detailed videos provided- from where to go in the building to how to best use the VAM. Practice mode and unlimited re-tries if needed.
Response from the owner:We appreciate your review, Bre. We are glad the online ACLS portion was available immediately and that the videos, practice mode, and unlimited re-tries helped you feel confident for the hands-on CPR-VAM session. Thank you for sharing your experience, we look forward to supporting your future renewals.
Andrew Taulbee
3 weeks ago
Response from the owner:Andrew, thank you for the five-star rating. We appreciate you taking the time to share your support and are glad your experience met expectations. We look forward to serving you again in the future.
Cherrie Cruz
3 weeks ago
Super easy skills lab for PALS!
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Response from the owner:Cherrie, thanks for sharing that the PALS skills lab was super easy. We’re glad the hands-on format worked well for you. Your feedback encourages us to keep things simple and effective, and we hope to support your next training.
Lilyjana Flores
3 weeks ago
Response from the owner:Lilyjana, thank you for the five-star review. We’re delighted you had a positive experience. Your support motivates our team, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Kaytee Murray
4 weeks ago
Very clean environment with easy to follow instructions! Will definitely be back next time I need to renew!
Response from the owner:Kaytee Murray, thank you for the five-star review. We’re glad the space felt very clean and the instructions were easy to follow. We look forward to assisting with your next renewal.
Dion Kelson
4 weeks ago
Super convenient and easy to use
Response from the owner:Dion, thank you for the kind review. We’re glad our setup made things convenient and easy to use for you. Your feedback encourages our team and means a lot.
Response from the owner:Jamie, we’re grateful you left a five-star rating. Your support motivates our team and helps us keep improving. We hope to welcome you back soon.
aden schopen
4 weeks ago
Response from the owner:Aden, we’re thrilled you gave us five stars. Your support means a lot and motivates our team to keep improving. We look forward to welcoming you back.
Angelica Leon
4 weeks ago
This provider truly goes above and beyond! It was my first time completing BLS/ACLS training through an online and in-person format, and I was very impressed with the entire experience. The room for the in-person portion was clean and organized. The instructions and signs were clear and easy to follow, including simple directions for using the manikin and laptop. Another great feature is that they are one of the few providers offering a bundle discount for BLS, ACLS, and PALS, which is an excellent value. I also had an issue and couldn’t make it to my scheduled in-person portion. Their rescheduling process was fast and easy, and they were very helpful in getting everything taken care of. I’m so glad I found this place! 🔥 I highly recommend this provider for BLS, ACLS, and PALS training. It was a great experience from start to finish!
Response from the owner:Angelica, thank you for taking the time to share this detailed feedback. We are delighted the blended format, clear instructions, tidy training space, and quick rescheduling made the experience smooth. It means a lot that you recommend our BLS, ACLS, and PALS bundles, and we look forward to helping you again.
Vanessa Rocha
1 month ago
Great experience, would definitely recommend and return!
Response from the owner:Vanessa, we’re thrilled you had a great experience and appreciate the recommendation. We look forward to welcoming you back and will keep working to make every visit excellent.
Giveususfree1826
1 month ago
Well-run simulation, thorough and succinct. I felt like I had an instructor in there, that’s how good the simulation was. I learned a lot
Response from the owner:Giveususfree1826, we are thrilled the simulation felt like having an instructor and that it was both thorough and concise. It is rewarding to hear it helped you learn so much. Thank you for leaving this positive review. We hope to continue supporting your progress.
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

About CPR, BLS, ACLS, and PALS Classes in California

Real answers to questions we hear every day from students across California.

Can I Start The Online Portion Of The Course Anytime?

Yes. The HeartCode® online portion is available 24/7, allowing you to begin your training whenever it fits your schedule and complete it at your own pace before the in-person skills session.

The hands-on skills session is designed to be brief and efficient. Most participants complete it in a short appointment without extended classroom time.

Yes, advance scheduling is recommended to ensure availability at your preferred California training location and time slot.

Training is conducted using advanced Voice-Assisted Manikins (VAMs) that guide your performance in real time and help reinforce proper compression depth, rate, and technique.

Can I Pause And Resume My Online Course Later?

Yes. The online HeartCode® modules are self-paced, so you can log out and return anytime without losing progress.

Yes. The blended format is specifically designed for working professionals, allowing you to complete the online portion on your own time and attend a short scheduled skills session.

Support assistance is available to help resolve login, access, or system issues so you can continue your training without disruption.

What Kind Of CPR Skills Will I Be Tested On?

You will be assessed on core life-saving skills such as chest compressions, rescue breathing techniques, and proper emergency response sequence using AHA guidelines.

No equipment is required. All training materials and manikins are provided at the training center.