Basic Life Support Provider Certification in Woodbridge, Virginia
Our Basic Life Support (BLS) program at 1st Providence Healthcare offers flexible healthcare training through both virtual and in-person classes, ensuring you gain life-saving skills on your schedule. Whether you are starting or advancing your healthcare career, our expert-led sessions provide the certification you need.
Why Become a Basic Life Support Provider?
Earning your BLS certification is a foundational step in any healthcare career, providing the essential skills to save lives during cardiac emergencies. This credential is often a mandatory requirement for clinical roles, ensuring you remain compliant with industry standards. By mastering these life-saving techniques, you enhance your professional value and readiness to respond effectively in high-pressure medical environments.
Why Students Choose 1st Providence
Expert Instructors
Our seasoned professionals bring real-world clinical experience to every healthcare training session.
Flexible Learning
We offer hybrid options including virtual theory and hands-on in-person skills assessments.
AHA Certification
Students receive official American Heart Association E-Cards upon successful course completion.
Modern Facilities
Train with the latest medical equipment in a supportive and professional environment.
Career Support
We focus on skills that directly translate to success in your healthcare career.
Affordable Excellence
High-quality instruction provided at competitive rates to help you reach your goals.
Recommended For Anyone In The Healthcare Profession
Basic Life Support (BLS) is recommended for anyone in the healthcare profession, including Physicians, Nurses, Paramedics, Emergency Medical Technicians, Police Officers, Firefighters, Respiratory, Physical, and Occupational Therapists, Physician Assistants, Residents, Medical or Nursing students in training, Aides, Medical Assistants or Nursing Assistants, and other Allied Health Personnel.
BLS Provider Class
Do you need to become a BLS provider for the first time? We offer the perfect program to help you achieve this goal!
Price - $90
All course fees are non-refundable
Prices subject to change without notice
Program Details:
This comprehensive training focuses on the AHA Chain of Survival, teaching students to recognize cardiac arrest and perform high-quality CPR on adults, children, and infants. You will master the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and barrier devices for effective ventilations. The curriculum emphasizes the critical impact of early intervention and the mastery of life-saving techniques for respiratory and cardiac emergencies.
Furthermore, students develop the skills necessary to function as effective team members during multirescuer resuscitation efforts. You will learn the precise techniques for relieving foreign-body airway obstructions in both adults and infants through hands-on practice. By the end of the course, you will be prepared to pass the required skills and written exams to earn your official AHA BLS E-Card.
Students must pass a written exam and skills test in order to qualify for a BLS for Healthcare Providers Course completion AHA E-Card
2026 Semester Dates
- TBD
BLS Provider (Renewal)
Have you already received your BLS Provider certification but need to renew it? Our renewal program offers you a simple path for becoming recertified.
Price - $90
All course fees are non-refundable
Prices subject to change without notice
Program Details:
The BLS Provider (Renewal) course is designed for current healthcare professionals to refresh and sharpen their life-saving skills. This streamlined curriculum focuses on the critical concepts of high-quality CPR, the updated AHA Chain of Survival, and the specific differences between adult, child, and infant rescue techniques. Participants will demonstrate proficiency in both 1-rescuer and 2-rescuer scenarios, including the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and advanced airway management.
In addition to core resuscitation skills, the renewal training covers effective bag-mask ventilation techniques and specialized rescue breathing. Students will also review the precise protocols for relieving foreign-body airway obstructions (choking) across all age groups. To successfully earn your updated AHA BLS E-Card, you must pass the required written exam and hands-on skills test during the session.
Students must pass a written exam and skills test in order to qualify for a BLS for Healthcare Providers Course completion AHA E-Card
2026 Semester Dates
- TBD
How to Register
Securing your spot in the Basic Life Support (BLS) program is a simple, streamlined process. We encourage early registration as class sizes are kept small to ensure personalized instruction.
Submit Your Application: Complete the online enrollment form with your basic student and professional details.
Secure Your Seat: Full payment of the $90 course fee is required to hold your place in the upcoming session.
Receive Confirmation: Once your registration and payment are processed, you will receive a welcome email containing your pre-course materials and location details.
Are You Ready to Start Your Career in Healthcare?
We’re here to help you take the next step! Contact us today to enroll in our high-quality training programs today.