The AHA’s BLS course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).

Who should take this course?

The AHA’s BLS Course is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings.

What does this course teach?

• High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
• The AHA Chain of Survival, specifically the BLS components
• Important early use of an AED
• Effective ventilations using a barrier device
• Importance of teams in multirescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multirescuer CPR
• Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants

In-person BLS Classes are scheduled on an as-needed basis.  Call PFR at 541-360-0030 to inquire about scheduling a group class (must have at least six students), or to schedule skills verification.

American Heart Association Certification 

Class Fees 2025

BLS CPR

• Healthcare Provider................................................. $85

• Skills Validation*......................................................... $45

* Must present a valid on-line AHA certificate of completion
   Cost for online class: $36 for Heartcode BLS
   HeartCode BLS On-line Course