BLS
AHA BLS Provider
Format: In person, instructor-led, hands-on
Who it is forA first BLS card for nurses, EMTs, dental teams and nursing or EMT students.
- Typical time
- Under 2 hours for most students
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- Heartsaver
AHA Courses in Rancho Cucamonga
CPR Rancho Cucamonga is an American Heart Association Training Site with a classroom in Rancho Cucamonga, near SR-210 and I-15. We teach BLS Provider, BLS Renewal, HeartCode BLS skills sessions, ACLS, PALS and Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED in small, hands-on classes, and every AHA eCard is issued the same day you pass.
American Heart Association Training Site and American Red Cross Training Provider
Every course follows current American Heart Association or American Red Cross guidelines, and your certification card is issued the same day you pass.
Courses
Pick your American Heart Association course
Each course is taught hands-on in our Rancho Cucamonga classroom and ends with an AHA eCard, issued the same day and valid for 2 years.
BLS
AHA BLS Renewal
Format: In person, instructor-led, hands-on
Who it is forAnyone holding an AHA BLS Provider card, including a card that just expired.
- Typical time
- Under 2 hours for most students
Blended
AHA HeartCode BLS
Format: AHA online course, then an in-person skills session
Who it is forBusy providers who would rather do the coursework online and spend less time in class.
- Typical time
- Online first, then about 1 hour in class
- Price
- $79
- Card issued
- AHA BLS Provider eCard
- Valid for
- 2 years
ACLS
AHA ACLS Provider
Format: In person, hands-on megacode and rhythm practice
Who it is forER, ICU and critical care nurses, physicians and paramedics.
- Typical time
- 4 to 6 hours
- Price
- Regular price
$250, now $145 - Card issued
- AHA ACLS Provider eCard
- Valid for
- 2 years
PALS
AHA PALS Provider
Format: In person, hands-on pediatric scenarios and rhythm practice
Who it is forPediatric, NICU, ER and urgent care staff who care for infants and children.
- Typical time
- 4 to 6 hours
- Price
- Regular price
$250, now $145 - Card issued
- AHA PALS Provider eCard
- Valid for
- 2 years
Heartsaver
AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
Format: In person, hands-on first aid, CPR and AED
Who it is forTeachers, coaches, parents, childcare and workplace safety teams. No medical background needed.
- Typical time
- 2 to 4 hours, depending on modules
- Price
- $98
- Card issued
- AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED eCard
- Valid for
- 2 years
Choose
Which AHA course do I need?
Start from your role. If your employer or program names a course, that name wins.
| If you are | Take this course | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing, EMT or dental student, or new to a clinical job | BLS Provider | Healthcare programs and employers ask for the BLS Provider card. |
| Healthcare worker with an AHA BLS card | BLS Renewal or HeartCode BLS | The same card, renewed for another 2 years. |
| ER, ICU or critical care nurse, physician or paramedic | ACLS, often with BLS | Adult cardiac arrest, heart rhythms, medications and leading a resuscitation team. |
| Pediatric, NICU or ER staff who treat children | PALS, often with BLS | Breathing emergencies, shock and cardiac arrest in infants and children. |
| Teacher, coach, parent, childcare provider or workplace responder | Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED | First aid plus CPR and AED, with no medical background needed. |
Around Rancho Cucamonga
Who asks for which AHA card around Rancho Cucamonga
Programs, licensing boards and hospitals near the classroom, and the card each one usually means.
Nursing students: BLS
Chaffey College's Associate Degree Nursing and Vocational Nursing programs, on Haven Avenue in Rancho Cucamonga, ask for an American Heart Association healthcare provider (BLS) card, and the Vocational Nursing program asks for it to be renewed every year.
- Chaffey College nursing programsHaven Ave, Rancho Cucamonga
Dental teams: BLS
The Dental Board of California lists BLS as a mandatory course for license renewal, for dentists and dental auxiliaries alike. AHA BLS Provider and BLS Renewal both issue that card.
Hospital teams: ACLS and PALS
Nearby emergency departments include San Antonio Regional Hospital in Upland and Kaiser Permanente's Ontario and Fontana medical centers. Each hospital unit sets its own card rules, so check yours before you book ACLS or PALS.
- San Antonio Regional HospitalUpland
- Kaiser Permanente Ontario Medical CenterOntario
- Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical CenterFontana
Teachers: Heartsaver
California's preliminary teaching credential calls for infant, child and adult CPR that meets AHA or Red Cross standards. Rancho Cucamonga is served by the Alta Loma, Central, Cucamonga and Etiwanda school districts and the Chaffey Joint Union High School District.
Named as nearby places, not partners. Your program, employer or district has the final word on the card you need.
Your card
How your AHA eCard works
Issued the same day
Pass the skills test and your AHA eCard is issued the same day, ready to forward to your employer or program.
Valid for 2 years
Every AHA provider and Heartsaver card on this page is valid for 2 years. Renew before the date printed on it.
Easy to verify
Employers and schools can check an AHA eCard online with the code printed on the card.
Areas
Open to students from across the west Inland Empire
Every class will be held at our Rancho Cucamonga classroom, open to students from across the west Inland Empire and San Bernardino County. Onsite group training comes to you.
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AHA course questions in Rancho Cucamonga
Which AHA courses are taught in Rancho Cucamonga?
BLS Provider, BLS Renewal, HeartCode BLS skills sessions, ACLS, PALS and Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED, all at our Rancho Cucamonga classroom. Onsite group classes come to your workplace.
Is CPR Rancho Cucamonga an official AHA Training Site?
Yes. CPR Rancho Cucamonga is an American Heart Association Training Site, so every AHA course here ends with an official AHA eCard. It is also an American Red Cross Training Provider.
Do I need BLS as well as ACLS or PALS?
Often, yes. Many employers that ask for ACLS or PALS also ask for a current BLS card, so check your requirement. ACLS and PALS classes run 4 to 6 hours, and combined options are listed below as they open.
When do classes start in Rancho Cucamonga?
BLS and Heartsaver classes run every day, and ACLS and PALS run Sundays & Tuesdays at 4:00 PM. Each course page has its own booking calendar with the dates, times and price.
Which AHA card do Chaffey College nursing students need?
AHA BLS Provider. Chaffey College's nursing programs, on Haven Avenue in Rancho Cucamonga, ask for a current American Heart Association healthcare provider card, which is the card BLS Provider issues. We are not affiliated with Chaffey College, so your program packet has the final word.
AHA or Red Cross: which one do I need?
Many hospitals and nursing programs ask for American Heart Association cards by name, so for healthcare roles start with AHA. For workplaces that accept either, both are offered here. When in doubt, ask for the exact course name in writing.
Also here
More training in Rancho Cucamonga
Sources for the local facts on this page
- Rancho Cucamonga, California (Wikipedia)
- California State Route 210 exits (Wikipedia)
- Interstate 15 in California exits (Wikipedia)
- Chaffey College Vocational Nursing program
- Chaffey College Associate Degree Nursing information sheet
- Dental Board of California, continuing education requirements
- San Antonio Regional Hospital (Wikipedia)
- Kaiser Permanente Ontario Medical Center
- Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center
- California teaching credential CPR requirement (CSU Sacramento)