MedTrainer offers CPR / BLS / First Aid training right within the healthcare learning management system to streamline the regulatory, licensure, and continuing education requirements their clinicians must meet. The premium CPR / BLS / First Aid course delivers accredited courses recognized by more than 50 regulatory and accrediting bodies, including the American Medical Association (AMA) and the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Advanced options include Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) with CEU and CME credits for ongoing professional growth. Each certification can be completed at least partially online right in the same platform your organization uses for compliance training. Course completion certificates are automatically stored in the employee’s profile, offering a single place to assign courses, confirm completion, and keep credentials current so teams stay ready and compliant throughout the year.

MedTrainer delivers CPR / BLS / First Aid training in online, blended, and in-person formats. The online course lets you train at your pace and earn a two-year cognitive card after passing the exam. The blended option adds a virtual or on-site skills evaluation for full certification. If your facility prefers face-to-face practice, schedule in-person evaluations with instructors verified by MedTrainer. Each format follows the same core curriculum and results in the same certification outcome. You can pick the method that best fits your schedule, staffing, and compliance needs. This flexibility helps you keep CPR certification and BLS certification on track with fewer scheduling conflicts and less back-and-forth. You get a clear route to finish required training and keep records tidy across sites.

Yes! MedTrainer’s CPR / BLS / First Aid training follows the most current guidelines from the American Heart Association (AHA) and the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR). Our learning team tracks, updates, and applies new guidance to keep courses current across all materials. That way, your CPR certification and BLS certification reflect the latest expectations without extra work. The MedTrainer system administrator just assigns the training and can be confident it aligns with recognized standards. This steady upkeep removes guesswork about guideline changes and helps you avoid rework. It also supports consistent training across departments and locations. Your team gets accurate content today and stays ready for the next update when it arrives.

Yes! Certifications completed through MedTrainer are valid in all 50 states, recognized by more than 850 state agencies, and accepted by 99% of employers nationwide. This reach supports multi-site operations and reduces questions during onboarding or transfers. You can roll out CPR certification and BLS certification across locations and keep standards consistent. The same records work everywhere you operate. Central tracking makes renewals easier to plan and complete on time. You get clean documentation when managers need proof. This stability helps leaders avoid one-off fixes for state variations and focus on keeping teams current. It also supports hiring and role changes without retraining from scratch.

MedTrainer’s Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR + First Aid package combines the essential skills healthcare professionals need to meet OSHA, state, and licensing requirements into one efficient, accredited course. Training covers CPR and AED use for adults, children, and infants. First Aid covers bleeding control, burns, splinting, and safe movement. It also addresses cardiac arrest, choking, shock, diabetic events, opioid overdose, and common workplace emergencies. By combining CPR / BLS / First Aid training, you avoid managing separate classes and renewals. Staff complete a single path that meets OSHA, state, and license needs. This approach saves time, cuts extra scheduling, and supports consistent content across sites. Your organization gets a simpler way to keep people trained and ready with verifiable results.

MedTrainer offers advanced certification courses in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) for providers who manage emergencies. ACLS builds skills in basic life support, ECG rhythm interpretation for core ACLS rhythms, airway management, and the practical use of ACLS drugs. It also trains teams to work together under pressure. PALS focuses on fast recognition of arrest, immediate CPR, and high-quality CPR under BLS guidelines. It covers pediatric respiratory distress and shock, arrhythmia management, and post-arrest care as a team leader. Both courses are accredited and structured to simplify certification and renewal. This keeps advanced training clear to manage and easy to track. Staff stay prepared for high-stakes events without extra steps or duplicate work across locations.

Each CPR, BLS, ACLS, and PALS course provides a minimum of four CE credits upon completion. Courses are accredited and count toward license renewal and professional development across roles. It’s a simple way for healthcare organizations to support staff while also making sure this important requirement is completed. This setup supports planning for annual or biannual education and keeps credit documentation in one place.

CPR and BLS courses for healthcare professionals take about four to six hours to complete the initial training. ACLS takes 10 to 16 hours. PALS takes 14 to 16 hours. Refresher training usually finishes in under four hours. Timing varies by delivery format and assessment method. These ranges help you plan session lengths, staff coverage, and renewals that fit clinical schedules

MedTrainer’s healthcare learning management system automatically issues certificates when a user completes a CPR, BLS, ACLS, or PALS course. The platform stores, dates, and tracks each certificate in the employee’s profile for quick verification. Automated reminders go to learners and administrators before expirations, making it easier to keep up with renewals. These courses are included in MedTrainer’s customizable dashboards and reporting, so it is easy for compliance staff to see process, review completion rates, and export records when needed. This real-time reporting replaces manual spreadsheets and follow-ups, saving time and keeping documentation clean.

Yes! CPR certification through MedTrainer is completed inside the healthcare learning management system, offering one place for all workforce compliance tasks. It’s the same process for to assign CPR training as it is to assign all other required or CE courses. All progress is tracked in the same ways and progress is viewable alongside other required training. If CPR training is part of your organization’s onboarding and renewal process, you can add these courses to the onboarding workflows just like you add compliance courses, policies, and HR forms. This connection keeps policy acknowledgments, course results, and compliance history aligned in one place, making it easier to manage staff records and maintain compliance without extra tracking.

All CPR, BLS, ACLS, and PALS courses are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Prehospital Continuing Education (CAPCE), the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the American Dental Association Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP). The standalone BLS course also carries accreditation from the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) and Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE).

Users receive unlimited access to MedTrainer’s online Basic Life Support (CPR) course for an annualized cost per user. This shorter, cost-effective online option provides a two-year cognitive certification card and is designed for healthcare staff who do not require first aid certification. Organizations can also use a blended option, which includes both the online course and a hands-on skills assessment. BLS (CPR) + First Aid, ACLS, and PALS training also carry an extra cost per staff member completing the training. All options are completed within MedTrainer’s best-in-class learning management system, providing a simple and reliable way for healthcare organizations to train staff efficiently while maintaining compliance.

Getting started is simple! One of our specialists can walk you through how CPR and BLS training fits within MedTrainer’s healthcare learning management system to make training delivery and compliance tracking easier. You’ll see how course assignments, completions, and renewals can all be managed in one place to improve efficiency and keep your organization compliant without extra work — schedule a personalized demo.