BLS for Healthcare Providers
For nurses, healthcare professionals, students, and others who need an AHA BLS Provider card.
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AHA & HSI certification pathways
Choose a provider course or begin your instructor pathway. Prepare online, practice hands-on, and complete your training with guidance from an experienced medical professional.

Regular certification courses
Complete the online learning first, then attend a focused hands-on skills session. Choose AHA or HSI based on your employer’s requirements.
For nurses, healthcare professionals, students, and others who need an AHA BLS Provider card.
Choose AHA when your employer or program specifically requires an American Heart Association card.
A practical HSI option for workplace, community, caregiver, and general employment requirements.
For childcare providers and others who need child- and infant-focused emergency response training.
Not sure which certification to choose? Confirm the required provider with your employer before enrolling, or contact us for guidance.
Two instructor pathways
Compare the pathways below or contact Lesly for guidance before enrolling.
A strong choice for nurses, healthcare professionals, medical educators, and instructors serving clinical workplaces.
A flexible pathway for people who want to teach CPR, AED, first aid, workplace safety, and community courses.
Before instructor enrollment
Exact requirements vary by program. We will confirm your provider certification and intended courses before your instructor session.
01Hold a current provider-level certification for the discipline you plan to teach.
02Complete the required online instructor coursework before the in-person session.
03Successfully demonstrate skills and complete a teach-back or monitored class.
04Meet the chosen training center’s alignment and ongoing instructor requirements.
A simple enrollment process
Select the provider or instructor pathway you need.
Complete secure enrollment through Teachable.
Complete the required online learning before class.
Finish the required hands-on skills and certification steps.
Talk with Lesly
Tell us what certification you need and who requires it. We’ll help you choose the appropriate course or instructor pathway.