BLS Healthcare Provider Course

BLS, ACLS, and PALS classes are currently limited to UT Medical Center Team Members only.

The Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Course is designed to provide a wide variety of healthcare professionals the ability to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED, and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner. The course is intended for certified or non-certified, licensed or non-licensed healthcare professionals.

Course Length

Approximately 4 hours

Intended Audience

Health care providers, such as physicians, nurses, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, respiratory therapists, physical and occupational therapists, physician’s assistants, residents, fellows, medical or nursing students, aides, medical or nursing assistants, police officers and other allied health personnel.

Student Materials

BLS for Healthcare Providers Student Manual

Card Type

Course Completion Card (ECARD)

Written/Skills Exam

Required for completion card

The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in CPR and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA materials, do not represent income to the association.