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title: BLS Certification
description: "![BLS Certification](https://lrmai.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/BLS.png) ## How to Obtain an Official Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification The steps outlined below will assist you in registering for a BLS class and obtaining your BLS certification.  ### Step One: Visit the [American Heart Association](https://ahainstructornetwork.americanheart.org/AHAECC/classConnector.jsp?pid=ahaecc.classconnector.home) website…"
url: "https://lrmai.org/resources/potential-applicants/bls-certification/"
updated: "2025-07-23"
category: Potential Applicants
---

# BLS Certification

![BLS Certification](https://lrmai.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/BLS.png)

## How to Obtain an Official Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

The steps outlined below will assist you in registering for a BLS class and obtaining your BLS certification. 

### Step One:

Visit the [American Heart Association](https://ahainstructornetwork.americanheart.org/AHAECC/classConnector.jsp?pid=ahaecc.classconnector.home) website to search for BLS certification classes in your area.

### Step Two:

     Enter your city or zip code into the search box.     ![BLS Certification_1](https://lrmai.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/BLS-pic..png)

### Step Three:

Make sure **Select Classes** is checked beneath the search bar and click on **Filter your search** to expand the search options. Next to **Course Name**, click on **Select course(s)** and check **BLS Provider** in the drop down menu. Hit **Submit**.

     ![BLS Certification_2](https://lrmai.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/bls-2.png)

### Step Four:

In the search results, look for an available class that fits your schedule and click on the **Details** button to view more details and **Reserve** your seat for your BLS certification. 

For more information on Basic Life Support (BLS), visit [cpr.heart.org](https://cpr.heart.org/en/cpr-courses-and-kits/healthcare-professional/basic-life-support-bls-training).

     Both the online and hands-on BLS course options must be completed before starting Module 140.

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