BLS certification for healthcare professionals in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, and surrounding Bernalillo and Sandoval County communities.
This instructor-led American Heart Association BLS course is provided by Emergency Services Outreach, Inc., a New Mexico nonprofit with extensive experience in emergency medical services, healthcare education, public safety, and AHA training.
Course at a Glance
- Format: Fully in-person, instructor-led classroom course
- Credential: American Heart Association BLS Provider eCard after successful completion
- Credential validity: Two years
- Designed for: nurses, physicians, EMS professionals, dental teams, allied-health personnel, caregivers, and healthcare students
- Individuals: Registration available for scheduled public classes
- Organizations: Private and onsite team training available
Who Should Take This BLS Course?
This course is appropriate for healthcare professionals and students who need initial BLS certification or renewal. A current card is not required unless a specific class listing states otherwise.
What You Will Learn and Practice
- High-quality adult, child, and infant CPR
- Automated external defibrillator (AED) use
- One-rescuer and multi-rescuer CPR
- Effective ventilations and barrier-device use
- Recognition and response to choking
- Team roles, communication, and coordinated resuscitation
Course Completion
Participants must complete the required course activities, skills evaluations, and testing to earn an AHA BLS Provider eCard. eCards are issued after successful completion and administrative processing. Please confirm that this course meets your employer, school, licensing, or clinical-placement requirement before registering.
Class Location and Service Area
Scheduled classes serve participants from Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Bernalillo, Corrales, Placitas, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, the North Valley, Paradise Hills, and nearby Bernalillo and Sandoval County communities. Exact class dates, times, and locations are shown with the available registration options.
Private and Onsite BLS Training
Emergency Services Outreach offers private and onsite training for healthcare facilities, dental offices, home-health and hospice agencies, schools, public-safety organizations, and other employers. Group scheduling and pricing depend on the number of participants, course type, location, and required equipment.
Why Train With Emergency Services Outreach?
Emergency Services Outreach, Inc. is a New Mexico nonprofit organization. Course revenue supports professional training, community education, and the organization’s broader public-service mission.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this an official American Heart Association course?
Yes. Students who successfully complete the course requirements receive an American Heart Association BLS Provider eCard.
How long is the certification valid?
The AHA BLS Provider eCard is valid for two years.
Is this the online HeartCode course?
No. This product is the fully in-person classroom course. Students who prefer blended learning should register for the separate HeartCode BLS Skills Session product.
Can an employer schedule a private class?
Yes. Private and onsite classes are available for qualifying healthcare, public-safety, educational, and business groups throughout the service area.
Plans change — free transfer to another class date with 72+ hours' notice. See our refund policy for details.
The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS, and PALS 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 course materials, do not represent income to the Association.