BLS Certification Classes - San Diego
BLS Classes held at SDSU’s Extended Studies Center.
Basic Life Support
$69.99
Designed for healthcare professionals and first responders. Covers adult, pediatric, and infant CPR in 1-rescuer and 2-rescuer scenarios, AED use, airway obstruction, opioid overdose response, and team-based resuscitation. Class cap: 12 students.
Complete a 3 hour online training session, followed by a 1.5 – 2 hour in-person skills session.
Discounts for students, military, and first responders — email contact@samaritansafety.com
BLS Certed in 24 Hours
All classes come with Red Cross certification in 24 hours or less.
PERSONAL SKILL COACHING
Our small class sizes lets our instructor provide you with focused, individual feedback.
Simulated Skill Practice
Participants are placed into real-world scenarios and practice their skills on high-quality Red Cross simulation equipment.
What's covered in a Red Cross BLS class?
- Adult CPR, 1-rescuer & 2-rescuer scenarios
- Pediatric & Infant CPR, 1-rescuer & 2-rescuer scenarios
- Foreign body airway obstruction (choking)
- AED use
- Opioid overdose response
- Usage of a Bag Valve Mask (BVM) device
FAQ
Where is parking, and how do I find the classroom?
Paid parking is available at Parking Structure 7 and Parking Structure 6 near the Extended Studies Center. Classes are held at SDSU’s Extended Studies Center, 5701 Hardy Ave, San Diego, CA 92115. Directions and room details are included in your confirmation email!
Are BLS and CPR certification the same thing?
No. BLS is for healthcare professionals and first responders, nurses, EMTs, dental programs, and nursing students. It includes multi-rescuer scenarios and team resuscitation, intended for the clinical setting. Standard CPR/First Aid is for laypeople and intended for common emergencies. If your employer requires BLS, this is the course.
Can I get BLS for free?
Samaritan Safety Training does not offer free BLS classes, but discounts are available for students, active military, retired military, and first responders. Email contact@samaritansafety.com before booking and we’ll send you a discount code.
How much does it cost to get BLS certified in San Diego?
BLS certification at Samaritan Safety Training costs $70 per person for individuals and $60 per person for groups of 2 or more. Student, active military, and first responder discounts are available, email contact@samaritansafety.com before booking to receive your discount code. Your digital Red Cross BLS Provider Card is delivered within 24 hours of completing your class.
How long are classes?
It is dependent on the class you are taking. If you are taking Adult + Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, the full in-person skills session is about 1.5 hours. If you are choosing to only take Adult CPR certification, you will complete your training in about 45 minutes – 1 hour. Please review your class ticket for more information.
Is this certification accepted by employers?
Red Cross and AHA meet the same ILCOR standards and legal requirements. Double check with your employer – despite ARC certification satisfying all legal requirements, they may have their own preference between AHA or ARC.
Classes held at SDSU
Our classes are held at SDSU’s Extended Studies Center. Parking is available nearby at SDSU’s Parking Structure 7 and Parking Structure 6.
Non-SDSU student parking rates may be found on SDSU’s website here.