Class Schedule

  AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
AND AMERICAN RED CROSS
CPR / AED / First Aid / BLS Classes
AHA and ARC Instructor Courses

 All Our Instructor-Led American Red Cross and American Heart Association Classes are OSHA, Government, and Workplace Compliant.


We are no longer offering virtual CPR or BLS classes as we focus on providing in-person training in the Central Missouri area. Explore our local classes below or email us if you’re interested in scheduling a private group session.

 

Choose a class type below:

For more details on how our classes below work, please visit our Help Center
AHA = American Heart Association - ARC = American Red Cross

Group Class

We offer Adult and/or Pediatric First Aid, CPR/AED, and BLS group training through the American Red Cross and the American Heart Association in and around Central Missouri. We can train at our Jefferson City, MO, classroom, or schedule on-site training at your location.

Group class pricing depends on the course selected, group size, and travel needs. We can also customize classes to fit your schedule and training requirements.

To set up a group class for your business or organization, email tracy@cprcertifiedtrainer.com or call 800-808-9240.

AHA BLS INSTRUCTOR COURSE

Who should take this course?

This course is intended for those who want to teach BLS and Heartsaver courses to certify others, such as staff or the community.

Price includes:

  • Online BLS Instructor Essentials Course
  • BLS Instructor Manual
  • BLS Student Provider Manual
  • Alignment with our training center
  • Initial Class Monitoring (To be completed on the day of your class)

As an AHA BLS Instructor, you'll be able to teach the following classes:

  • BLS Provider
  • Heartsaver CPR/AED
  • Heartsaver First Aid CPR/AED
  • Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR/AED
  • Heartsaver for K-12 Schools
  • Heartsaver First Aid Only
  • Heartsaver Bloodborne Pathogens
  • Friends and Family

You will also be able to:

  • Teach at your place of employment and/or outside work by holding your own classes.
  • Ability to issue certification cards to students.
  • Post your classes on the AHA class locator.
  • Teach anywhere in the US.

Steps for the class

  • You must have a current AHA BLS provider certification issued by the AHA, which has the AHA logo at the time of your class. No other programs are accepted (For example, the Red Cross or another certificate that mentions "meets AHA guidelines" or "equivalent to AHA"). If you do not have a current AHA BLS certification issued by the AHA, please let me know, and we can add it for a small additional charge. We will arrange to complete your certification prior to the day of your class.
  • Complete the BLS Instructor Essentials Online Course. The registration confirmation email will include a link to your online course.
  • Attend the in-person instructor's course.
  • You are required to bring a person with you on the day of the class to participate in your initial monitoring. This will be conducted in the afternoon, and they will receive a free BLS provider certification. Click HERE for more information. You will also be provided with more information in the confirmation email. (NOTE: If this is an issue, please reach out before registering).
Our continuing support will be available after you become an instructor.
No matter where you plan to teach your CPR classes, whether it's at your place of employment or your own business, we can help you get off to a fast start and provide ongoing support. 
 
Click here to visit our FAQs about becoming an AHA BLS Instructor. Please see the terms and conditions before registering.
 
 
 
AHA BLS PROVIDER - Hands-On Skills Session Only
For Healthcare Providers
For First Time Certifications or Renewal

Location: THIS IS NOT A ZOOM CLASS. Please check the location of the class for details.

This Hands-On Skills Session is designed for those who have already purchased or plan to purchase the HeartCode BLS online course. This is the skills check-off only to complete your certification. The AHA HeartCode course is required to have been completed. If you have NOT purchased the required HeartCode BLS online portion or do not plan to do so on your own, please register for the AHA BLS Provider class. That class includes the online HeartCode portion.

Steps for the class:
 
1. Choose a date and time below for your hands-onskills portion.
This will be the day and time for your skills session.
 
2. You will attend the hands-on skills session.
 
3. You will receive a full AHA BLS Provider certification valid for two years.
You will get an email from the AHA on how to claim your card after completing the class.
 
Compliant: OSHA, universities, government, healthcare recruiters, and workplaces approved. 
 
Who should take this course?
This BLS course is a full course designed for those who work in the healthcare field, such as nurses, traveling nurses, nursing students, dentists, pre-med students, pharmacists, and EMTs. The Basic Life Support (BLS) course provides healthcare providers and public safety professionals the knowledge and skills necessary to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adult, child, and infant patients. This class is taught in a blended learning format and the online portion (accessed via mobile, desktop, or tablet) must be completed prior to attending the instructor-led skills session.
 
What the class covers: The class topics include CPR/AED for Adults, children, and infants, and obstructed airways. 
 
Includes: AHA HeartCode BLS online portion, online student manual, hands-on skills session, and your AHA BLS Provider card, valid for two years.
 
NOTE: This is NOT a class for becoming an instructor to teach others BLS and CPR. If you are looking to become an instructor, you can click HERE for upcoming classes.

Please check our terms and conditions for rescheduling and our refund policy.

 
AHA BLS PROVIDER (Online HeartCode Course + Skills)
For Healthcare Providers
For First Time Certifications or Renewal

Location: THIS IS NOT A ZOOM CLASS. Please check the location of the class for details

 
Steps for the class:
1. Choose a date and time for your hands-on skills portion.
This will be the day and time for your skills session.
 
2. We email you a link to complete the online HeartCode portion of this class.
The registration confirmation email will include a link to your online course.
 
3. You will attend the hands-on skills session.
 
4. You will receive a full AHA BLS Provider certification valid for two years.
You will get an email from the AHA on how to claim your card after completing the class. 
 
Compliant: OSHA, universities, government, healthcare recruiters, and workplaces approved. 
 
Who should take this course?
This BLS course is a full course designed for those who work in the healthcare field, such as nurses, traveling nurses, nursing students, dentists, pre-med students, pharmacists, and EMTs. The Basic Life Support (BLS) course provides healthcare providers and public safety professionals the knowledge and skills necessary to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adult, child, and infant patients. This class is taught in a blended learning format and the online portion (accessed via mobile, desktop, or tablet) must be completed prior to attending the instructor-led skills session.
 
What the class covers: The class topics include CPR/AED for Adults, children, and infants, and obstructed airways.
 
Includes: AHA HeartCode BLS online portion, online student manual, hands-on skills check, and your AHA BLS card, valid for 2 years.
 
If you have already completed the AHA online Heartcode and only need the skills check-off, please select AHA BLS Provider - Skills Check Only from the course list.
 

NOTE: This is NOT a class for becoming an instructor to teach others BLS and CPR. If you are looking to become an instructor, you can click HERE for upcoming classes.

Please check our terms and conditions for rescheduling and our refund policy.

American Red Cross - Adult and Pediatric CPR / AED - r.25

Important Notice: This course is not intended for individuals who need a Healthcare Provider level certification.

What’s Included

• American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric CPR AED online course
• Instructor-led, in-person hands-on skills session
• Official American Red Cross digital certification valid for 2 years

Who Should Take This Course

The Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED blended learning course is designed for individuals who need certification for OSHA, workplace, or other regulatory requirements. You will learn how to recognize and respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children, and infants.

Course Format

This is a blended learning course, with 2 required parts. The online portion must be completed before attending the in-person skills session. The online course can be completed on a mobile phone, tablet, or computer.

Part 1: Online Learning
• Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED online course
• Approximately 3-4 hours to complete
• Must be completed before your in-person class

Part 2: In-Person Skills Session
• Hands-on skills practice and evaluation
• Completed on the scheduled class date

Same-Day Certification

Students who successfully complete both parts of the course will receive an American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED Certificate the same day.


Certification is valid for 2 years and meets OSHA, government, and workplace requirements.

American Red Cross - Adult and Pediatric First Aid CPR / AED - r.25

Important Notice: This course is not intended for individuals who need a Healthcare Provider level certification.

What’s Included

• American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED online course
• Instructor-led, in-person hands-on skills session
• Official American Red Cross digital certification valid for 2 years

Who Should Take This Course

The Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED blended learning course is designed for individuals who need certification for OSHA, workplace, school, childcare, or other regulatory requirements. You will learn how to recognize and respond to first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children, and infants.

Course Format

This is a blended learning course, with 2 required parts. The online portion must be completed before attending the in-person skills session. The online course can be completed on a mobile phone, tablet, or computer.

Part 1: Online Learning
• Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED online course
• Approximately 3-4 hours to complete
• Must be completed before your in-person class

Part 2: In-Person Skills Session
• Hands-on skills practice and evaluation
• Completed on the scheduled class date

Same-Day Certification

Students who successfully complete both parts of the course will receive an American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certificate the same day.


Certification is valid for 2 years and meets OSHA, government, and workplace requirements.

American Red Cross - Adult CPR / AED - r.25

Important Notice: This course is not intended for individuals who need a Healthcare Provider level certification.

What’s Included

• American Red Cross Adult CPR AED online course
• Instructor-led, in-person hands-on skills session
• Official American Red Cross digital certification valid for 2 years

Who Should Take This Course

The Adult CPR/AED blended learning course is designed for individuals who need certification for OSHA, workplace, or other regulatory requirements. You will learn how to recognize and respond to first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies involving adults.

Course Format

This is a blended learning course, with 2 required parts. The online portion must be completed before attending the in-person skills session. The online course can be completed on a mobile phone, tablet, or computer.

Part 1: Online Learning
• Adult CPR/AED online course
• Approximately 1-2  hours to complete
• Must be completed before your in-person class

Part 2: In-Person Skills Session
• Hands-on skills practice and evaluation
• Completed on the scheduled class date

Same-Day Certification

Students who successfully complete both parts of the course will receive an American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED Certificate the same day.


Certification is valid for 2 years and meets OSHA, government, and workplace requirements.

American Red Cross - Adult First Aid CPR / AED - r.25

Important Notice: This course is not intended for individuals who need a Healthcare Provider level certification.

What’s Included

• American Red Cross Adult First Aid, CPR, and AED online course
• Instructor-led, in-person hands-on skills session
• Official American Red Cross digital certification valid for 2 years

Who Should Take This Course

The Adult First Aid/CPR/AED blended learning course is designed for individuals who need certification for OSHA, workplace, or other regulatory requirements. You will learn how to recognize and respond to first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies involving adults.

Course Format

This is a blended learning course, with 2 required parts. The online portion must be completed before attending the in-person skills session. The online course can be completed on a mobile phone, tablet, or computer.

Part 1: Online Learning
• Adult First Aid/CPR/AED online course
• Approximately 2-3 hours to complete
• Must be completed before your in-person class

Part 2: In-Person Skills Session
• Hands-on skills practice and evaluation
• Completed on the scheduled class date

Same-Day Certification

Students who successfully complete both parts of the course will receive an American Red Cross Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Certificate the same day.


Certification is valid for 2 years and meets OSHA, government, and workplace requirements.

American Red Cross - BLS for Healthcare Providers
THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL CLASS. Please check the location of the class for more details.
 
Who should take this course? The Basic Life Support (BLS) course provides healthcare providers and public safety professionals the knowledge and skills necessary to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adult, child, and infant patients. This class is taught in a blended learning format and the online portion (accessed via mobile, desktop, or tablet) must be completed prior to attending the instructor-led skills session.
 
Price Includes: Red Cross BLS online portion, hands-on, and your Red Cross BLS card.
 
There are 2 parts to this course

Part 1: The BLS online course. Allow approximately 2-3 hours to complete the online portion.
Part 2: The in-person hands-on skills session, which will be completed on the day of your class.

 
Same-Day Certification:
Students who successfully complete this course will receive an American Red Cross Certificate for Basic Life Support (BLS), valid for 2 years. Meets OSHA, Government, and Workplace Requirements.
ARC First Aid Only r.25
This class format is OSHA, Government, and Workplace Compliant with the same certification as an in-person classroom.

Location: Your Location - Home or Business via ZOOM Meeting

Price Includes: Red Cross First Aid online portion, Zoom skills check, and your Red Cross 2 year certification.
 
Who should take this course? The Red Cross First Aid Course is designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs a course completion card for their job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or other requirements, or anyone who wants to be prepared for an emergency in any setting.
 
This is a blended course with 2 parts
 
Part 1: The First Aid online course.
Part 2: The hands-on skills session, which will be conducted over Zoom

What the Students Receive: You will receive a Red Cross First Aid certification valid for two years.
 
This is a non-refundable class. Once registered, no refunds will be given for any reason.
 
 The hands-on skills portion only takes 10-15 minutes and is conducted one-on-one. I can schedule you pretty quickly. Once you register, I will get ahold of you to schedule your zoom session.

 

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Tracy Klinkner - LTP ARC AHA
 PO Box 105869
Jefferson City, MO 65110

phone Call or Text: 800-808-9240 9am-9pm

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We offer American Red Cross and American Heart Association CPR and BLS classes for a variety of professions such as Certified Nursing Assistants, Health Care Assistants, College Students, Nursing Students, Child Care Provider, Child Care Centers, Child Foster Homes, Construction Workers, Fireman, Coaches, Athletic Trainers, Personal Trainers, Electricians, Medical Students, Teachers, Security Guards, Social Workers, Doctors, Nurses, Paramedics, Police, Medical Technicians, Dental Assistants, Dentists, Daycare Workers, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Pharmacists, CNAs, LPNs, Nursing Students, Safety Managers, Foster Parents, EMTs, EMT Students, Government Workers, and Lab Technicians.

 

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