American Heart Association Training

The following dates are available for classes and are subject to change or cancellation due to the uncertainty of the environment we find ourselves in with COVID-19. Due to ongoing restrictions, class size will be limited to no more than 6 students.

2021 Schedule for BLS

BLS, CPR, ACLS & PALS

Blue Ridge Community College is monitoring the COVID-19 situation on a regular basis and makes decisions on whether to hold classes based on the best information and guidance available. The AHA has recommendations about the extension of certification expiration dates which are at the discretion of your employer. If there is an immediate need for renewal please contact us at aha@blueridge.edu

To pre-register and for more information, please contact us at aha@blueridge.edu or call (828) 694-1748 during college’s hours of operation.

ACLS Original – March 6 & 7, 2021, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Pre-registration required. Seating is limited.

ACLS Refresher – March 7, 2021, Pre-Registration is required. Seating is limited.

To pre-register and for more information, please contact us at aha@blueridge.edu or call (828) 694-1748 during college’s hours of operation.

ACLS EP – Due to COVID we have been unable to offer these classes. We hope to be able to in the near future.

For more information, please email us at aha@blueridge.edu.

PALS – March 20, 2021, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pre-Registration is required. Seating is limited.

To pre-register and for more information, please contact us at aha@blueridge.edu or call (828) 694-1748 during college’s hours of operation.

Course Descriptions

Instructor certification courses are held based on the needs of the Training Center of Blue Ridge Community College. If you are interested in pursuing instructor recognition, please email us at aha@blueridge.edu with the subject line of “Potential Instructor Candidate”

Course Descriptions

Heartsaver courses are designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs a course completion card for job, regulatory (for example, OSHA), or other requirements. These courses can also be taken by anyone who wants to be prepared for an emergency in any setting. For many Heartsaver courses, students receive a course completion card that is valid for 2 years.​
Blue Ridge Community College is committed to fostering public education in CPR and First Aid. Due to the social distancing policies of the college, we are unable to offer classes in a traditional manner. Interested persons are encouraged to complete an online course by going to:

Upon completion, please email the completion certificate to aha@blueridge.edu for an appointment for a skills check-off. These will be conducted during business hours and cost between $10 and $20.”