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When Should I Renew My BLS Certification?
Stay Compliant, Stay Prepared—Your Renewal Questions Answered

If you’re a healthcare professional, your Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is more than a requirement—it’s a lifeline. But with a two-year expiration, it’s easy to lose track of when it’s time to renew.
So, let’s answer the big question:
“When should I renew my BLS certification?”

📅 The Best Time to Renew
The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends renewing your BLS certification before it expires. Why?

• You avoid lapses in compliance that could affect your job
• You maintain your readiness for real-life emergencies
• You won’t have to retake the full course—just the shorter BLS Renewal class

At Attentive Safety CPR and Safety Training, we make it easy. Our BLS Renewal Course is designed specifically for students who hold a current, unexpired BLS Provider Card.

⏳ What Happens if My Card Expires?
If your card is expired, you are no longer eligible for the renewal course and must register for the full BLS Provider class again. That means a longer course, higher cost, and more time away from work.
Avoid the extra hassle—renew early.

💡 Why Choose Attentive Safety for BLS Renewal?
Here’s why healthcare professionals across Georgia trust us:
✅ Daily renewal classes in Marietta and Doraville
✅ Taught by American Heart Association–certified instructors
✅ BLS card issued same day and valid for two years
✅ Streamlined 2.5–3 hour course focused on core skills
✅ Add First Aid training during checkout for added value

🔗 View schedule & register now:
https://www.attentivesafety.com/bls-renewal.html

🩺 Who Needs This Renewal Course?
You do—if you work in:

• Nursing or patient care
• EMS or paramedicine
• Dental and surgical offices
• Hospitals, clinics, or outpatient centers
• Home healthcare or rehab facilities

Or if you’re a healthcare student preparing for clinicals, keeping your BLS certification up to date shows professionalism and readiness.

⚠️ Pro Tip: Set a Reminder
Mark your renewal date on your calendar at least 60 days in advance. Many employers ask for an updated card before the expiration date—and spots fill up fast, especially in peak certification months.

✅ Stay Current. Stay Confident.
At Attentive Safety, we’re proud to support healthcare professionals with fast, convenient, and fully certified BLS Renewal classes—available 7 days a week.

​👉 Book your class today and avoid the lapse:
https://www.attentivesafety.com/bls-renewal.html

You’ve worked hard to earn your certification.
Let us help you keep it current.

Do I Need a BLS Skills Session If I Took the Online Course?

​Here’s What Every Healthcare Professional Needs to Know

If you’ve completed the online portion of the American Heart Association’s Basic Life Support (BLS) course, you may be wondering:
“Is the in-person BLS Skills Session really necessary?”
The answer is yes—and here’s why.

💡 Why a BLS Skills Session Is Required
According to the AHA, online learning alone does not provide certification. You must also demonstrate your skills in a live, instructor-led setting to verify your competency in:

• High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
• AED use and airway management
• Team dynamics and effective communication in emergencies

These life-saving skills can’t be assessed online. That’s why BLS certification is only issued after both the online course and in-person Skills Session are completed.

📍 Where to Take Your BLS Skills Session
At Attentive Safety CPR and Safety Training, we make it easy to complete your BLS Skills Session with:
✅ Daily classes in Marietta and Doraville
✅ Fast, hands-on sessions (usually 45–90 minutes)
✅ American Heart Association-certified instructors
✅ A two-year certification card issued immediately upon completion

👉 View details and register here:
https://www.attentivesafety.com/bls-skills-session.html

📊 Why It Matters: The Stats

• 70% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen at home—having BLS-trained individuals around truly saves lives.
• According to the AHA, immediate CPR can double or triple survival rates.
• Employers in healthcare and public safety require AHA-compliant BLS certification—and that includes an in-person skills test.

🩺 Is This Session Right for You?
The BLS Provider Skills Session is ideal for:

• Nurses and nursing students
• EMTs and paramedics
• Dental, medical, and surgical assistants
• Healthcare students in clinical programs
• Anyone required to show BLS competency for their job

🕒 Don’t Delay—Get Certified Today
Already completed the online BLS portion? Finish strong with your Skills Session at Attentive Safety. You’ll gain confidence, earn your card, and be ready to respond when seconds matter most.
📍 Book now:
https://www.attentivesafety.com/bls-skills-session.html

Ready to act with confidence?
Complete your BLS certification today—only at Attentive Safety.

If you’ve ever applied for a job in healthcare, public safety, or a clinical setting, you’ve likely seen a requirement for BLS Certification—but what exactly does that mean, and who needs it?

What Is BLS Certification?
BLS stands for Basic Life Support, a level of medical care used for victims of life-threatening illnesses or injuries until they can be given full medical care. The BLS Provider Course we offer at Attentive Safety CPR and Safety Training follows American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines and teaches life-saving techniques such as high-quality CPR, AED use, and team dynamics.

Who Needs BLS Certification?
You may be required—or highly encouraged—to have a current BLS Provider certification if you are:

• A nurse, medical assistant, or physician
• A dental hygienist or work in dental practices
• A firefighter, EMT, or paramedic
• A lifeguard, fitness trainer, or personal coach
• A healthcare student preparing for clinical rotations

Even if it’s not a strict requirement, many employers prefer candidates with up-to-date BLS credentials because it shows readiness, responsibility, and preparedness.

Why You Should Choose Attentive Safety
At Attentive Safety, we offer daily BLS Provider classes at multiple locations including Marietta and Doraville, Georgia. Our classes are taught by certified AHA instructors and provide same-day certification cards valid for 2 years.
✔️ Flexible schedules
✔️ Small class sizes for personalized attention
✔️ Official AHA certification
✔️ Book your class 100% online

​💡 "I didn’t realize how many jobs required BLS certification until I started applying. Taking my course at Attentive Safety was the best decision—convenient, professional, and fast." — Recent Student

Ready to Get Certified?
Take the first step in qualifying for your job or renewing your certification.
👉 Register now for the BLS Provider Course:
https://www.attentivesafety.com/bls.html

If you’re a nurse, paramedic, or healthcare provider working in critical care or emergency settings, you’ve likely heard the term ACLS — Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support. But do you really need ACLS certification?
The short answer? Yes — if you’re in any role where you may need to respond to cardiac emergencies, ACLS is essential.

Who Needs ACLS Certification?
​Healthcare roles that typically require ACLS include:

• ER nurses and ICU staff
• Cardiac and telemetry unit RNs
• Paramedics and EMTs
• Respiratory therapists
• Critical care and anesthesia staff
• Medical students and residents entering hospital rotations

Even if your job description doesn’t explicitly say “ACLS required,” more hospitals are making it mandatory to improve response time during in-hospital codes and high-risk patient care situations.

Why ACLS Matters
ACLS training equips you to:
✔ Identify and treat cardiac arrhythmias
✔ Perform effective resuscitation and team communication
✔ Lead code blue scenarios with confidence
✔ Improve patient outcomes during cardiac arrest
It’s more than a certification — it’s a life-saving skill set that builds your confidence and credibility in high-stress environments.

How to Get Certified (Quickly)
At Attentive Safety, we offer AHA-compliant ACLS Provider Courses that are:

• Available nationwide
• Led by certified instructors
• Flexible with weekday and weekend options
• Designed to meet hospital and clinical standards

Whether you’re renewing or getting ACLS certified for the first time, we’ll help you get it done efficiently and professionally.

Ready to Book Your ACLS Certification?Don’t wait until it’s urgent — get ACLS certified and lead with confidence.
👉 View ACLS Provider Course & Book Now

For healthcare professionals, staying up to date on your BLS (Basic Life Support) certification isn’t just a requirement—it’s a professional responsibility.

At Attentive Safety CPR and Safety Training, we make your BLS Renewal simple, efficient, and fully compliant with American Heart Association (AHA) standards. With classes available 7 days a week, you can recertify on your schedule and get back to what you do best—saving lives.

Why Renew Your BLS Certification?
✅ Stay Compliant: Most hospitals and healthcare employers require a current BLS card to remain active in your role.
✅ Stay Ready: Emergencies don’t wait. Regular training ensures your CPR and emergency response skills remain sharp.
✅ Protect Your License: Letting your certification lapse could affect your standing with employers or your licensing body.
✅ Protect Your Patients: When you're confident in your skills, your patients are safer.

Fast, Focused, and Affordable
Our BLS Renewal Course is designed for healthcare providers who already hold a valid BLS card. You’ll receive:

• A condensed, skills-focused refresher
• Hands-on practice with an experienced instructor
• Updated guidance on BLS protocols, AED use, and team dynamics
• A new 2-year AHA BLS Provider Card upon completion

Course Details:

• 💲 Cost: $75 per person
• 🕒 Duration: Approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes
• 📍 Location: Marietta, Georgia – 1640 Powers Ferry Rd SE, Bldg 18, Suite 300
• 📅 Schedule: Morning, afternoon, and evening sessions available daily

Real-World Feedback
We consistently hear from nurses, CNAs, therapists, and other medical professionals that our fast-paced, skills-centered course is exactly what they needed to feel ready and recertified—without the fluff or long wait times.

Don’t Let Your BLS Card Expire
Take action now. A few hours today could mean everything in a life-or-death emergency tomorrow.
👉 Reserve your spot now:
www.attentivesafety.com/bls-renewal.html

💥 Stay ready. Stay certified. Book your BLS Renewal class today in Marietta!
Flexible scheduling, certified instructors, and AHA-compliant training—Attentive Safety has your back.

Emergencies can happen anytime—especially in school environments. At Attentive Safety CPR and Safety Training, we believe that every K–12 school staff member should be equipped with the skills to respond confidently and effectively during a cardiac emergency.

That’s why we offer Group Heartsaver CPR AED Training—a convenient, on-site course designed specifically for teachers, coaches, administrators, and support staff. Our certified instructors come directly to your school, bringing all equipment for a streamlined training experience.

💡 Why Schools Need CPR/AED Training
According to the American Heart Association, over 23,000 children experience out-of-hospital cardiac arrests each year in the U.S. While these emergencies are rare, the outcome greatly improves when CPR is started immediately. Teachers and staff are often the first on the scene--are they prepared?
“In an emergency, knowledge is power. One trained staff member can save a student’s life.”
– American Heart Association

🔑 What Your School Will Learn
Our Heartsaver CPR AED Training focuses on practical, hands-on instruction in:

• High-quality CPR for adults and children
• Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• How to recognize and respond to choking incidents
• Emergency scene safety and basic team communication

No infant CPR is included, making this course perfect for K–12 school personnel.

🎯 Who Should Attend?
This training is ideal for:

• Classroom Teachers
• PE Instructors & Coaches
• School Nurses
• Paraprofessionals
• Bus Drivers & Office Staff
• School Resource Officers
• Principals & Administrators

📍 Training Details

• Group Size: Minimum of 5 participants
• Location: Your school or district office
• Certification: 2-Year American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver CPR AED card
• Cost: Only $55 per person
• Scheduling: Available 7 days a week

📞 Ready to Book CPR Training for Your School?
Partner with Attentive Safety to keep your school community safe, confident, and prepared. We’ve trained thousands of professionals across the country—and we’re celebrating our 10th year serving schools and businesses nationwide.

​👉 Schedule Your Group Training Now

​Celebrating 10 Years of Life-Saving Service at Attentive Safety

This year marks 10 years of Attentive Safety proudly serving our communities, and we’re more committed than ever to helping individuals, families, and businesses stay safe, certified, and prepared for the unexpected.
Emergencies don’t wait.

​According to the American Heart Association, more than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur each year in the United States. Survival rates dramatically increase when CPR and AED are administered within the first few minutes.

“You never think it will happen until it does. Be the reason someone gets a second chance.”

And we hear these stories often.
All too often, when our instructors arrive on-site for group CPR/AED training, we’re told about a recent emergency—a coworker who collapsed, a customer who stopped breathing, a student who choked—and no one knew what to do. That moment of fear and helplessness becomes the wake-up call. It’s in those moments that people realize how truly critical this training is.

This is about more than compliance.
Whether you manage an office, warehouse, school, church, or fitness center, CPR/AED training helps you create a culture of preparedness. It gives your team the confidence to act when lives are on the line. You may never need to use it—but if you do, you’ll be ready.

Why choose Attentive Safety?

• Certified CPR/AED instructors with real emergency experience
• Flexible, on-site training for groups of 5 or more
• Nationally recognized 2-year certification from AHA, ARC, or HSI
• Scheduling available 7 days a week

​Protect your workplace. Prepare your team.

We bring the training to you—because saving lives starts with showing up.

Book your group CPR/AED training today.
www.attentivesafety.com/group-cpr-aed.html