American Heart Association Training Site • Weekly Skills Sessions

CPR Certification Clearwater FL
BLS, AED & First Aid Training

Looking for CPR certification in Clearwater, FL? Complete the required American Heart Association online course at your convenience, then finish your Instructor-led hands-on skills session with Altruistic Academy in Clearwater, Florida.

American Heart Association Training Site Weekly Skills Sessions Online + Hands-On Learning Clearwater & Tampa Bay
AHA Training Site American Heart Association training pathways for BLS, CPR, AED and First Aid.
Flexible Scheduling Convenient hands-on skills sessions available throughout the week.
Blended Learning Complete the required online portion first, then attend your hands-on session.
Business Training On-site training options available for qualifying businesses and organizations.
American Heart Association Blended Learning

Online Learning Followed by an Instructor-Led Hands-On Skills Session

AHA blended learning combines self-directed online education with a structured hands-on skills session. Students complete the appropriate online course first and then attend an Instructor-led session for meaningful skills practice, team scenarios when applicable, and skills testing.

1

Complete Your AHA Online Course

Purchase and successfully complete the appropriate American Heart Association online course.

2

Schedule Your Hands-On Session

Purchase and schedule the appropriate Instructor-led hands-on skills session with Altruistic Academy.

3

Complete Skills Practice & Testing

Bring your online completion certificate and successfully complete the required hands-on skills practice and testing.

BLS Training

BLS Certification in Clearwater, Florida

Our BLS blended-learning pathway is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who require Basic Life Support training. Complete HeartCode BLS Online first, then attend your Instructor-led hands-on skills session at Altruistic Academy.

Step 1 • Online Learning

HeartCode® BLS Online

HeartCode BLS Online is the online portion of the American Heart Association's BLS blended-learning course. Complete the self-directed online portion before your scheduled hands-on session.

  • Self-directed online learning
  • Designed for healthcare professionals
  • Complete at your own pace
  • Online course purchased separately through AHA
  • Completion certificate required for the hands-on session
Step 2 • Instructor-Led Skills

BLS Hands-On Skills Session

$65

After successfully completing HeartCode BLS Online, attend your Instructor-led hands-on session with Altruistic Academy for required skills practice and skills testing.

  • High-quality adult, child and infant CPR skills
  • AED skills
  • Effective ventilation skills
  • High-performance team activities when applicable
  • Instructor-guided skills practice
  • Required skills testing
Bring your HeartCode BLS Online certificate of completion to your scheduled hands-on session.
Heartsaver® Training

Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Training

Heartsaver training is designed for people who need First Aid, CPR, and AED skills for workplace requirements or personal preparedness. Our blended-learning pathway requires completion of the appropriate AHA online course followed by an Instructor-led hands-on skills session.

Step 1 • Online Learning

Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Online

Complete the appropriate American Heart Association Heartsaver online course before attending your scheduled hands-on session.

  • Self-directed online learning
  • Complete at your convenience
  • Online course purchased separately through AHA
  • Completion certificate required before hands-on training
Step 2 • Instructor-Led Skills

Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Hands-On Skills Session

$75

After completing the required online portion, attend your Instructor-led hands-on session for required skills practice and testing.

  • First Aid skills practice when included in your course
  • CPR skills practice
  • AED skills practice
  • Instructor guidance
  • Required hands-on skills testing
Before Your Appointment

What You Need Before Your Hands-On Skills Session

Please make sure you have completed the required online portion and have the appropriate course materials before arriving for your scheduled session.

BLS Students

BLS Course Materials

BLS students should have access to the current AHA BLS Provider Manual or eBook required for their course.

Heartsaver Students

Heartsaver Course Materials

Heartsaver students should have access to the appropriate current Heartsaver student workbook or eBook for their course.

Bring to Your Scheduled Session

  • Your online course certificate of completion
  • Required current AHA course manual or eBook
  • Pen and paper for notes
  • Photo identification if requested
CPR Awareness

Learn Hands-Only CPR

You could be the difference between life and death for someone experiencing cardiac arrest. Immediate CPR can significantly improve a person's chance of survival.

Watch this American Heart Association educational video to learn the two simple steps of Hands-Only CPR.

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Corporate & Group Training

Bring CPR, BLS & First Aid Training to Your Workplace

Altruistic Academy provides group training solutions for businesses, healthcare organizations, schools, childcare providers, fitness facilities, and other organizations. For qualifying groups, our instructors can come to your location.

We Come to You

Convenient Group Training

  • BLS training options
  • CPR and AED training
  • First Aid training
  • Flexible group scheduling
  • Group pricing available
  • Instructor-led hands-on skills sessions
Organizations We Serve
Daycare Centers
Preschools
Schools
Medical Offices
Hospitals
Dental Offices
Fitness Centers
Home Health Agencies
Assisted Living
Corporate Offices
Nonprofit Organizations
Community Organizations

Request Group Training Pricing

Tell us about your organization, location, number of participants, and training needs. Our team will help coordinate scheduling, course options, and group pricing.

Professional Training You Can Trust

American Heart Association Training Site

Altruistic Academy operates as an American Heart Association Training Site and provides BLS, CPR, AED, and First Aid training pathways for healthcare professionals, businesses, educators, childcare professionals, and community members in Clearwater and the Tampa Bay area.

AHA Training Site
Weekly Skills Sessions
Individual & Group Training
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Student Resources

American Heart Association Resources

Find a Lost AHA eCard

Search for a previously issued American Heart Association course completion eCard.

Find Your AHA eCard

Become an Instructor

Interested in becoming a CPR, BLS, or ACLS Instructor? Learn more about available instructor-training opportunities.

Instructor Training

CPR & ECC Guidelines

Review current American Heart Association CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care information.

View Guidelines
Frequently Asked Questions

CPR & BLS Training FAQs

Learn more about American Heart Association blended learning, online course requirements, hands-on skills sessions, course completion cards, and group training.

Is Altruistic Academy an American Heart Association Training Site?
Altruistic Academy operates as an American Heart Association Training Site and provides AHA course pathways including BLS, CPR, AED, and First Aid training.
Do I need to complete the online course before my BLS hands-on session?
Yes. Students registering for our HeartCode BLS hands-on skills session must first successfully complete HeartCode BLS Online and bring their certificate of completion to the scheduled session.
What happens during the BLS hands-on skills session?
The Instructor-led hands-on session focuses on required BLS skills practice, team scenarios when applicable, and skills testing. Students must successfully complete the required course components to receive their AHA BLS Provider course completion eCard.
Is the AHA online course included in the skills-session price?
No. The online course and Altruistic Academy hands-on skills session are purchased separately. Follow the links on this page to purchase the appropriate online course and then schedule your hands-on session with us.
How long is the AHA BLS Provider course completion card valid?
The AHA BLS Provider course completion eCard is valid for two years after successful completion of all course requirements.
Do I need an AHA student manual or eBook?
Students should have access to the appropriate current AHA course materials required for their course. Links to the BLS Provider Manual eBook and Heartsaver materials are provided above.
Do you offer hands-on skills sessions every week?
Altruistic Academy offers regularly scheduled training and hands-on skills-session appointments. Current availability can be viewed through the applicable registration page.
Do you provide CPR training for businesses and organizations?
Yes. Group training options are available for healthcare facilities, schools, childcare centers, fitness facilities, businesses, and other organizations. On-site training may be available for qualifying groups.
What should I bring to my hands-on session?
Bring your online-course certificate of completion, access to the appropriate current AHA course materials, and any additional items listed in your registration confirmation.

Altruistic Academy provides American Heart Association blended-learning hands-on skills sessions in Clearwater, Florida, serving healthcare professionals, educators, childcare providers, businesses, and community members throughout Clearwater and the Tampa Bay area.

American Heart Association Disclaimer: 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.

Altruistic Academy Course Policy: Course registration fees are non-refundable. Students are responsible for confirming which course or course completion card is required by their employer, licensing organization, school, or regulatory body.

Ready to Complete Your AHA Training?

Complete your appropriate American Heart Association online course, then purchase and schedule your Instructor-led hands-on skills session with Altruistic Academy in Clearwater.

American Heart Association Blended Learning

American Heart Association CPR, BLS & First Aid Skills Evaluations

Complete your required American Heart Association online course and finish your instructor-led hands-on skills evaluation at Altruistic Academy in Clearwater, Florida. We provide professional skills assessments for healthcare providers, educators, childcare professionals, workplace teams, and community members throughout the Tampa Bay area.

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