Employer-accepted American Heart Association BLS CPR certification for healthcare jobs.
Required for CNAs, home health aides, and clinical healthcare roles in Fort Pierce.
AHA BLS CPR Classes in Fort Pierce
Get the Right CPR Certification for Healthcare Work
If your employer, school, or training program requires AHA BLS CPR, Medical Plus Training Center provides hands-on, instructor-led BLS CPR classes right here in Fort Pierce.
This is healthcare provider–level CPR, not generic or online-only training. You’ll complete your class in person and receive your American Heart Association BLS Provider card, valid nationwide and accepted by healthcare employers.
Who Needs AHA BLS CPR in Fort Pierce?
In Fort Pierce, AHA BLS CPR certification is commonly required for people working in patient-facing healthcare roles, especially in environments where staff may be the first responder during a medical emergency.
This includes individuals working or applying for roles such as:
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)
Home Health Aides (HHAs)
Patient Care Technicians (PCTs)
Dialysis Technicians
Medical Assistants (clinical roles)
Nursing and CNA students
Healthcare workers renewing an expiring CPR card
Because Fort Pierce has a strong concentration of home health agencies, long-term care facilities, and outpatient clinics, employers often require AHA BLS specifically, not general CPR certificates.
Why Employers Require AHA BLS Not “Any CPR”
Not all CPR certifications meet healthcare employer standards.
Most healthcare employers in Fort Pierce require American Heart Association BLS Provider certification because it:
Meets hospital, clinic, and home-care compliance requirements
Includes hands-on skills testing
Covers adult, child, and infant CPR
Includes AED use and team-based response
Is widely accepted by healthcare employers and training programs
If a job listing states “AHA BLS required,” a general CPR card may not be accepted.
If you’re unsure which certification you need, this guide explains the difference clearly:
👉 BLS vs CPR: Which Certification Do You Actually Need?
What You’ll Learn in Our Fort Pierce BLS CPR Class
Medical Plus Training Center offers in-person, instructor-led AHA BLS CPR training focused on real-world healthcare scenarios.
Training includes:
Adult, child, and infant CPR techniques
AED operation and safety
Choking response
Team-based emergency response
Hands-on practice with instructor feedback
This training is designed for healthcare environments, not casual or non-clinical settings.
Planning to Become a CNA? CPR Is Included
If you’re exploring a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant, AHA BLS CPR is not something you need to schedule separately.
At Medical Plus Training Center, BLS CPR certification is included as part of the CNA training program — so you graduate meeting employer requirements without an extra step.
This is especially helpful for students entering healthcare for the first time.
CPR Renewal vs First-Time Certification
Whether you are:
Renewing an expiring AHA BLS card
Taking CPR for the first time
Returning to healthcare after time away
Our Fort Pierce classes are scheduled by phone so we can confirm availability and ensure you receive the correct certification for your job or training program.
If you’ve seen ads for “free CPR,” it’s important to understand what that usually means — and what it does not:
👉 What “Free CPR” Really Means — And How to Get Certified the Right Way in Fort Pierce
Why Choose Medical Plus Training Center?
Local Fort Pierce training location
AHA-aligned BLS CPR certification
Hands-on instruction with experienced educators
Clear focus on healthcare job requirements
Trusted by students and professionals across the Treasure Coast
Learn more about our programs and training center:
👉 Medical Plus Training Center
Schedule Your AHA BLS CPR Class in Fort Pierce
If your job, school, or future career requires AHA BLS CPR, Medical Plus Training Center offers a clear, compliant path to certification.
Call Medical Plus Training Center to Schedule Your CPR Class
Frequently Asked Questions
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A: Yes. We strictly follow the AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) curriculum. This is the "Gold Standard" certification required by almost all healthcare employers in Florida.
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A: Yes! Upon successful completion, you will receive your official AHA BLS Provider eCard immediately. You can email it to your employer before you even leave the parking lot.
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A: No. Most Florida healthcare employers (and the Florida Board of Nursing) require a hands-on skills component. "Online-only" classes often leave students with a certification that is rejected by HR departments. We ensure you are compliant.
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A: Yes! We are a short 15-20 minute drive from Port St. Lucie. Many of our students commute from PSL and Vero Beach because of our small class sizes and same-day certification.
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Yes. This class provides American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider certification, which is the CPR credential most healthcare employers require for clinical roles such as CNAs, home health aides, and patient care technicians.
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Yes. Most CNA training programs and healthcare employers require AHA BLS CPR certification. At Medical Plus Training Center, CPR is included as part of the CNA training program, so you don’t need to schedule it separately.
How to Enroll
Registration is handled by phone to ensure you are placed in the correct class level.
Call Us: Dial (772) 306-6622.
Confirm: Tell us if you need "Initial" or "Renewal."
Attend: Arrive on Friday at 10:00 AM. Wear comfortable clothes for practicing on manikins.
Ready to get certified? Call (772) 306-6622 to reserve your spot.
Written by
Chevaughn Maitland, RN, Certified CPR Instructor at Medical Plus Training Center—helping students across the Treasure Coast build the life-saving skills they need for rewarding healthcare careers.