Classes and Events
Accelerated BLS Class for Health Care Providers
Fast-paced course for participants who would like to receive an AHA Course Completion eCard.
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Presented by Sharp Cardiac Training Center
This two-hour Basic Life Support (BLS) class is intended for experienced health care providers who have performed hands-on BLS and have the working knowledge and skills for this fast-paced course.
No remediation is allowed or provided during this accelerated course. Participants who fail to pass will be referred to a full BLS provider class.
Course skills/topics include:
- Adult/Child 1 & 2 rescuer CPR and foreign body airway obstruction
- AED scenarios, rescue breathing, mouth to mask breathing and bag valve mask
- Infant 1 & 2 rescuer CPR and foreign body airway obstruction
Upon successful completion of the class, students will receive an email the next business day with instructions on claiming their two-year Course Completion eCard through the AHA’s website. Paper cards will no longer be distributed at the class.
Registration for this class is required. Walk-ins will not be accepted. If you do not receive an email confirming your enrollment, please call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277).
What people are saying about our Accelerated BLS Class:
“This (accelerated) course was perfect for me since I have done CPR for over 20 years.”
“(The instructor) Richard was excellent. He was very knowledgeable, professional and easy to understand.”
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel your registration for this event, please call 1-800-827-4277 Monday through Friday, 7 am to 7 pm, or log in to your account to cancel online.
- For Standard: A fee of 100 percent will be deducted from the amount paid if you cancel your registration less than 24 hours before the event.
- For Travelers: A fee of 100 percent will be deducted from the amount paid if you cancel your registration less than 24 hours before the event.
Parking Information
Free visitor parking is available from the lot entrance on Spectrum Center Boulevard. Employee parking is available in the front, back and side of the Spectrum building. The four entrances on Tech Way require an activated employee badge.
Fee Information
Please note that Sharp employees are subject to a $25 payroll deduction if they do not attend or if they cancel or reschedule less than 24 hours prior to the start time of the class.
Special Instructions
- Students must be at least 16 years old to participate in this class.
- This class requires practicing skills while working on the floor and having hands-on contact with the mannequins and fellow students. If you have any physical conditions that might prevent these activities, please notify the Cardiac Training Center by calling 619-740-4226.
- Classes may be cancelled due to low enrollment. If a class is cancelled, you will be notified by phone two days before the class and will have the opportunity to attend another date or receive a full refund of the registration fee.
Arrival
Participants who arrive more than five minutes after the class start time will be asked to reschedule.
What to Bring
It is mandatory that you bring the following with you to class in order to proceed with testing:
- Photo ID
If you are not able to bring the item above, you will be required to register in a full health care provider class.


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