CPR Certification for CNAs Fort Myers | AHA BLS CPR Class
Cards issued same Day
Need CPR or BLS Certification for Your CNA Job?
If you're a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and your employer, nursing facility, home health agency, hospital, school, or healthcare program told you that you need CPR or BLS certification, CPR BLS Pros can help. We provide American Heart Association BLS CPR certification for CNAs and healthcare professionals at our Fort Myers training center.
Whether this is your first CPR class or you need to renew an expiring BLS card, we make the process simple.
Hands-on training. Experienced instructor. Same-day card availability.
CPR BLS Pros
8359 Beacon Blvd., Suite 506
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Call or Text: 239-878-1400
CPR/BLS Class
What CPR Certification Does a CNA Need?
One of the most common questions we hear is:
“I'm a CNA. Do I need regular CPR or BLS?”
If you work directly with patients in a healthcare environment, your employer will often require BLS — Basic Life Support — for healthcare providers rather than a basic community CPR course.
BLS is designed for healthcare professionals and covers CPR and emergency response at the healthcare-provider level.
At CPR BLS Pros, our healthcare-provider BLS course is through the American Heart Association.
Before registering, always check the exact requirements given to you by your employer, school, agency, or facility. If they told you that you need AHA BLS, BLS Provider, Healthcare Provider CPR, or American Heart Association CPR, this is generally the type of class they are referring to.
Not sure which class you need?
Call or text us at 239-878-1400.
We'll help you figure it out.
American Heart Association BLS for CNAs
CNAs work directly with patients, residents, and families every day.
That means knowing what to do during a cardiac or breathing emergency isn't just another requirement for a job.
It's a skill you may actually have to use.
Our American Heart Association BLS class for CNAs includes hands-on training in important lifesaving skills including:
Adult CPR
Child CPR
Infant CPR
High-quality chest compressions
Rescue breathing
AED use
Choking response
Team-based resuscitation
Recognizing cardiac and respiratory emergencies
BLS skills used by healthcare professionals
You won't just watch somebody talk about CPR.
You'll practice it.
Our goal is to make sure you leave class understanding what to do if a real emergency happens in front of you.
CPR Requirements for CNAs in Florida
Florida CNAs should understand the difference between CPR skills training and an employer-required CPR or BLS certification card.
The Florida Board of Nursing includes CPR skills among the areas that may be included in the required in-service training for Certified Nursing Assistants.
However, the exact CPR or BLS certification required for employment can depend on the healthcare facility, agency, school, or employer where you work.
Many healthcare employers require CNAs to maintain a current BLS Provider certification.
That's why it's important to check what your employer specifically requests.
If they say:
American Heart Association BLS
AHA BLS Provider
BLS for Healthcare Providers
Healthcare Provider CPR
CPR/BLS certification
CPR BLS Pros can help you get the training you need.
CNA CPR Certification Near Me
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you're in the right place.
CPR BLS Pros is centrally located in Fort Myers, Florida, and serves CNAs and healthcare professionals throughout Southwest Florida, including:
Fort Myers • Cape Coral • North Fort Myers • Lehigh Acres • Estero • Bonita Springs • Naples • Punta Gorda • Port Charlotte • Lee County • Collier County • Charlotte County
Get Your CNA BLS Certification Without the Hassle
We know why most CNAs come to us.
You aren't looking to spend all day researching CPR companies.
You probably received an email, a text, or a message from your employer saying:
“We need a copy of your current CPR card.”
Or maybe you're starting a new CNA job and someone just told you:
“You need BLS before you can start.”
We make it easy.
1. Choose Your Class
Check our available Fort Myers CPR/BLS class schedule.
2. Come to Class
We provide the training equipment. Just show up ready to learn.
3. Complete Your BLS Training
Learn and demonstrate the CPR, AED, choking, and BLS skills required for successful course completion.
4. Receive Your Certification
American Heart Association BLS cards are typically issued electronically after successful completion, with same-day issuance available in most cases.
That's it.
Why CNAs Choose CPR BLS Pros
There are plenty of places where you can sit through a CPR class.
We want you to actually remember what you learned.
CPR BLS Pros has trained healthcare professionals and other students throughout Southwest Florida for years and has earned more than 500 five-star Google reviews.
Students choose us because our classes are:
Hands-On
CPR is a physical skill.
You're going to practice compressions, breathing techniques, AED use, and emergency response—not just hear someone talk about them.
Easy to Understand
We teach CPR in a practical way.
No unnecessary confusion. No making a simple lifesaving skill harder than it needs to be.
Engaging
CPR training doesn't have to feel like three hours of watching the clock.
We keep students involved and make the information memorable.
Designed for Healthcare Workers
We routinely train:
Certified Nursing Assistants
Registered Nurses
Licensed Practical Nurses
Nursing students
Medical Assistants
Home Health Aides
Patient Care Technicians
Dental professionals
EMTs
Paramedics
Other healthcare professionals
Taught by an Experienced Instructor
CPR BLS Pros is led by an experienced CPR instructor and licensed nurse who understands both the classroom material and the realities of patient care.
First-Time CNA? We'll Walk You Through It
Starting your first CNA job can mean dealing with a long checklist:
Background screening.
Employment paperwork.
Physicals.
TB testing.
Uniforms.
Orientation.
And then somebody tells you:
“Oh yeah, we need your CPR card too.”
Don't stress about figuring out all the different CPR course names.
Tell us what your employer or school asked for.
If they sent you specific wording, you can even show it to us.
We'll help you determine which CPR or BLS class they're asking for.
Call or text 239-878-1400.
CNA BLS Renewal in Fort Myers
Already a CNA and your CPR card is about to expire?
We also provide BLS renewal training for CNAs in Fort Myers.
American Heart Association BLS Provider cards are generally valid for two years, so healthcare professionals need to keep track of their expiration date and renew when required.
Don't wait until your employer tells you that your card has expired.
If you're getting close, schedule your renewal and get it taken care of.
[RENEW MY BLS CERTIFICATION]
Do CNAs Need CPR and First Aid?
Not necessarily.
BLS and First Aid are different courses.
A CNA working in a healthcare environment may be required to have BLS without being required to maintain a separate First Aid certification.
Other employers may request both.
The easiest solution is to look at exactly what your employer, facility, staffing agency, or school requires.
If you're unsure, call us before registering.
Is Online CPR Certification Accepted for CNAs?
Be careful here.
If an employer requires an American Heart Association BLS Provider certification, simply purchasing an online-only CPR certificate from an unrelated website may not satisfy the requirement.
Healthcare BLS involves demonstrating hands-on skills.
Before choosing an online CPR course simply because it's fast or inexpensive, make sure your employer will actually accept the certification.
If you're unsure, ask your employer:
“Do you require an American Heart Association BLS Provider card?”
If the answer is yes, CPR BLS Pros can help.
CPR Classes for CNA Employers and Healthcare Facilities
Need to certify several CNAs at the same time?
CPR BLS Pros also provides group and on-site CPR/BLS training for healthcare organizations.
We can work with:
Nursing homes
Assisted living facilities
Home health agencies
Medical offices
Staffing agencies
CNA schools
Healthcare training programs
Residential care facilities
Private healthcare organizations
Instead of sending your staff to several different CPR classes, we may be able to bring the training directly to your team.
Call 239-878-1400 for group CPR training information.
Frequently Asked Questions About CPR for CNAs
Does a CNA need BLS or CPR?
Many CNAs working in healthcare settings are required by their employer to maintain BLS certification rather than a basic community CPR certificate. Requirements vary, so always confirm with your employer or school.
Is BLS the same as CPR?
Not exactly. CPR is one of the major skills taught in BLS. BLS training for healthcare providers also includes additional skills and concepts used when healthcare professionals respond to cardiac and respiratory emergencies.
Do you offer American Heart Association BLS for CNAs?
Yes. CPR BLS Pros provides American Heart Association BLS training for healthcare providers, including CNAs.
How much is the CPR/BLS class?
Our CPR/BLS class is $60.
Where is your Fort Myers CPR training center?
CPR BLS Pros is located at:
8359 Beacon Blvd., Suite 506
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Can I receive my BLS card the same day?
BLS cards are typically issued electronically after successful course completion, and same-day issuance is available in most cases.
How long is an American Heart Association BLS card valid?
American Heart Association BLS Provider certification is generally valid for two years.
Can I renew my BLS certification with CPR BLS Pros?
Yes. We train both first-time students and healthcare professionals who need BLS renewal.
Do you teach nurses and other healthcare professionals too?
Yes. Our classes serve CNAs, LPNs, RNs, nursing students, medical assistants, patient care technicians, dental professionals, EMTs, paramedics, and many other healthcare workers.
I don't know what CPR class my CNA job requires. Can you help?
Yes. Call or text 239-878-1400 and tell us what your employer or school requested. If possible, have the exact wording they gave you.
Get Your CNA CPR/BLS Certification in Fort Myers
If you need CPR certification for your CNA job, don't make it complicated.
Get trained by an experienced instructor, practice the skills hands-on, and get the certification your healthcare career requires.
CPR BLS Pros
American Heart Association BLS CPR Training for CNAs & Healthcare Professionals
8359 Beacon Blvd., Suite 506
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Call or Text: 239-878-1400
CPR/BLS Class: $60
Serving Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Estero, Bonita Springs, Naples, Lehigh Acres, Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte and communities throughout Southwest Florida.