BLS CPR

BLS (Basic Life Support) is a crucial certification for healthcare professionals and those in the medical field. It equips you with the skills to provide immediate care in life-threatening situations. Bayside CPR offers AHA-certified BLS courses.

Being BLS certified signifies that you are approved by the American Heart Association to administer CPR during cardiac arrest and are prepared to use these skills in your career.

Your American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification from Bayside CPR is valid for two years.

BLS training is recommended for healthcare providers and anyone in the medical field or anyone who wants the highest level of CPR training.

BLS training is recommended for healthcare providers and anyone in the medical field or anyone who wants the highest level of CPR training.

Bayside CPR offers three convenient options:

• • Traditional: Attend a full in-person ACLS course.
  • Blended Learning(Fast Track): Complete the online AHA HeartCode BLS, then attend a skills check-off at Bayside CPR.
  • RQI Self-Guided Station(Most Popular): Complete the online portion(included) and skills check off at our RQI station.

Our BLS classes cover CPR for all ages, AED use, and choking relief techniques.

The length varies depending on the option you choose:
The Basic Life Support Instructor-led Initial and Renewal classes are scheduled for about 3.5 hours.For the BLS Hybrid course (Fast Track or VAM(Voice Activated Self Guided Manikin), the online portion takes about 30min to 1.5 hours to complete and the in office skills check is about 20-40min.

Upon successful completion of any of our BLS courses, you will receive an official AHA BLS Provider eCard. No matter which option you choose, you’ll receive the exact same AHA BLS Provider eCard, valid for two years.

AHA requires having access to the BLS Provider Manual. Books are available for purchase at our conveniently located training centers. We also provide a helpful study guide located on our resources tab on this website.

Bayside CPR does not issue CEUs or CMEs. If you need CME credits, you can claim those as well by clicking on “Claim CE Certificate” They are not required for the class. This is only if you need them and your governing body needs something other than a completion certification from the AHA. 

American Heart Association Heartcode / Online with Voice Assisted Manikin (VAM) is an innovative new way to get certified or renewed without spending hours in class. This is an official American Heart Association Automated Station for BLS, ACLS, PALS certification or recertification. Hands-on training takes less than 30 minutes and appointments are available 7 days a week at most locations. Upon completion instantly receive your official AHA eCard.

We have multiple convenient locations across Maryland and Washington D.C. to serve your needs for American Heart Association Certifications for BLS CPR, ACLS & PALS.

RQI Location List:

Annapolis:

• Title: Bayside CPR – RQI Station Annapolis
• Address: 1160 Spa Rd, Annapolis, MD 21403
• Hours: 7am to 7pm (everyday)
• Video: How to Find the Bayside CPR RQI Station – Annapolis
• Link: https://youtube.com/shorts/GAH2LpUfmIE*

Easton:

• Title: Bayside CPR – RQI Station Easton (Coming Soon: April 1st, 2025)
• Address: 129 North West Street, Easton, MD 21601
• Hours: 7am to 7pm (everyday)
• Video: How to Find the Bayside CPR RQI Station – Easton
• Link: Coming Soon

Centreville:

• Title: Bayside CPR – RQI Station Centreville
• Address: 324 Pennsylvania Ave, Centreville, MD 21617
• Hours: 7am to 7pm (everyday)
• Video: How to Find the Bayside CPR RQI Station – Centreville
• Link: https://youtu.be/aARa5EI4i44

Riverdale/College Park:

• Title: Bayside CPR – RQI Station Riverdale/College Park
• Address: 6811 Kenilworth Ave, Riverdale, MD 20737
• Hours: 8am to 6pm M-F, Saturday: 9am to 12pm, Sunday: Closed
• Video: How to Find the Bayside CPR RQI Station – Riverdale/College Park
• Link: https://youtube.com/shorts/SP8anvn1CYw

Gaithersburg:

• Title: Bayside CPR – RQI Station Gaithersburg
• Address: 101 Lakeforest Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
• Hours: 8am to 5pm M-F, Saturday: 8am to 12pm, Sunday: Closed
• Video: How to Find the Bayside CPR RQI Station – Gaithersburg
• Link: https://youtu.be/taq-YU7yGLY

Laurel:

• Title: Bayside CPR – RQI Station Laurel
• Address: 14502 Greenview Dr, Laurel, MD 20708
• Hours: 6am to 5pm M-F, Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed
• Video: How to Find the Bayside CPR RQI Station – Laurel
• Link: https://youtu.be/4BT6fOPF06s

Baltimore/Towson:

• Title: Bayside CPR – RQI Station Towson/Baltimore
• Address: 2219 York Rd, Timonium, MD 21093
• Hours: 7am to 7pm (Every Day)
• Video: How to Find the Bayside CPR RQI Station – Towson/Baltimore
• Link: https://youtu.be/-mJrkEG_uGk

Washington D.C:

• Title: Bayside CPR – RQI Station Washington D.C.
• Address: 1120 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
• Hours: Mon-Fri: 7am to 5pm
• Video: How to Find the Bayside CPR RQI Station – Washington D.C.
• Link: https://youtu.be/whAryMbFVss

Waldorf:

• Title: Bayside CPR – RQI Station Waldorf
• Address: 3215 Leonardtown Rd, Waldorf, MD 20602
• Hours: 7am to 7pm: Everyday
• Video: How to Find the Bayside CPR RQI Station – Waldorf
• Link: https://youtu.be/Lieb186o4b4

Bethesda:

• Title: Bayside CPR – RQI Station Bethesda
• Address: 6900 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20815
• Hours: 8am to 5pm Mon-Fri, 8am to 1pm Sat, Closed Sunday
• Video: How to Find the Bayside CPR RQI Station – Bethesda
• Link: https://youtu.be/63ZJ9Gyb8_M

To see all of our American Heart Association all in-person courses at the following link: https://baysidecpr.enrollware.com/schedule

You can register for American Heart Association all in person courses at specific locations using the following links:

• Centreville: 324 Pennsylvania Ave, Centreville, MD 21617: https://baysidecpr.enrollware.com/schedule?location=96706
• Annapolis: 1994 Moreland Pkwy. 2nd Floor. Annapolis, MD 21401: https://baysidecpr.enrollware.com/schedule?location=73714
• Baltimore: 4 W University Pkwy., Baltimore, MD 21218: https://baysidecpr.enrollware.com/schedule?location=106516
• Columbia: 5485 Twin Knolls Rd. Columbia, MD 21045: https://baysidecpr.enrollware.com/schedule?location=97485
• Brentwood: 3716 Rhode Island Ave. Brentwood, MD 20722: https://baysidecpr.enrollware.com/schedule?location=86659
• Laurel: 15101 Sweitzer Lane. Laurel, MD 20707: https://baysidecpr.enrollware.com/schedule?location=94853
• Dover, Delaware: 655 N Dupont Hwy. Dover, DE 19901: https://baysidecpr.enrollware.com/schedule?location=75500