Ocean County College-Nursing Students-CPR-BLS Certification Classes

American Heart Association BLS Certification Classes

Appropriate Certification for all Nursing Students

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OCC-American Heart Association BLS Classes

(Appropriate Certification for all Ocean County College Nursing Students)

SmartCerts-Offers Both Initial And Renewal American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR For Nursing Students) Certification Classes daily (including Weekends) with Morning, Afternoon and Evening Classes Available.

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BLS Certification Classes-Ocean County-NJ

  • What is BLS Certification?

    BLS (CPR for Healthcare Providers)  is required for all Medical Students-Medical Providers as well as BLS Renewal Certification Classes every two years.


    Only American Heart Association is recognized as valid BLS Certification. 


    Don't be fooled by Online Only BLS Classes!


  • Is BLS the same as CPR?

    BLS even though the class includes CPR, BLS is designed for all Healthcare Providers and Medical Students.


    CPR Classes are designed for Non-Healthcare Providers/Students, yet require training in CPR.

  • When will I receive my BLS Certification Card?

    All American Heart Association BLS Certification Cards are issued the same day of the class.


    The only recognized BLS Certification for Lakewood or NJ Healthcare Providers or Medical Students is an American Heart Association BLS Provider Certification. This also  requires an in-person 'Hands-On' portion.

  • How long is a BLS Certification Class?

    Times vary based on the number of students participating in the class. This range is from 3-4 hours with an average BLS Class time of 3.5 hours.



  • Is there a difference between Online BLS Classes vs In Person BLS Classes?

    Yes! Online BLS/CPR Classes even though claim their certification is a valid BLS /CPR Certification, no Online Only BLS/CPR Certification is recognized as valid BLS/CPR Certification. 

  • I'm a Medical/Nursing Student. Do I need BLS or CPR?

    BLS Classes cover all basic life supporrt skills to stabilize a patient in an acute life threatening emergency.


    Basic life support skills include effective chest compressions, rescue breathing.


    Proper use of a bag-mask device and use of an (AED) for the Adult, Child and Infant Populations.


    Recognition and early management of respiratory and cardiac arrest.


    Basic Airway management.


    Choking Relief for the Adult, Child and Infant.


    Effective communication as a member and leader of a Basic Life Support team.

  • How long is my BLS Certification Valid For?

    BLS Certification Is Valid for Two Years from The Date of Issue.


  • When will I receive my BLS Certification Card?

    All American Heart Association BLS Certification Cards are issued the same day of the class.


SmartCerts offers American Heart Association BLS-CPR Certification Classes which is the appropriate required certification for Ocean County College Nursing Students at it's Toms River, NJ Location with convienient access to all Ocean County and Monmouth County Areas. Voted Best BLS-CPR Certification Class by OCC Nursing Students since 2017. Same Day Certification.