American Heart Association CPR, First Aid, and BLS course completion cards are generally valid for two years. The AHA states that course completion cards remain valid through the end of the month in which they were issued.

If your certification is approaching its expiration date, check your employer, school, or licensing requirements to determine whether you need a renewal course or a full course.

Looking for CPR certification in Boise or the Treasure Valley? Check our upcoming CPR and First Aid classes to find a course that fits your schedule.

Basic Life Support (BLS) is designed primarily for healthcare professionals, trained first responders, and people enrolled in healthcare training programs. This can include nurses, physicians, EMTs, paramedics, dental professionals, medical students, nursing students, and other healthcare personnel whose roles require BLS training.

If you're unsure whether you need BLS or a general CPR/First Aid course, check with your employer, school, or licensing organization before registering.

The Crux Initiative offers BLS CPR training for healthcare professionals and first responders in the Boise area.

For most in-person CPR and BLS classes, come prepared to participate and practice hands-on skills.

We recommend:

• Comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely

• Your required course materials, if applicable

• Any documentation required for a blended-learning course

• Your current certification information if you're completing a renewal

• Water and anything else you need to stay comfortable during training

You'll spend time practicing CPR and other hands-on skills, so comfortable clothing is a good idea.

Completed the online American Heart Association HeartCode BLS course? Bring your online course completion information to your scheduled hands-on skills session. HeartCode BLS combines online learning with a required hands-on skills session.

No. You do not need previous experience to take many CPR and First Aid courses.

Our classes are designed to provide hands-on instruction and practice, so you'll have an opportunity to learn the skills, ask questions, and practice before you're expected to demonstrate them.

For BLS certification, requirements may vary depending on your employer, school, or professional role. If you're unsure which course you need, contact us before registering.

The goal isn't to walk into class already knowing everything.

That's what the training is for.

Absolutely. You don't need to be a medical professional or experienced responder to learn CPR and First Aid.

The appropriate course depends on why you're taking training. For example, the American Heart Association's Heartsaver courses are designed for people with little or no medical training who need CPR, AED, or First Aid training for work, regulatory, or personal preparedness reasons.

Whether you're a first-time student, parent, teacher, coach, childcare provider, employee, or someone who simply wants to be better prepared, we can help you find the right training.

Never taken a CPR class before? That's okay. Come ready to learn.

Yes! On-site training can be an excellent option for businesses, schools, daycares, healthcare organizations, nonprofits, and other groups that want to train multiple employees together.

Instead of sending employees to different classes, The Crux Initiative can bring training to your organization, depending on your group's needs and course requirements.

On-site training can be used for:

• CPR and AED training

• First Aid training

• BLS training

• Stop the Bleed training

• Workplace emergency preparedness

• Active threat response training

Group training also gives your team the opportunity to practice together and discuss how emergency response applies specifically to your workplace.

Interested in bringing CPR or emergency preparedness training to your Boise-area business? Contact The Crux Initiative to discuss an on-site training option.

You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.