Basic Life Support

Notice: In-person classes at the UNMC Omaha location will resume in March at 4601 Catalyst Court, Omaha, NE 68106 (just south of 46th & Farnam).

BLS is a nationally recognized program designed by the American Heart Association for health care professionals to:

Recognize different life-threatening emergencies;
Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
Use an automated external defibrillator; and
Relieve choking in a safe, timely, and effective manner.

This course is intended for certified and non-certified, licensed or non-licensed health care professionals such as physicians; residents or fellows; physician assistants; nurses; paramedics; respiratory therapists; physical and occupational therapists; emergency medical technicians; medical or nursing students in training; medical or nursing assistants; aides; police officers; and other allied health personnel.

The material will be covered in small group lectures, demonstrations, evaluation of case-based scenarios, and practice.

Manual

AHA^® BLS Provider Manual

(Product #25-1102)

Registration Information

Course Registration Fee: $90

Manual Rental: $5
Manual Purchase: $25

Early Registration Special

Payment Options

Effective Nov. 1, 2025

Credit/Debit Card

Credit/debit card payments are accepted. Please note that all processing fees are non-refundable.

For total transaction amounts under $20:
No additional fees will be charged.
For amounts between $20 and $106:
A flat $3 processing fee will apply.
For amounts over $106:
A 2.95% processing fee will apply.

E-Check/ACH Transfer

Electronic check (ACH) payments are strongly recommended and are not subject to any additional fees. This option works well for individual registrants and sponsoring institutions.

If you need assistance with online registration, please call our Registration Office at 402-559-5929.

If you register online, you will receive an email confirmation immediately after completing your registration.
If you register via telephone, fax, or mail, you will receive your confirmation once the payment has been processed.

If you do not receive your registration confirmation, please call 402-559-5929 or email emstrauma@unmc.edu.

To maintain the AHA-recommended instructor-to-student ratio and ensure a quality learning experience for all participants:

Cancellations and Transfers:
- Must be submitted in writing via email to emstrauma@unmc.edu.
- A $15 cancellation/transfer fee applies to all approved requests.
- Requests made less than 24 hours prior to the scheduled class cannot be accommodated and will be considered a no-show.
Refunds:
- Credit or debit card processing fees are non-refundable.
- Cancellations made within 14 days of the class are eligible for a 50% refund of the registration fee, minus the $15 cancellation/transfer fee.
- Rented Course Manuals: Refunds will be processed only if the manual is returned within 14 days of receiving your cancellation request. Manuals returned after 14 days are not eligible for a refund.
- Refunds are issued to the original form of payment and are typically processed within five days after returned manuals are received.
No-Shows:
- No refunds will be issued.

Prior to Your Scheduled Class

You must review the AHA^® BLS Provider Manual.

If you are renting or purchasing a manual, please pick it up at:

CCE EMS/Trauma Office
Catalyst Building
4601 Catalyst Court
Omaha, NE 68106
(Just south of 46th & Farnam)

Please enter through the north entrance near Big Grove Coffee.

This building requires badge access. A staff member will meet you in the foyer and assist with entry. Please refer to your confirmation email for detailed arrival instructions.

Pick-up is available Tuesday through Thursday, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

If you live and work outside of the Omaha metro area, please email emstrauma@unmc.edu to make arrangements to receive the manual.

You may also purchase an e-manual online at the AHA eBook Store.

Manuals must be rented or purchased prior to the day of the course. Rentals will not be available on the day of the course.

Participants who arrive without a manual will be required to purchase one.

On the Day of Your Class

You must show a valid government- or school-issued photo ID to check in to class.
The temperature in the classroom may vary throughout the day. Please come in loose and comfortable layers of clothing.
You will be practicing skills that will require you to work on your hands and knees. You will be bending, standing, and lifting throughout the course. If you have any physical condition that will prevent you from engaging in these activities, please do not hesitate to inform the instructor(s) as he/she may be able to adjust the equipment to address your needs.
Get directions and parking information

Inclement Weather

Send an email to emstrauma@unmc.edu for possible class cancellation due to the weather.

Questions?

Debbie Von Seggern-Johnson, NRP, EMSI

EMS & Trauma Program Coordinator
UNMC Center for Continuing Education

Send Email

Phone: 402-559-5919

Customized Training

Too busy to attend a classroom course? Or can't find an in-person class that will work with your busy schedule? We can help! Learn more

Do you need individualized or customized group training? We can do it for you! We accept requests for special individual or group classes. We have instructors all over the state who can provide training at your location. Send us an email.

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The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to AHA.