An American Heart Association BLS in-person course takes about 2-4 hours to complete and also includes time for testing and practice. BLS classes cover everything needed to know to get a BLS certification and CPR for all healthcare providers including CPR.
The Blended Learning (online and classroom) course can vary depending on a students proficiency and how fast the online portion is completed. The American Heart Association (AHA) online course allows students to take quizzes and skip parts of the lecture if they pass. The online course can take anywhere from 45 minutes to 4 hours, but on average takes about 2.5 to 3 hours for first time students. The classroom skill check portion of the class can take up to 1-2 hours to complete and includes skills practice and testing.