CPR and Basic Life Support
Reading Area Community College (RACC) is proud to be an authorized American Heart Association (AHA) Aligned Training Center. Our network of authorized AHA Instructors are prepared to deliver high quality programs designed to assist you in meeting your educational life-saving needs.
Besides providing individuals with skills and information, we also provide CPR and AED training at your business or office. Courses are offered at RACC or at a location of your choice. Classes are offered in either English or Spanish.
Register for a CPR Course in Training Center Technologies: Less Stress
- To register as a First-Time Student go to "Course Enrollment" and then click the button for “Enroll Now”.
SEE RED OUTLINE BELOW - Returning Students can go to "Student Login" to access past and current courses.
SEE GREEN OUTLINE BELOW
On-Campus
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
- Basic Life Support Recertification for Healthcare Providers
- Heartsaver First Aid with CPR & AED
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor Course
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Skills Testing
Online CPR Certification
Follow these simple steps to successful course completion:
- Online cognitive lessons - anytime and anywhere with computer access
- Hands-on skills practice at Reading Area Community College
- Hands-on skills testing at Reading Area Community College
Begin your online CPR training here: https://elearning.heart.org/
Skills Sessions at RACC
A skills session is the hands-on portion of an American Heart Association online course. It is conducted in person after the student completes the online course. Skills sessions are not included with the purchase of an online course. Students must present their certificate of completion to the American Heart Association instructor for skills evaluation.
Prior to taking the skills test, payment of $85.00 must be made by phone at 610-607-6231 or in person at the Cashier's Office, Berks Hall 107.
Health Care Courses
Courses, workshops and conferences are provided to meet the educational needs of the health care community. Programs deal with a variety of topics such as current trends and issues, clinical updates, safety, legal and ethical issues. Programs are varied and are provided for any individual employed in health care.
Questions?
Sandra Houck
610-372-4721 ext. 6220
shouck@racc.edu
Reading Area Community College is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.