BLS Provider Course
2025-09-16 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-24 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-27 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-09 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-13 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | Life EMS Innovation and Education Centre – Grand Rapids, 1050 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
The American Heart Association’s BLS Provider Course is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings. BLS trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED.
Registration:
Course registrations closes at 12:00pm the day of the class. Class size limited to 12 participants.
The course fee includes your AHA BLS textbook. Your digital certification card will be issued once all class requirements have been completed and the paperwork has been processed.
** We will only issue refunds with one-week advance notice of cancellation prior to the class start date **

BLS Provider Course_Kalamazoo
2025-09-16 18:00 - 22:00 | Life EMS Ambulance – Kalamazoo, 517 E North St, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States

Private Course_BLS Heart Code Provider w/Skills
2025-09-18, 2025-09-19, 2025-09-24, 2025-09-27, 2025-10-06, 2025-10-07, 2025-10-08, 2025-10-09 and 6 more dates | Life EMS Innovation and Education Centre – Grand Rapids, 1050 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
**This course is not open to the public.**
BLS Provider Certification_Blended learning Course: Upon completion of this registration you will be emailed a Heart Code BLS provider link. This course will need to be completed prior to the date you select for your skills test. Please note, There is a survey at the end of your online course that must be completed to obtain your completion certificate. Once you obtain your completion certificate, print this and bring it with you to your hands on skills test at Life EMS Ambulance Education Center.
The Hands on Skills Test is mandatory to obtain your BLS Certification. Upon completion of this hands on skills, Life EMS Ambulance Traning Center will assign your BLS provider card and you will receive an email to claim your e-card from the American Heart Association.
*Skills testing is approx. 40 mins in duration, you will complete this in a group setting. We have built in time for practice and questions prior to the hands on portion of the skills practical.
Please select one of the times below that works best for your schedule.

Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Hybrid Class
2025-09-19 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-17 09:00 - 17:00 | Life EMS Innovation and Education Centre – Grand Rapids, 1050 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
PHTLS Hybrid Course
Life EMS offers a hybrid PHTLS course. At your convenience you will complete about 8 hours of online (didactic) training, then come in for an eight-hour skills day to complete the course. This hybrid course requires that you have a computer and internet access.
For more information about this course please visit the NAEMT website.
Registration:
PHTLS course registrations close 10 days before the course’s scheduled date, to allow time to complete the required 8-hours of online coursework. Class size limited to 12 participants.
The course fee includes the online course code and PHTLS textbook. Your digital certification card will be issued once all class requirements have been completed and the paperwork has been processed.
Two weeks prior to the class date, we will send you the code for the online portion of the class along with your textbook. Once you complete the online portion, you will need to print the certificate and post-test grade and bring both with you to class.
** Refunds will only be issued with two-weeks advance notice of cancellation prior to the class date **

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Hybrid Class
2025-09-26 09:00 - 13:00 | Life EMS Innovation and Education Centre – Grand Rapids, 1050 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Heart Code PALS Provider Course
Life EMS offers a hybrid PALS course. At your convenience you will complete the eLearning training, prior to arriving for your in person Skills Test. This hybrid course requires that you have a computer and internet access.
Two weeks prior to the class date, we will email you the course link to complete your online heart code course. No text book is needed to complete this course.
Skills Test: Arrive on the day of your scheduled skills test, with your Completion Certificate. You cannot complete a skill test without proof of completion.
** Refunds will only be issued prior to receiving your on-line course link. We cannot issue a refund once that course has been started. **

Heart Saver CPR/AED/First Aid Course
2025-09-27 08:00 - 12:00 | Life EMS Innovation and Education Centre – Grand Rapids, 1050 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
The American Heart Association’s Heart Saver CPR Course is designed for Community Members and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and Handle Emergency preparedness prior to the arrival of EMS. Heart Saver CPR trains Community participants how to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high quality compressions, and how to provide early use of an AED.
Registration:
Course registrations close 2 days before the course’s scheduled start day. Class size limited to 12 participants.
The course fee includes your AHA HS textbook. Your digital certification card will be issued once all class requirements have been completed and the paperwork has been processed.
** We will only issue refunds with one-week advance notice of cancellation prior to the class start date **

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Refresher Course
2025-10-01 09:00 - 17:00 | Life EMS Ambulance – Kalamazoo, 517 E North St, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States
ACLS Refresher Course
The AHA’s ACLS course is a full-day course that builds on the foundation of lifesaving BLS skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).
Students must have a current ACLS Provider card to be eligible to attend.
What does this course teach?

Basic life support skills, including effective chest compressions, use of a bag-mask device, and use of an AED
Recognition and early management of respiratory and cardiac arrest
Recognition and early management of peri-arrest conditions such as symptomatic bradycardia
Airway management
Related pharmacology
Management of ACS and stroke
Effective communication as a member and leader of a resuscitation team

ACLS is based on simulated clinical scenarios that encourage active, hands-on participation through learning stations where students will practice essential skills individually, as part of a team, and as team leaders. Realistic simulations reinforce the following key concepts: proficiency in basic life support care; recognizing and initiating early management of pre-arrest conditions; managing cardiac arrest; identifying and treating ischemic chest pain and acute coronary syndromes; recognizing other life-threatening clinical situations (such as stroke) and providing initial care; ACLS algorithms; and effective resuscitation team dynamics.
Registration:
Course registrations close 5 days before the course’s scheduled start day. Students must have a current ACLS Provider card to be eligible to attend. Class size limited to 6 participants.
Course Fees:

ACLS Refresher $175
ACLS Refresher with BLS recertification $210

The course fee includes the AHA ACLS textbook. Your digital certification card will be issued once all class requirements have been completed and the paperwork has been processed.
** Refunds will only be issued with two-weeks advance notice of cancellation prior to the class date **

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Refresher Course
2025-10-03 09:00 - 17:00 | Life EMS Innovation and Education Centre – Grand Rapids, 1050 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
ACLS Refresher Course
The AHA’s ACLS course is a full-day course that builds on the foundation of lifesaving BLS skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).
Students must have a current ACLS Provider card to be eligible to attend.
What does this course teach?

Basic life support skills, including effective chest compressions, use of a bag-mask device, and use of an AED
Recognition and early management of respiratory and cardiac arrest
Recognition and early management of peri-arrest conditions such as symptomatic bradycardia
Airway management
Related pharmacology
Management of ACS and stroke
Effective communication as a member and leader of a resuscitation team

ACLS is based on simulated clinical scenarios that encourage active, hands-on participation through learning stations where students will practice essential skills individually, as part of a team, and as team leaders. Realistic simulations reinforce the following key concepts: proficiency in basic life support care; recognizing and initiating early management of pre-arrest conditions; managing cardiac arrest; identifying and treating ischemic chest pain and acute coronary syndromes; recognizing other life-threatening clinical situations (such as stroke) and providing initial care; ACLS algorithms; and effective resuscitation team dynamics.
Registration:
Course registrations close 5 days before the course’s scheduled start day. Students must have a current ACLS Provider card to be eligible to attend. Class size limited to 12 participants.
Course Fees:

ACLS Refresher $175
ACLS Refresher with BLS recertification $210

The course fee includes the AHA ACLS textbook. Your digital certification card will be issued once all class requirements have been completed and the paperwork has been processed.
** Refunds will only be issued with two-weeks advance notice of cancellation prior to the class date **

AHA CPR Instructor Course
2025-10-08 09:00 - 15:00 | Life EMS Innovation and Education Centre – Grand Rapids, 1050 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
AHA CPR Instructor Course
The AHA CPR Instructor Course certifies the participant upon completion to teach either BLS Provider or Heartsaver CPR/AED and First Aid courses. This class teaches new instructors about planning and course preparation, how to direct a CPR and First Aid class, practical skills testing, conducting written exams, and keeping your instructor status current. An interested student should be well versed in performing CPR and hold a current BLS Provider or Heartsaver CPR/AED card.
Two weeks prior to the course a welcome email with pre course materials will be emailed to you; please register with a personal email.
Pre-Course requirements: Instructor Essential Course, this link will be emailed to you 2 weeks prior to the date of your course.
Instructor candiate will be required to complete one student teaching monitoring session within 6 months of the Instructor Course date. As a student instructor, you will attend one of our scheduled courses to observe and assist. This will give you the opportunity to be monitored and receive feedback on classroom management.
Registration:
Course Requirements for BLS Instructor course:

A current AHA BLS Provider card
Completion of BLS Instructors Essentials Online Course

Course Requirements for Heartsaver Instructor course:

A current AHA Heartsaver CPR AED card
Completion of Heartsaver Instructors Essentials Online Course

The course fee includes:
AHA Instructor E-Manual
Instructor Essentails pre-course material
Instructor Card
Alignment fee for one Calendar Year
If you need more information on which course option is the best fit for you, please call (616) 356-5726 opt 1 or email CPR@lifeems.com.
** Refunds will only be issued with two-weeks advance notice of cancellation prior to the class date **

Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC) Hybrid Class
2025-10-10 09:00 - 17:00 | Life EMS Innovation and Education Centre – Grand Rapids, 1050 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
EPC Hybrid Course
Life EMS offers a hybrid EPC course. At your convenience you will complete about 8 hours of online (didactic) training, then come in for an eight-hour skills day to complete the course. This hybrid course requires that you have a computer and internet access.
For more information about this course please visit the NAEMT website.
Pediatric medication administration is included with this course, and is held immediately at the conclusion of EPC. This CE is one credit hour.
If you are interesting in attending the pediatric medication administration portion only and do not need the full EPC course, please email education@lifeems.com. The cost is $45 for that CE course.
Registration:
EPC course registrations close 10 days before the course’s scheduled date, to allow time to complete the required 8-hours of online coursework. Class size limited to 12 participants.
The course fee includes the online course code and EPC textbook. Your digital certification card will be issued once all class requirements have been completed and the paperwork has been processed.
Two weeks prior to the class date, we will send you the code for the online portion of the class along with your textbook. Once you complete the online portion, you will need to print the certificate and post-test grade and bring both with you to class.
** Refunds will only be issued with two-weeks advance notice of cancellation prior to the class date **

Instructor Renewal Course for BLS or Heart Saver
2025-10-14 09:00 - 10:30 | Life EMS Innovation and Education Centre – Grand Rapids, 1050 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
The American Heart Association’s BLS/HS Instructor Renewal Course is required to maintain your certification. You must renew your Instructor Card every 2 Years.
Prior to attending your Instructor Renewal Course you must teach the required 4 classes within the 2 years of your certification. You are required to provide proof of these courses. Please email your 4 Class rosters to CPR@lifeems.com
** Refunds can only be issued with a one-week advance notice of cancellation prior to the class start date **

Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC) Hybrid Class
2025-10-17 09:00 - 17:00 | Life EMS Ambulance – Ludington, 4910 W. First St, Ludington, MI, 49431, United States
EPC Hybrid Course
Life EMS offers a hybrid EPC course. At your convenience you will complete about 8 hours of online (didactic) training, then come in for an eight-hour skills day to complete the course. This hybrid course requires that you have a computer and internet access.
For more information about this course please visit the NAEMT website.
Pediatric medication administration is included with this course, and is held immediately at the conclusion of EPC. This CE is one credit hour.
If you are interesting in attending the pediatric medication administration portion only and do not need the full EPC course, please email education@lifeems.com. The cost is $45 for that CE course.
Registration:
EPC course registrations close 10 days before the course’s scheduled date, to allow time to complete the required 8-hours of online coursework, or sooner if the course reaches capacity. Class size limited to 6 participants.
The course fee includes the online course code and EPC textbook. Your digital certification card will be issued once all class requirements have been completed and the paperwork has been processed.
Two weeks prior to the class date, we will send you the code for the online portion of the class along with your textbook. Once you complete the online portion, you will need to print the certificate and post-test grade and bring both with you to class.
** Refunds will only be issued with two-weeks advance notice of cancellation prior to the class date **
