“CPR certification” is not one product. It is a skill set taught inside several American Heart Association (AHA) courses — and, on this site, also inside a separate ASHI CPR & AED course. Heartsaver is for non-healthcare workplaces and schools. BLS for Healthcare Providers is what hospitals, clinics, and clinical programs typically require. ACLS and PALS are advanced courses for clinicians whose employer or school names them. If your paperwork only says “CPR,” start with the decision tree below — or call us with the exact wording and we will tell you which card to book.
- Call: (786) 292-8277 or (786) 321-0749
- Group quote: contact form
- Enroll / view schedule: class schedule
Not sure which course fits? Read CPR vs BLS vs Heartsaver in Miami.
Start here: what “CPR certified” usually means
People say they need to “get CPR certified” when they mean different cards. What changes is who the card is for, how deep the skills go, and which agency issues the card.
- Teacher, coach, childcare, gym, hotel, office, or other non-clinical role → AHA Heartsaver — CPR/AED with First Aid · AHA hub
- Nurse, EMT, paramedic, dental or medical staff, or healthcare student → AHA BLS Provider — BLS certification Miami
- Clinician whose employer or school names ACLS → AHA ACLS (HeartCode online + skills) — ACLS certification Miami
- Clinician whose employer or school names PALS → AHA PALS (HeartCode online + skills) — PALS certification Miami
- Unsure — paperwork only says “CPR” → Call with the exact wording — (786) 292-8277
Workplace mapping: on-site corporate CPR training. Healthcare hub: healthcare CPR certification in Miami. Nursing students: CPR for nursing students in Miami.
Decision tree — which course do you book?
- Clinical role, patient care, or a nursing / medical / dental / EMS / healthcare program → Book BLS Provider.
- Employer or school names ACLS → Complete HeartCode ACLS online, email completion to Sales@pulsestartnow.com, then attend skills. Details: ACLS and HeartCode skills.
- Employer or school names PALS → Same HeartCode pattern for PALS. Details: PALS. Comparing ACLS and PALS: ACLS vs PALS in Miami when published.
- Non-clinical workplace, school, daycare, gym, hotel, church, or office safety team → Book Heartsaver. Use Heartsaver First Aid CPR & AED when First Aid is required.
- Mixed dental or medical office → Clinical staff → BLS; front desk and non-clinical staff → Heartsaver.
- Still unsure → Call (786) 292-8277 with the exact line from HR, your handbook, or the job posting.
Spanish-language instruction: clases de RCP y BLS en español.
Layperson paths (Heartsaver and ASHI)
Heartsaver is the AHA line for people who are not healthcare providers. Verified on the live Heartsaver First Aid CPR & AED page:
- Price: $100
- Length: approximately 2 to 3 hours
- Format: entirely in person — no online modules required
- Card: same-day AHA Heartsaver card when you pass skills
- Validity: 2 years
- Not for healthcare professionals or nursing/medical students (per that course page)
Course page: CPR, AED & First Aid classes in Miami. Standalone Heartsaver options: AHA hub; First Aid only is listed at $75 on the homepage — ask when you book.
ASHI CPR & AED is a different agency — not AHA Heartsaver. Verified: $80, ~2–3 hours, same-day ASHI card. Page: CPR & AED certification Miami.
Healthcare provider paths (BLS, ACLS, PALS)
BLS for Healthcare Providers — all in person at PulseStart (no online module for this path):
- Price: $100
- Length: approximately 2 to 3 hours
- Card: same-day AHA BLS eCard when you pass skills; valid 2 years
- Page: BLS certification Miami · Renewal: BLS renewal Miami
ACLS and PALS at PulseStart follow the HeartCode blended path:
- AHA online portion: currently $173, purchased separately from AHA (HeartCode ACLS online)
- PulseStart skills session: $110
- Email online completion to Sales@pulsestartnow.com, then attend skills
- Same-day AHA ACLS or PALS eCard when you pass; valid 2 years
- Pages: ACLS · PALS · HeartCode skills
Do not invent which clinicians “must” take ACLS vs PALS — your employer or school decides. See ACLS vs PALS in Miami when that page is live.
How long, how much, and same-day eCards
- BLS all-in-person: $100; ~2–3 hours; same-day AHA BLS eCard
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR & AED: $100; ~2–3 hours; same-day AHA Heartsaver card
- First Aid only (homepage): $75; ask when booking / see course page
- ASHI CPR & AED: $80; ~2–3 hours; same-day ASHI card
- ACLS or PALS HeartCode skills: $110 (+ $173 AHA online separate); skills scheduled after online completion — see course page / schedule; same-day AHA eCard when you pass
Same-day means: when you pass skills in the in-person session, PulseStart issues the AHA eCard the same day. It does not mean you skip the HeartCode online module for ACLS/PALS. Explainer: same-day AHA eCard in Miami when published.
How to enroll with PulseStart in Miami
PulseStart is a firefighter- and paramedic-owned American Heart Association Training Site. Classes are taught by working Miami or Miami-Dade firefighter paramedics.
- Training Site (Doral / Airport West): 3399 NW 72nd Ave, Suite 208-B, Miami, FL 33122
- On-site groups: Miami-Dade and surrounding South Florida (confirm travel in your quote)
- Individuals: view the schedule and enroll
- Groups / workplaces: corporate training or contact
Book or call
Individuals: enroll on the schedule, or call (786) 292-8277.
Groups: request a free on-site quote via corporate training or the contact form.
Unsure which course: call with your job or school requirement — we will tell you which card to book.
- Phone: (786) 292-8277 · (786) 321-0749
- Email: sales@pulsestartnow.com
- Address: 3399 NW 72nd Ave, Suite 208-B, Miami, FL 33122
Frequently asked questions
How do I get CPR certified in Miami?
Decide which card you need, then book that course. Non-clinical workplaces usually need Heartsaver. Clinical roles and healthcare students usually need BLS. If your employer names ACLS or PALS, take that HeartCode path. Enroll on the schedule or call (786) 292-8277. Use the decision tree on this page — do not guess from a vague “CPR” line alone.
Is “CPR certification” the same as BLS?
No. CPR is the skill set. BLS is the AHA healthcare-provider course. Lay workplaces usually need Heartsaver, not BLS. More detail: CPR vs BLS vs Heartsaver.
Which course do nursing or medical students need?
Book BLS for Healthcare Providers. Heartsaver First Aid CPR & AED is not designed for healthcare professionals or nursing/medical students. See CPR for nursing students in Miami.
Do I need ACLS or PALS as well as BLS?
Only if your employer or school requires it. PulseStart does not invent role rules. Compare coverage on ACLS vs PALS and confirm with HR or your program.
How much does it cost to get certified at PulseStart?
Verified individual prices: BLS $100; Heartsaver First Aid CPR & AED $100; First Aid only $75 (homepage); ASHI CPR & AED $80; ACLS or PALS skills $110 plus AHA HeartCode online $173 separate. Group pricing is on request — ask for a quote.
Can I get my card the same day?
Yes, when you pass skills in the in-person session — same-day AHA eCard for AHA courses (same-day ASHI card for the ASHI course). For ACLS/PALS you must finish HeartCode online first. See same-day AHA eCard Miami.
Do you teach in Spanish?
Yes — ask for Spanish when you book. Details: clases de RCP y BLS en español.
Where do I go for class?
Public sessions run at the Doral Training Site: 3399 NW 72nd Ave, Suite 208-B, Miami, FL 33122. Groups can train on-site across Miami-Dade and surrounding South Florida — confirm in your quote. Schedule: Enrollware.
