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Self Guided Learning in San Pablo - CPR BLS, ACLS, and PALS Courses

Healthcare professionals in San Pablo now have a faster, more flexible way to complete their American Heart Association® training. Safety Training Seminars at 42090 23rd St, Room 8, San Pablo, CA 94806 offers Self-Guided Learning™ courses for BLS, ACLS, and PALS—combining self-paced online learning with a hands-on skills session at a CPR Verification Station™ learning center.

Whether you work at Kaiser Permanente Richmond Medical Center on Nevin Avenue, serve patients at West County Health Center on San Pablo Ave, or study at Contra Costa College just minutes away, this training fits around your schedule. No fixed class times. No group sessions. Just flexible, American Heart Association-approved training you complete on your terms.

Self-Guided Learning in San Pablo

What Is Self-Guided Learning™?

Self-Guided Learning™ is an American Heart Association® course format that combines two independent components:

  1. Online cognitive learning — completed at your own pace on any compatible device
  2. A self-guided skills session — completed independently at a CPR Verification Station™ learning center


This is different from Blended Learning, which requires an instructor-led skills check, or traditional Instructor-Led Classroom Learning, which takes place in a single scheduled session. With Self-Guided Learning courses, you control the timeline from start to finish.

Upon successful completion of both components, learners receive an American Heart Association Course Completion eCard for BLS, ACLS, or PALS—valid for two years and accepted by hospitals, clinics, nursing schools, and employers across Contra Costa County and beyond.

The Online Learning Component: True Adaptive™ Technology

The online portion of each Self-Guided Learning course uses True Adaptive™ learning powered by Area9 Lyceum. This technology continuously assesses your knowledge and confidence, then adjusts the content path in real time.

Here’s what that means in practice:

  • Topics you already understand move quickly
  • Knowledge gaps receive deeper coverage and targeted feedback
  • The learning pathway adapts to you—not the other way around


The result is a personalized, competency-focused experience you complete independently on any compatible device—desktop, laptop, or tablet. You can start the course at 6 AM before a shift at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, or finish it late at night from home.

Completion of the online learning activity alone does not result in an AHA Course Completion eCard. You must also complete the self-guided skills session.

The Skills Session: CPR Verification Station™

After finishing the online learning activity, you complete a hands-on skills session independently at a CPR Verification Station™ learning center. Safety Training Seminars operates this station at their San Pablo office, located at the corner of 23rd St and Standard Ave—across from the U.S. Postal Office, with free street parking and an on-site lot at 2079 23rd St.

During the self-guided skills session:

  • You perform required psychomotor skills independently
  • The CPR Verification Station learning center provides real-time, objective performance feedback—no instructor coaching, no live facilitation
  • Skills are measured against AHA-defined criteria
  • You may repeat the skills activity as needed until you achieve a passing score


This objective measurement approach ensures every learner meets the same American Heart Association standard—regardless of experience level.

BLS, ACLS, and PALS: Course Breakdown

Safety Training Seminars offers three core Self-Guided Learning courses through the HeartCode® Complete format for healthcare professionals.

BLS — Basic Life Support

The BLS Provider course targets nurses, physicians, EMTs, paramedics, medical students, and allied health professionals. It covers adult and pediatric CPR, AED use, relief of foreign-body airway obstruction, and 2-rescuer CPR techniques.

  • Online learning: 1–2 hours
  • Skills session: 30 minutes
  • Price: $120
  • Low Price Guarantee: Yes


BLS Provider training meets requirements for clinical rotations, hospital employment, and licensure renewal across facilities like Kaiser Permanente Richmond Medical Center (901 Nevin Ave, Richmond, CA 94801) and West County Health Center (13601 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo, CA 94806).

ACLS — Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

The ACLS Provider course trains healthcare professionals to manage cardiac arrest, stroke, acute coronary syndromes, and advanced airway emergencies.

  • Online learning: 2–3 hours
  • Skills session: 30 minutes
  • Price: $290
  • Low Price Guarantee: Yes


ACLS certification serves emergency department staff, ICU nurses, respiratory therapists, and physicians who manage high-acuity patients at facilities throughout Contra Costa County.

PALS — Pediatric Advanced Life Support

The PALS Provider course prepares healthcare teams to recognize and treat seriously ill infants and children. It covers respiratory emergencies, shock, arrhythmias, and resuscitation algorithms for pediatric patients.

  • Online learning: 2–3 hours
  • Skills session: 30 minutes
  • Price: $290
  • Low Price Guarantee: Yes

PALS training is required for pediatric nurses, pediatric emergency physicians, and professionals who rotate through children’s wards and NICU units.

Note: HeartCode® is a trademark of the American Heart Association.

Why Healthcare Professionals in San Pablo Choose This Format

Self-Guided Learning courses work especially well for professionals with demanding, unpredictable schedules. Here’s why the format delivers:

Flexibility: Complete the online component anytime, anywhere—before a shift, during a break, or at home.

Speed: The skills session takes 30 minutes for BLS and ACLS/PALS. You spend zero time waiting for a class to fill or an instructor to become available.

Same-day eCard: Upon successful completion of both components, you receive your American Heart Association Course Completion eCard immediately. No delays, no waiting.

Low Price Guarantee: Safety Training Seminars matches or beats any lower price for legitimate AHA training. BLS starts at $120. ACLS and PALS are $290 each.

Open daily: The San Pablo office operates Monday through Sunday, 8 AM to 10 PM. Classes run every day of the week, including evenings and weekends.

AC Transit access: Bus lines stop at 23rd Street and Standard Avenue, directly outside the training center.

Who Should Enroll

Self-Guided Learning courses are designed for:

  • Healthcare professionals seeking flexible initial or renewal training for BLS, ACLS, or PALS
  • Healthcare students at Contra Costa College or clinical programs who need an AHA Course Completion eCard before rotations
  • Remote or rural staff who face scheduling constraints with traditional classroom formats
  • Prehospital service providers including EMTs and paramedics operating across West Contra Costa County
  • Renewal learners whose current eCard has expired or is approaching its expiration date


Certifications issued by Safety Training Seminars are accepted by hospitals, clinics, nursing schools, dental offices, EMT programs, home health agencies, and local government organizations throughout the region.

How to Get Started

Getting your American Heart Association Course Completion eCard takes three steps:

  1. Enroll in a Self-Guided Learning™ course for BLS, ACLS, or PALS at Safety Training Seminars in San Pablo
  2. Complete the online learning activity at your own pace on any compatible device
  3. Visit the San Pablo office at 42090 23rd St, Room 8 to complete your self-guided skills session at the CPR Verification Station learning center and receive your eCard the same day


Questions? Call Safety Training Seminars at (510) 340-4490. Customer service runs seven days a week to help with enrollment, scheduling, and course selection.

Take the Next Step

Self-Guided Learning™ courses for BLS, ACLS, and PALS remove the biggest barriers to AHA training: fixed schedules, long classes, and delayed cards. Safety Training Seminars in San Pablo makes it straightforward. Complete the online learning, walk in for your 30-minute skills session, and leave with your American Heart Association Course Completion eCard the same day.

Visit safetytrainingseminars.com or call (510) 340-4490 to enroll.

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Whether you’re starting a healthcare career, renewing professional credentials, or preparing for workplace safety requirements, our San Pablo BLS CPR certification classes deliver trusted instruction and reliable certification. Enroll today to gain essential lifesaving skills and receive your AHA certification with confidence.

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