CPR & Advanced Life Support Courses
Proud to be an American Heart Association Training Site
Mclean County Area EMS System is aligned with OSF Healthcare in Peoria, Illinois, USA
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Basic Life Support
This course introduces the core skills needed to respond to life-threatening emergencies in both community and healthcare settings. Students will practice high-quality CPR, learn how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED), and review essential airway and breathing support techniques. Emphasis is placed on early recognition of cardiac and respiratory emergencies and effective teamwork during resuscitation.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Designed for providers who may respond to adult cardiac or respiratory emergencies, this course focuses on advanced assessment, decision-making, and treatment strategies. Students will develop skills in rhythm interpretation, emergency medication use, advanced airway management, and coordinated team response during cardiac arrest and related critical conditions. The course highlights clinical reasoning and leadership in high-pressure scenarios to improve patient survival.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
This course prepares healthcare professionals to recognize and manage emergencies in infants and children. Participants will learn systematic approaches for assessing critically ill or injured pediatric patients, strategies for managing respiratory distress and shock, and protocols for responding to pediatric cardiac arrest. The training emphasizes early intervention, effective team communication, and adapting care to meet the unique needs of pediatric patients.
Course Options
A blended training option that combines online coursework with an in-person skills check. The online portion allows learners to move through interactive lessons, videos, and practice scenarios at their own pace, covering the knowledge needed for courses like BLS, ACLS, and PALS. Once the online learning is complete, participants attend a hands-on session with an instructor to practice and demonstrate critical skills such as CPR, defibrillation, and airway management.
Follow the links below to purchase the HeartCode Training from the American Heart Association. Upon completion, reach out to one of our AHA instructors to complete your hands-on skills training and receive your certification card.
In-person courses are classroom-based trainings led by certified instructors. These sessions, such as BLS, ACLS, and PALS, provide participants with hands-on practice in CPR, airway management, defibrillator use, and other life-saving skills. Courses are scheduled directly with individual instructors, creating a structured environment with real-time guidance and feedback. At the end of the course, participants demonstrate their skills to earn an official AHA certification card, recognized nationwide.
For workplaces, schools, or community organizations, you can also reach out to one of our qualified AHA instructors to schedule a group training.
Instructors
Our CPR instructors are American Heart Association (AHA) certified professionals who bring both clinical expertise and a strong dedication to education. Each instructor has practical experience in healthcare or emergency response and is trained to deliver the most current, evidence-based guidelines in resuscitation. Their teaching approach emphasizes accuracy, skill development, and real-world application. With a structured and supportive learning environment, our instructors ensure that every participant develops the confidence and competence needed to respond effectively in life-threatening situations.
