AHA CPR, First Aid, AED vs. BLS Certification — Which One Do You Need in Las Vegas?
- Alliance CPR
- Nov 7
- 1 min read
Understanding the Difference Between CPR, First Aid, AED & BLS:
When searching for a CPR class in Las Vegas, many people wonder: Do I need CPR or BLS certification? Although these courses sound similar, they are designed for different levels of care and professions.
Many of the professions need CPR, AED, and First Aid training.
🔹 CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Certification
Ideal for:
Teachers
Fitness trainers
Coaches
Parents & caregivers
General public
CPR certification focuses on how to recognize cardiac arrest, perform chest compressions, and use an AED until emergency help arrives.
🔹 First Aid Certification
Ideal for:
Construction workers
Security guards
Childcare providers
Office workers
First Aid training covers how to respond to common medical emergencies like burns, bleeding, choking, or allergic reactions.
🔹 AED (Automated External Defibrillator) Training
Often combined with CPR, AED training teaches how to use a defibrillator safely and effectively.
🔹 BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification
Required for:
Nurses & doctors
EMTs & paramedics
Dental professionals
Medical students
Healthcare providers
BLS is a professional-level CPR course that includes advanced techniques such as two-rescuer CPR, bag-valve-mask use, and team dynamics.
At Alliance CPR Certification Las Vegas, we’ll help you choose the right course and get certified the same day — at our classroom or via mobile training anywhere in the Las Vegas Valley, including Henderson, Summerlin, Paradise, Spring Valley
and North Las Vegas.
