University of Minnesota Students: BLS CPR Classes in the Twin Cities and Rochester

Updated October 2026 with current University of Minnesota BLS requirements.

If you are a University of Minnesota medical, nursing, or healthcare student who needs CPR certification, In-Pulse CPR offers hands-on American Heart Association BLS Provider classes very close to each of UMN Campuses.

Our public classes include convenient options in the Twin Cities, Rochester, and surrounding communities.

For healthcare students, the course to look for is:

American Heart Association BLS Provider

What BLS Certification Does the University of Minnesota Require?

University of Minnesota healthcare programs may describe the requirement in slightly different ways, such as:

• American Heart Association BLS
• BLS for Healthcare Providers
• Healthcare Provider CPR
• Current BLS certification with hands-on skills

These descriptions generally refer to the American Heart Association BLS Provider course offered by In-Pulse CPR.

This course includes hands-on CPR, AED, rescue-breathing, and team-based BLS skills for adults, children, and infants.

Students who successfully complete the course receive an American Heart Association BLS Provider eCard.

What Is Included in AHA BLS Provider Training?

The American Heart Association BLS Provider course is designed for healthcare professionals and students preparing to work in clinical settings.

Training includes hands-on practice with:

• Adult CPR
• Child CPR
• Infant CPR
• AED use
• Rescue breathing
• Two-rescuer CPR
• Bag-mask ventilation
• Choking response
• High-quality chest compressions
• Team-based resuscitation skills

Students who successfully complete the course receive an American Heart Association BLS Provider eCard.

BLS CPR Classes Near the University of Minnesota

In-Pulse CPR offers regularly scheduled BLS classes throughout Minnesota.

For students in the Twin Cities, we offer classes at multiple locations throughout the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.

We also offer classes in Rochester, which can be convenient for students and healthcare professionals in southeastern Minnesota.

👉 View Upcoming Minnesota BLS CPR Classes

When registering, choose BLS Provider if that is the certification your program requires.

University Programs May Offer BLS Training Internally

Some University of Minnesota programs provide BLS training directly to students.

If your program offers the required certification internally, that may be the simplest option.

In-Pulse CPR can be a useful option when you:

• Need BLS before a school deadline
• Need certification before starting clinical work
• Missed an internal training date
• Need a renewal sooner than an internal option is available
• Are in a healthcare program that allows outside certification
• Have been instructed to obtain an AHA BLS Provider card independently

Always follow the instructions provided by your specific University of Minnesota program.

In-Person Skills Are Important

Healthcare CPR training is not just about watching videos or passing an online quiz.

Hands-on practice is important for learning:

• Proper compression depth and rate
• Correct hand placement
• Effective rescue breathing
• AED operation
• Team-based response

In-Pulse CPR BLS Provider classes include hands-on skills practice and instructor evaluation. Be careful about programs that are online based. Often, these are not accepted.

Keep Your BLS Certification Current

Healthcare programs often require BLS certification to remain current throughout clinical participation.

If your certification is approaching expiration, renewing early can help prevent:

• Clinical delays
• Missed deadlines
• Last-minute scheduling problems
• Expired credential issues

Do not wait until the final day on your card to start looking for a class.

Same-Day or Next-Business-Day BLS eCards

Students who successfully complete an In-Pulse CPR BLS Provider course typically receive their American Heart Association BLS Provider eCard the same day or by the next business day.

The eCard is included in your course fee.

There is no separate certification-card charge.

Why Minnesota Healthcare Students Choose In-Pulse CPR

In-Pulse CPR has been an American Heart Association Training Center since 2009 and has trained more than 150,000 students.

Minnesota healthcare students choose us for:

• Convenient Twin Cities locations
• Rochester BLS classes
• Hands-on instructor-led training
• Weekday and weekend options
• American Heart Association BLS certification
• Student materials included
• No hidden eCard fees
• Same-day or next-business-day eCard processing

Need BLS CPR for the University of Minnesota?

If your University of Minnesota program requires American Heart Association BLS Provider certification, In-Pulse CPR offers convenient classes throughout Minnesota.

👉 View Upcoming Minnesota BLS Classes

Schools, healthcare organizations, and other groups can also arrange private BLS training.

👉 Learn About Private On-Site CPR and BLS Training

Before registering, verify the exact requirement with your University of Minnesota program.

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Updated October 2026: This page has been revised to reflect current University of Minnesota medical and nursing BLS requirements and to clarify that certification requirements can vary by program.

Important: In-Pulse CPR is an independent American Heart Association Training Center. We are not owned, operated by, or formally affiliated with the University of Minnesota. However, In-Pulse CPR has provided CPR and BLS training on University of Minnesota campuses at the request of individual programs and administrators.