At ProAction Emergency Services Institute, we offer First Aid and CPR certification courses that fit nearly any schedule. Whether you need to meet nursing school requirements, satisfy an employer, or simply learn how to respond when it counts, our AHA-authorized instructors will get you certified with confidence. Over 34,000 people have trained with us. Join them and make your expertise official.
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Our CPR & First Aid Courses
ProAction Emergency Services Institute is proud to offer a diverse range of certifications and training programs to serve professionals at any stage of their career. If you are looking for CPR or First Aid training in the El Paso area, we have the perfect option for you.
BLS Certification (Basic Life Support)
The AHA’s BLS course is the standard for healthcare professionals and anyone working in a clinical or prehospital setting. It covers:
- High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
- Correct use of an automated external defibrillator (AED)
- Effective ventilation using a barrier device
- Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) in adults and infants
- Team-based CPR and multi-rescuer scenarios
- AHA Chain of Survival — BLS components
Best for: nurses, EMTs, medical assistants, dental hygienists, and other healthcare providers.
Heartsaver CPR Certification
The AHA’s Heartsaver course is designed for lay rescuers and workplace responders. No medical background required. It covers CPR and AED use alongside practical first aid skills for the most common emergencies. First Aid topics include:
- First aid basics and how to activate emergency services
- Medical emergencies (heart attack, stroke, diabetic emergencies)
- Injury emergencies (bleeding, burns, broken bones)
- Environmental emergencies (heat stroke, hypothermia)
- Choking relief for adults, children, and infants
Best for: teachers, coaches, office staff, childcare workers, and anyone seeking general preparedness.
ACLS (Advanced Courses)
These courses are designed for experienced healthcare providers who need advanced certifications. Our ACLS program is perfect for physicians, nurses, and paramedics managing cardiac emergencies in clinical settings.
Additional advanced courses are available upon request. Call us at (915) 532-2771 or visit our ACLS page for current scheduling.
Stop the Bleed
This is a standalone course focused on hemorrhage control, which is the number one cause of preventable death from traumatic injury. Learn how to recognize life-threatening bleeding, apply direct pressure, pack a wound, and use a tourniquet. No prior medical training is needed.
Why Individuals & Organizations Choose ProAction
Since 1995, ProAction has been the Borderland’s most trusted CPR training center. We’ve certified over 34,000 students over the years, and that number continues to grow.
As an official American Heart Association Training Center, you can rest assured that certifications earned through ProAction meet national standards and professional requirements. We are also an authorized provider for the National Safety Council and AAOS.
Of course, our instructors aren’t just certified — they’re active or former EMS professionals who bring real emergency experience into the classroom. You’ll leave knowing these skills work in practice, not just on paper.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPR?
CPR – or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation – is an emergency lifesaving procedure performed when the heart stops beating. Immediate CPR can double or triple the chances of survival after cardiac arrest.
Who can you save with CPR?
According to the American Heart Association, the life you save with CPR is most likely to be a loved one. 4 out of 5 cardiac arrests happen at home. Statistically speaking, if called on to administer CPR in an emergency, the life you save is likely to be someone at home: a child, a spouse, a parent, or a friend.
What is the AHA BLS Course?
The AHA’s BLS course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations, and provide early use of an AED. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).
Who should take the BLS Provider course?
The AHA’s BLS Course is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings.
What is covered in the AHA BLS course?
- High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
- The AHA Chain of Survival, specifically the BLS components
- Important early use of an AED
- Effective ventilation using a barrier device
- Importance of teams in multirescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multirescuer CPR
- Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants
What is an AED?
An AED, or automated external defibrillator, is used to help those experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. It’s an easy-to-use medical device that analyzes the heart’s rhythm and, if necessary, delivers an electrical shock — or defibrillation — to help the heart reestablish an effective rhythm.
What is First Aid Training?
The Heartsaver First Aid course trains participants in first aid basics for the most common first aid emergencies, including how to recognize them, how to call for help, and how to perform lifesaving skills.
What is taught in the first aid course?
- First aid basics
- Medical emergencies
- Injury emergencies
- Environmental emergencies
- Preventing illness and injury
Do you offer advanced courses?
Yes. ProAction offers Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and other programs. Call (915) 532-2771 or visit pro-action.org/acls to see the current schedule.
How fast can I get my CPR Card?
As an AHA Training Center, ProAction issues cards directly. You can typically receive your card within 48 hours — but in urgent situations, cards can be issued immediately at the end of class.
What if I miss the class?
If you cannot make your class, call ProAction and we will work with you to reschedule.
Register for a CPR or First Aid Class Today
ProAction offers courses year-round at our East El Paso facility. Seats fill quickly, so be sure to register promptly to secure your spot. Call (915) 532-2771 with any questions or concerns you have about our programs.
On-Site CPR Classes for Groups
Need to certify a team? We come to you. ProAction offers on-site CPR and First Aid training at your workplace, school, or facility in the El Paso region. This is the best way to minimize downtime and make it easy to get your whole staff certified at once. Request on-site training with the form below.
Book Your On-Site Training
If you need First Aid, AED, or CPR training for a group, ProAction is happy to meet you where you are. If you’re located anywhere in the El Paso area, give us a call at (915) 532-2771 to request convenient on-site training for groups.