American Red Cross of Alabama and Mississippi
Classes from ARC-ALMS
In person CPR / Basic Life Support Classes
American Red Cross of Alabama and Mississippi’s BLS for Healthcare Providers program in Birmingham, Alabama, trains healthcare and public safety clinicians to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children, and infants. The program leads to a Basic Life Support certificate and meets various certification and licensing requirements. Delivery options include traditional in-person classes with lectures and skills sessions, as well as blended learning that combines online presentations, interactive scenarios, and in-person skills sessions. The curriculum develops cardiopulmonary resuscitation, automated external defibrillator use, critical thinking, teamwork, and clinical decision-making skills. It is designed for nurses, physicians, emergency medical services professionals, certified nursing assistants, and other healthcare or public safety personnel.
Hybrid Certified Nursing Assistant Classes
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification program offered by the American Red Cross of Alabama and Mississippi provides comprehensive training for individuals seeking a rewarding career in the healthcare industry. This program offers hands-on experience, state-of-the-art facilities, and expert instructors who guide students through the essential skills needed to excel as a CNA. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are prepared to take the state certification exam, opening the door to numerous employment opportunities in nursing homes, hospitals, and other healthcare settings.
About school
American Red Cross of Alabama and Mississippi is a regional humanitarian organization serving Birmingham, Alabama, through a network spanning Alabama and Mississippi. Its training fields include Certified Nursing Assistant and CPR / Basic Life Support. The region is organized into eight geographical chapters covering 149 counties and supports disaster relief, volunteer response, blood donation services, and community preparedness. Training and certification classes are part of its broader public-service work, alongside programs that prepare volunteers to provide food, shelter, and comfort during disasters. The organization also connects communities with blood donation opportunities and emergency assistance. Its regional structure includes chapters in central, mid, north, south, west, and southwest Alabama, as well as southeast and north Mississippi.
In the Birmingham, AL area
114 22nd St., Birmingham, AL 35223