AHA CPR, BLS, ACLS & PALS Classes in Silver Spring, MD
Affordable AHA BLS/ACLS/PALS certification classes in Montgomery County, Maryland, for nurses, doctors, allied health, teachers & daycare staff
- Hands-On CPR, AED & First Aid Training
- Official AHA courses; eCards accepted by hospitals and clinics.
- Adult, child & infant CPR
- BLS, ACLS & PALS Courses—One Provider
- Flexible Class Schedules
- Free retake if you don’t pass
RN-led instruction
Classes taught by Magna Johnston-Bucknor, RN, at an American Heart Association Training Site
Fast AHA eCard
For weekday classes that end before 5 pm, your AHA eCard is emailed the same day.
Valid 2 years
Accepted by hospitals and clinics that require AHA
BLS · ACLS · PALS · Heartsaver
English and Spanish classes
American Heart Association Training Site
(ACLS,BLS,PALS,CPR)
About Our CPR Training in
Silver Spring
Also Offering Classes in Rockville & Frederick
Comfi-Kare CPR is an American Heart Association Training Site in Silver Spring, Maryland, offering in-person CPR, BLS, ACLS, PALS and Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED classes and renewals for Montgomery, Howard, Prince George’s, Frederick and Carroll counties. Classes are led by Magna Johnston-Bucknor, RN, and cover high-quality compressions, AED use and rescue breathing for adults, children and infants.
Upon completion, you’ll receive an American Heart Association (AHA) eCard. American Heart Association Training Site, clear pricing, two-year card validity, flexible schedules, and group sessions at your preferred location.
- American Heart Association Training Site.
- Expert instructors for AHA BLS, ACLS & PALS CPR classes
- Clear, affordable CPR class pricing
- First Aid training & AHA CPR certification—widely accepted by hospitals and employers
- Two-year AHA CPR certification validity
- Flexible CPR class schedules
- Group training sessions at your preferred location.
Where to get AHA CPR & BLS certified in Silver Spring, MD
In-person classes in Silver Spring, Rockville & Frederick
Serving Montgomery County, Howard County, Prince George’s County, Frederick County, and Carroll County, Maryland:
- Silver Spring
- Gaithersburg
- Rockville
- Bethesda
- Germantown
- Aspen Hill
- Bowie
- Damascus
- Beltsville
- Potomac
- Green Valley
- Myersville
- Walkersville
- Clarksville
- North Laurel
- Frederick
- Ballenger Creek
- Urbana
- Brunswick
- Thurmont
- Takoma park
- Langley Park
- Kensington
- Mount Airy
- Poolesville
- Woodsboro
Who Needs CPR Training
Healthcare professionals
Caregivers
Dental Teams
Teachers and Instructors
Security team
Clinical Students
The idea behind Comfi-Kare CPR is simple: teach lifesaving skills the right way—clear steps, hands-on practice, and calm coaching at our Silver Spring training center. Led by an experienced instructor with a healthcare background, each class keeps the focus on practical CPR, First Aid training, and AED skills so people leave ready to act when it counts.
We follow American Heart Association guidelines and offer AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS, and Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED certification and recertification classes. Our hands-on training prepares you for a real emergency, including effective resuscitation. After you pass, you receive an official AHA course completion eCard that employers, hospitals, clinics, and schools accept.
Our classes welcome nurses, doctors, allied health students, teachers, daycare staff, parents, and caregivers. Comfi-Kare CPR and you—together, we save lives.
Onsite Group CPR Classes
We bring classroom-quality CPR training to your workplace.
We offer flexible small-group CPR classes.
Schedule your group CPR training today to earn nationally recognized certification.
Our Programs
Build the skills and confidence to save a life with our CPR classes—Basic, Advanced, and Pediatric Life Support—plus first aid essentials for healthcare professionals and community responders.
Get Your CPR Certification
Choose your
Course
Select BLS, ACLS, PALS, or Heartsaver based on your role or requirement.
Select your date, time & location
Pick a class slot that fits your schedule at your closest location.
Attend class & get your eCard
Complete the hands-on skills test (plus the written exam if your course has one) and receive your AHA eCard.
CPR COMBO COURSES & PACKAGES
In-person training with provider cpr options for BLS, ACLS, and PALS—scheduled back
to-back for convenience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between BLS and Heartsaver CPR/AED?
BLS is designed for healthcare providers and clinical students. It covers high-quality adult, child, and infant CPR, AED use, bag-mask ventilation, and team roles in clinical settings. Heartsaver CPR/AED is for non-clinical responders such as teachers, childcare staff, coaches, and the general public. It teaches adult/child/infant CPR, AED use, and choking relief for workplace and community settings.
Who should take ACLS vs. PALS?
ACLS is for teams who care for adults (ER, ICU, telemetry, anesthesia, EMS, hospitalists). It focuses on adult arrest, rhythms, airway, and medication algorithms. PALS is for those who care for infants and children (pediatrics, ED, PICU, school nurses). It covers pediatric assessment, respiratory failure, shock, and pediatric arrest algorithms.
If my previous AHA card is expired, can I take a renewal or do I need the initial course?
Follow your employer or program policy. Many professionals with an expired card choose the initial course to refresh skills, while some employers accept a renewal if you’re still current on knowledge. If you’re unsure—or feel rusty—the initial course is the safer choice.
What is an AHA eCard, how is it different from a “certificate,” and how long is it valid?
An AHA eCard is an electronic course completion card issued after successful completion of an American Heart Association course. It provides proof of course completion and can be viewed, saved, printed, and verified online by students and employers. AHA course completion eCards are generally valid for two years.
How long does it take to become CPR certified?
Most CPR classes take 3–12 hours. A standard BLS class runs about 3–5 hours. ACLS usually takes 12–16 hours and is often spread over 3–4 days.
Is CPR always 30 compressions to 2 breaths?
No. For adults, give 30 chest compressions followed by 2 breaths (30:2), whether there is one rescuer or two. For children and infants, use 30:2 with one rescuer and 15:2 when two BLS-trained rescuers are working together. Once an advanced airway is in place, the ratio no longer applies: compressions continue without pausing and breaths are given at a set rate. Keep going until the person starts breathing normally or moving, an AED is ready (follow its prompts, then restart compressions right after any shock), or EMS takes over. Practice adult, child and infant CPR on manikins in a hands-on class.
What are the 7 steps of CPR?
- Check the scene. Make sure there’s no traffic, fire, electrical or other danger to you.
- Check responsiveness. Tap the person’s shoulders and shout, “Are you OK?”
- Call 911 and send for an AED. If someone is with you, have them call and find an AED. If you’re alone, call 911 on speaker and stay with the person. The dispatcher can coach you.
- Check breathing for no more than 10 seconds. Look for normal breathing. If the person isn’t breathing, or is only gasping, start CPR. Gasping is not normal breathing.
- Give chest compressions.
- Put the heel of one hand on the center of the chest, on the lower half of the breastbone, with your other hand on top.
- Push at least 2 inches deep, at 100 to 120 compressions per minute.
- Let the chest come all the way back up after each push.
- Give breaths if you’re trained. Give 30 compressions, then 2 breaths. Each breath should last about 1 second and make the chest rise. If you’re untrained or unsure, do Hands-Only CPR: keep pushing without stopping.
- Use the AED. Turn it on and follow its voice prompts. Restart compressions right after a shock, or right away if no shock is advised.
What if I don’t pass?
You can retake the class free. Course fees are non-refundable.
