Whole Team Training · Required Annually
American Heart Association–aligned CPR & BLS certification for your entire dental team — we come to your office.
American Heart Association–Aligned · Required Annually
Learn Today's CPR/BLS Training course provides American Heart Association–aligned Basic Life Support (BLS) certification designed specifically for dental teams. We come directly to your dental office so your entire staff — from the front desk to the operatory — can train together in one efficient session, without travel or schedule disruption. This is the most convenient way to keep your whole practice certified and compliant.
The American Heart Association's BLS course is the gold standard for healthcare provider CPR training and is the certification most widely accepted by state dental boards, credentialing bodies, and malpractice insurers nationwide. The AHA reports that effective CPR can double or triple survival rates from cardiac arrest. In a dental office, where sedation, local anesthesia, and medically complex patients are part of everyday practice, your team may be the only healthcare providers available to respond to a life-threatening emergency before EMS arrives. BLS training ensures they are prepared to act.
Claudia Sosa, our certified CPR/BLS instructor, leads this hands-on, skills-verified course using the latest 2025 American Heart Association Guidelines for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). Every participant practices with training mannequins, works through dental-specific emergency scenarios, and completes both a written assessment and a hands-on skills verification before receiving their AHA BLS Provider certification card — valid for two years.
| Dentists | Required for dental licensure renewal in Oklahoma & Missouri; malpractice insurers expect current certification |
| Dental Hygienists | Required for license renewal; must be AHA-aligned with hands-on skills verification |
| Dental Assistants | Required prerequisite for the EFDA Nitrous Oxide Analgesia course; highly recommended for all clinical staff |
| Front Office & Support | OSHA and dental board guidance strongly recommends every practice employee hold current BLS certification |
| Entire Office Teams | Learn Today's in-office format trains everyone on the same date — eliminating staggered expirations and uncertified team members |
State dental boards in Oklahoma and Missouri require dentists and dental hygienists to hold current BLS certification from an approved provider — and the American Heart Association is the most widely recognized standard among state boards and healthcare credentialing organizations. Most boards specifically require in-person skills testing with a certified instructor; online-only courses rarely satisfy state dental board requirements.
BLS certification expires every two years. If a team member's card lapses, it can affect their license renewal, their eligibility to assist in sedation procedures, and your practice's malpractice insurance standing. Scheduling in-office group training through Learn Today ensures every staff member renews on the same date — eliminating the risk of staggered expirations and uncertified team members.
Beyond compliance, there is a strong patient safety case for whole-team BLS training. Dental offices see patients with cardiovascular conditions, anxiety-related vasovagal events, allergic reactions, hypoglycemia, and sedation-related complications. A team trained to recognize emergencies, communicate clearly, and execute coordinated CPR and AED response can mean the difference between a near-miss and a life-threatening outcome. Learn Today's dental-specific scenarios make that training directly relevant to your daily practice environment.
Each participant who successfully completes the written assessment and hands-on skills verification receives an AHA BLS Provider certification card valid for two years. Learn Today provides documentation suitable for submission to the Oklahoma and Missouri dental boards for license renewal. For dental assistants enrolled in the Nitrous Oxide Analgesia EFDA course, this BLS card satisfies the required prerequisite.
Board Compliance Note
This course is aligned with the 2025 American Heart Association Guidelines for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) and meets Oklahoma and Missouri dental board CE requirements for BLS certification. Upon completion, all participants receive documentation suitable for dental board license renewal submissions. Available for dental teams throughout Oklahoma, Missouri, Texas, Kansas, Arkansas, and Nebraska. LearnTodayDental.com CE courses are approved for Oklahoma dental hygienists and recognized by OKDHA member practitioners statewide.
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