Looking for CPR classes in Nashville that fit your schedule and provide a certification accepted by your employer, school, or healthcare organization? You’re in the right place.
Nashville is the thriving heart of Middle Tennessee — known for its world-class healthcare industry, vibrant business community, major universities, and fast-growing population. As home to some of the nation’s leading hospitals, healthcare companies, and medical training programs, Nashville has a constant demand for high-quality CPR & AED, BLS, ACLS/PALS, AVERT, and first aid certification courses.
At CPR Choice, we make getting certified simple, professional, and convenient with hands-on training, experienced instructors, and nationally recognized certification programs trusted by healthcare providers, businesses, schools, and organizations throughout the Nashville area.
CPR Choice proudly serves the Nashville and Middle Tennessee region with professional CPR, BLS, ACLS, AED, and first aid training designed for healthcare professionals, businesses, schools, and the public. Our Nashville-area training facility provides a comfortable, modern learning environment equipped with high-quality training equipment, hands-on practice stations, and experienced instructors committed to delivering an exceptional certification experience.
Designed for convenience and efficiency, our training center offers flexible scheduling, streamlined check-in, and engaging hands-on instruction that helps students build real-world confidence in emergency response skills. Whether you’re renewing a healthcare certification, attending a CPR class for work or school, or learning life-saving skills for your family, CPR Choice is committed to making the training process professional, stress-free, and valuable from start to finish.
Conveniently located to serve Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin, Murfreesboro, Hendersonville, and surrounding Middle Tennessee communities, our facility is easily accessible for students traveling from hospitals, universities, businesses, and healthcare organizations throughout the region.
As one of Tennessee’s trusted CPR and safety training providers, CPR Choice proudly supports healthcare systems, corporate safety programs, schools, childcare providers, fitness centers, churches, dental offices, and industrial workplaces across Middle Tennessee with nationally recognized certification programs and hands-on emergency preparedness training.
Convenient Nashville-area location serving Middle TennesseeWe offer daytime, evening, and weekend (Saturday/Sunday) classes, with the goal of having something that fits your schedule whether you work shifts, go to school, or both.
Our Nashville training center is easy to reach from Nashville and surrounding areas:
CPR Choice – Nashville
1161 Murfreesboro Pike, Suite 430
Nashville, TN 37217
CPR Choice is proud to serve healthcare professionals, educators, businesses, and families throughout Nashville and the greater Middle Tennessee region. From our Nashville-area training location, we provide CPR, AED, BLS, ACLS, first aid, and workplace safety training for organizations and individuals across a wide range of industries and communities.
Our students come from some of the region’s leading hospitals, universities, healthcare systems, and employers, including professionals and students connected to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, HCA Healthcare, Ascension Saint Thomas, TriStar Health, Meharry Medical College, Belmont University, and healthcare providers throughout Davidson County and surrounding Middle Tennessee communities. We also support safety and certification training for local dental offices, physician practices, schools, churches, childcare providers, fitness centers, manufacturing facilities, hospitality businesses, and industrial workplaces across the Nashville area.
As a company serving one of the nation’s fastest-growing healthcare and business markets, we are proud to support the organizations and professionals that help Middle Tennessee thrive — from healthcare workers and first responders to educators, caregivers, corporate teams, and local businesses committed to workplace safety and emergency preparedness.
CPR Choice also proudly partners with businesses and organizations throughout Brentwood, Franklin, Murfreesboro, Hendersonville, Lebanon, and surrounding Middle Tennessee communities, providing onsite CPR and first aid training tailored to healthcare environments, corporate safety programs, schools, industrial facilities, and community organizations.
Whether you’re attending an American Heart Association BLS class, coordinating workplace CPR training for your team, or learning life-saving skills for the first time, our mission remains the same: deliver professional, engaging, and hands-on training that helps make Nashville and Middle Tennessee safer, stronger, and better prepared for emergencies.
Below is a quick guide to every class we offer at this location, who it’s meant for, and why you might need it.
Best for: anyone who works with patients
Common students: RNs, nursing students, dental hygienists, PT/OT, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, medical assistants, hospital staff, clinic teams
What it is:
The American Heart Association BLS course is the gold-standard CPR certification for healthcare environments. It focuses on high-performance CPR, team dynamics, and real clinical scenarios.
What you’ll learn:
Adult, child, and infant CPR; AED use; choking response; and team-based resuscitation skills.
Certification: AHA eCard valid for 2 years.
Best for: advanced medical personnel working in emergency or critical care
Common students: paramedics, ER/ICU nurses, physicians, respiratory therapists, advanced providers
What it is:
ACLS builds on BLS and focuses on recognizing and treating life-threatening cardiac and respiratory emergencies as part of a team. This is often required for hospital, EMS, and critical care roles.
What you’ll learn:
Airway management, ECG rhythm recognition, pharmacology, cardiac arrest algorithms, post-arrest care, and real megacode scenarios.
Certification: AHA eCard valid for 2 years.
Best for: providers who respond to pediatric emergencies
Common students: pediatric nurses, ER/ICU staff, paramedics, physicians, respiratory therapists
What it is:
PALS prepares healthcare professionals to assess and treat critically ill infants and children in high-stress situations, using AHA algorithms and team-based care.
What you’ll learn:
Pediatric assessment, respiratory failure and shock management, cardiac arrest algorithms, pediatric rhythms, and megacode practice.
Certification: AHA eCard valid for 2 years.
Best for: anyone who wants to be ready to help in an emergency
Common students: fitness instructors, personal trainers, parents, volunteers, church staff, school teachers, coaches, community members
What it is:
This HSI (Health & Safety Institute) CPR/AED course is designed for non-healthcare rescuers. It’s straightforward, hands-on, and focused on real-world response.
What you’ll learn:
Adult CPR, AED use, choking response, and practical emergency confidence.
Certification: HSI card (length depends on employer/organization requirements).
Best for: jobs requiring CPR plus First Aid/OSHA-aligned training
Common students: daycare providers, construction crews, industrial workers, safety teams, factory staff, schools, camps, security, and workplaces with OSHA compliance needs
What it is:
A combined course for teams and individuals who need both CPR/AED and First Aid certification for workplace safety or licensing.
What you’ll learn:
CPR and AED plus bleeding control, burns, fracture care, allergic reactions, seizures, diabetic emergencies, and other common First Aid scenarios.
Certification: HSI CPR/AED & First Aid card (often used for OSHA/worksite purposes).
We know Knoxville students and professionals aren’t all “9–5.” That’s why CPR Choice offers:
Whether you’re a hospital employee on rotating shifts, a student in clinicals, or a parent fitting training between commitments, there’s a class time built for you.
Here’s a quick cheat sheet:
If you’re ever unsure, CPR Choice can help you choose the right course before you register.
If you’re looking for high-quality CPR classes in Nashville with flexible scheduling and legitimate certification, CPR Choice is here to help.
Register for an open-enrollment course on our CPR class calendar, or contact us for group and on-site training for your workplace, school, or organization.
Proudly serving businesses, schools, and organizations that prioritize safety.
From small businesses to national brands, we’re the trusted choice for expert CPR training and lifesaving solutions.
