Looking for CPR classes in the Tri-Cities that fit your schedule and provide a certification accepted by employers, schools, and healthcare organizations? You’re in the right place.
The Tri-Cities region — including Johnson City, Kingsport, and Bristol — is one of the fastest-growing areas in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Known for its strong healthcare systems, thriving manufacturing and business community, outdoor recreation, and rich Appalachian heritage, the Tri-Cities area has a constant need for high-quality CPR, BLS, AED, and first aid training.
From healthcare professionals and ETSU students to local businesses, schools, childcare providers, and industrial employers, CPR Choice proudly serves individuals and organizations throughout the greater Tri-Cities region. We regularly provide training for professionals connected to Ballad Health, East Tennessee State University (ETSU), local dental and medical offices, manufacturing facilities, churches, fitness centers, and workplaces across Northeast Tennessee.
At CPR Choice, we make getting certified simple, professional, and convenient with hands-on training, experienced instructors, and nationally recognized American Heart Association certification courses.
CPR Choice proudly serves the Tri-Cities region from our convenient Johnson City training location, providing professional CPR, BLS, ACLS, AED, and first aid certification classes for students and organizations throughout Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, and surrounding Northeast Tennessee communities.
Our Tri-Cities training center was designed to create a comfortable, hands-on learning environment where students can gain real-world confidence and practical emergency response skills. Whether you’re a healthcare professional renewing your BLS certification, a nursing or allied health student meeting school requirements, or a local business scheduling workplace CPR training, our team is committed to delivering a professional and engaging experience from registration to certification.
Conveniently located on North Roan Street in Johnson City, our facility offers easy access from I-26 and surrounding areas, making it simple for students traveling from Kingsport, Bristol, Greeneville, Elizabethton, Morristown, and Southwest Virginia to attend classes.
At CPR Choice, we’ve built our reputation by providing fast, affordable, and high-quality CPR training backed by experienced instructors, nationally recognized certification programs, and exceptional customer service. Our goal is simple: make life-saving training accessible, stress-free, and genuinely valuable for every student who walks through our doors.
Convenient Johnson City location serving the entire Tri-Cities areaWe 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 Johnson City training center is easy to reach from Kingsport, Bristol, and surrounding areas:
CPR Choice – Tri-Cities
4704 N Roan St, Suite #5
Johnson City, TN 37615
CPR Choice is proud to serve healthcare professionals, educators, businesses, and families throughout Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, and the greater Northeast Tennessee region. From our Tri-Cities training location in Johnson City, we provide CPR, AED, BLS, 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 most respected healthcare systems, schools, and employers, including professionals and students connected to Ballad Health, East Tennessee State University (ETSU), Niswonger Children’s Hospital, regional healthcare providers, and medical offices throughout the Tri-Cities area. We also support safety training initiatives for local dental offices, physician practices, schools, churches, fitness centers, childcare providers, manufacturing facilities, and industrial workplaces across Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.
As a company deeply connected to the communities we serve, we are proud to support the healthcare workers, educators, caregivers, first responders, and local businesses that help the Tri-Cities region thrive. From Johnson City’s growing healthcare and university community to Kingsport’s strong manufacturing and industrial base and Bristol’s vibrant business and tourism economy, CPR Choice is committed to helping make the region safer and better prepared for emergencies.
We also proudly serve organizations throughout surrounding communities including Greeneville, Elizabethton, Abingdon, Morristown, and the broader Appalachian Highlands region, providing professional onsite CPR and first aid training tailored to workplaces, healthcare teams, schools, and community organizations.
Whether you’re attending an American Heart Association BLS class, scheduling workplace CPR training for your staff, or learning life-saving skills for the first time, our mission remains the same: provide professional, engaging, and hands-on training that helps strengthen emergency preparedness throughout the Tri-Cities and Northeast Tennessee.
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 Johnson City 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.
