CPR
Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Course
As a healthcare provider, it is your duty to respond to cardiac or breathing emergencies until more advanced medical personnel can take over. From assessing needs and making decisions to providing care, this professional-level certification program teaches the basic life support skills required for your job through discussion, video and hands-on training based on real-life rescue scenarios.
Overview
The American Heart Association’s BLS course is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings.
Key Features
- Instruction aligned with recognized clinical standards
- Hands-on skill development and assessment
- Structure competency evaluation
- Focus on real-world application
Basic Life Support (BLS) is available in two different training methods: blending learning and classroom training. All BLS course options teach the same American Heart Association science-based skills. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a course completion eCard, valid for two years. Full BLS Provider Course takes approximately 4.5 hours (with breaks) to complete, including skills practice and skills testing. BLS Renewal Course takes approximately 4 hours (with breaks) to complete, including skills practice and skills training.
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Disclaimer: This training is designed to prepare participants for certification requirements. Certification is not granted solely through participation and is dependent on successful demonstration of required competencies.