Basic Life Support (BLS)
Formerly CPR level HCP
The Basic Life Support (BLS) Course is designed to build participant confidence in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills in a team environment for professionals with a duty to respond. Teaches the important steps to perform a rapid assessment, perform Basic Life Support (BLS) skills, and perform rapid defibrillation including use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Airway Management and Oxygen Therapy can also be added as additional certifications to this course. Click to view the full course description.
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Who should take this course?
In-facility care providers, including nursing staff, care aides, and medical and dental professionals. Pre-hospital care providers, which may include professionals in fire service, rescue teams, sports medicine, lifeguards and ski patrol
Course Content
Glove removal
Primary Assessment
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Airway Obstruction
Assisted Ventilation
Basic Life Support special considerations
Materials Provided
Red Cross First Aid & CPR/AED Manual
PR Breathing Barrier
Gloves
Writing materials
Kneeling pads
Course Add-Ons
Airway Management
Oxygen Therapy
Recertification
You will be eligible for recertification for one (1) year. You must renew yearly without expiring in order to remain eligible for recertification. We can’t recertify expired certifications. No exceptions.