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—We do not currently use AHA’s new website Atlas for class registrations. It does not notify us of enrollments, therefore, you MUST call or email to register! — Also, any class that is titled “Instructor” means it is a class to be trained to be an instructor, for regular certifications look for Provider or Update Course on AHAs Site.—
—We do not currently use AHA’s new website Atlas for class registrations. It does not notify us of enrollments, therefore, you MUST call or email to register! — Also, any class that is titled “Instructor” means it is a class to be trained to be an instructor, for regular certifications look for Provider or Update Course on AHAs Site.—

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Course Options
Summary

The AHA’s BLS course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).

Who should take this course?

The AHA’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-facility and prehospital settings.

BLS is geared towards prehospital providers, like EMTs, paramedics, fire fighters, and in-facility hospital providers. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion card, valid for two years. Please contact your employer to ensure that you are selecting the correct course.

What does this course teach?
  • High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
  • The AHA Chain of Survival, specifically the BLS components
  • Important early use of an AED
  • Effective ventilations using a barrier device
  • Importance of teams in multirescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multirescuer CPR
  • Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants
Upon completion of all course requirements, participants receive a BLS Provider Course Completion Card which is valid for two years.

Depending on which BLS course option you choose, CE/CME may be available for your profession.

Classes Available

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BLS Provider

BLS Instructor

BLS Renewal

Format

Instructor-led, hands-on class format reinforces skills proficiency

The BLS Instructor-led course teaches both single-rescuer and team basic life support skills for application in both prehospital and in-facility environments, with a focus on High-Quality CPR and team dynamics.

Course Length

Full BLS Provider Course takes approximately 4.5 hours to complete, including skills practice and skills testing

BLS Renewal Course takes approximately 3 hours to complete, including skills practice and testing

*Course time based on 1 instructor: 6 students: 2 manikins

Completion Card

BLS Provider Course Completion Card, valid for two years

Accessibility

Contact your Training Center to inquire about their facility’s accommodations.

CE/CME

Features

  • Emphasis on high-quality CPR including a team dynamics classroom activity
  • Video-based course with real world scenarios

Student Materials

Instructor Materials

Registration

We do not currently use AHA’s new website Atlas for class registrations. It does not notify us of enrollments, therefore, you MUST call or email to register!