American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider CPR Course

Advanced level of CPR training for individuals who have a job-related "duty to respond" to emergencies. The 4 hour course includes an overview of body systems and medical/legal issues. Participants learn how to recognize and provide care in respiratory and cardiac emergencies for adults, children and infants, with special emphasis on two-rescuer CPR use of the resuscitation mask, bag-valve mask and Automated External Defibrillator. Techniques for minimizing the risk of disease transmission and for special resuscitation situations are included. This course is especially recommended for medical professionals, lifeguards, aerobics/fitness/sports instructors and public and private safety/security employees. This American Heart Association certificate is valid for 2 year. A written and practical test must be completed.

The BLS course covers:

• Critical concepts of high-quality CPR
• The AHA Chain of Survival
• 1-Rescuer CPR/AED for Adult/Child/Infant
• 2-Rescuer CPR/AED for Adult/Child/Infant
• Differences between Adult, Child and Infant rescue techniques
• Bag-mask techniques for Adult, Child and Infant
• Rescue breathing for Adult, Child and Infant
• Relief of choking for Adult, Child and Infant
• Intro to CPR with an Advanced Airway

Students must pass a written exam and skills test in order to qualify for a BLS for Healthcare Provider Course Completion Card. Course length is approximately 4.5 hours.

Upcoming BLS CPR Courses:

Wednesday June 3rd 2020 from 1:00PM - 3:00PM

Thursday June 11th 2020 from 1:00PM - 3:00PM

Tuesday June 16th 2020 from 10:00AM - 1:00PM

Monday June 22nd 2020 from 10:00AM - 2:00PM

Saturday June 27th 2020 from 9:00AM - 12:30PM

Wednesday July 1st 2020 from 10:00AM - 2:00PM

Tuesday July 14th 2020 from 10:00AM - 1:30PM

Friday July 17th 2020 from 6:30PM - 9:30PM

Saturday July 18th 2020 from 9:00AM - 12:30PM

Thursday July 23rd 2020 from 10:00AM - 1:00PM

Tuesday July 28th 2020 from 10:00AM - 2:00PM

Tuesday August 4th 2020 from 10:00AM - 2:00PM

Friday August 7th 2020 from 6:30PM - 9:30PM

Saturday August 8th 2020 from 9:00AM - 12:30PM

Thursday August 13th 2020 from 10:00AM - 1:00PM

Wednesday August 19th 2020 from 10:00AM - 2:00PM

Wednesday August 26th 2020 from 10:00AM - 2:00PM