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:

Sunday December 16th 2018 from 9:00AM - 1:30PM

Thursday December 27th 2018 from 3:00PM - 7:00PM

Sunday January 6th 2019 from 9:00AM - 1:30PM

Wednesday January 16th 2019 from 3:00PM - 7:00PM

Friday January 25th 2019 from 6:30PM - 10:00PM

Saturday January 26th 2019 from 9:00AM - 1:30PM

Thursday January 31st 2019 from 10:00AM - 2:00PM

Sunday February 3rd 2019 from 9:00AM - 1:30PM

Tuesday February 12th 2019 from 3:00PM - 7:00PM

Friday February 22nd 2019 from 6:30PM - 10:00PM

Saturday February 23rd 2019 from 9:00AM - 1:30PM

Wednesday February 27th 2019 from 10:00AM - 1:00PM

Sunday March 3rd 2019 from 9:00AM - 1:30PM

Wednesday March 13th 2019 from 3:00PM - 7:00PM

Tuesday March 19th 2019 from 10:00AM - 1:00PM

Friday March 29th 2019 from 6:30PM - 10:00PM

Saturday March 30th 2019 from 9:00AM - 1:30PM