Course Overview
Basic Life Support (BLS) is the foundation of emergency cardiac care for healthcare professionals. This course covers high-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants, effective use of an AED, relief of foreign-body airway obstruction, and team-based resuscitation dynamics. Aligned with American Heart Association guidelines, BLS is required for nurses, physicians, paramedics, medical assistants, and anyone working in a clinical or pre-hospital setting.
What You'll Learn
- High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
- AED operation and safe defibrillation
- Bag-mask ventilation technique
- Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (FBAO)
- 2-rescuer CPR and team dynamics
- Recognition of cardiac arrest and respiratory arrest
- Post-cardiac arrest care overview
- Skills testing and certification verification
Prerequisites
- Intended for healthcare providers and students in clinical programs
- No prior BLS certification required for initial course
- Renewal available for current BLS card holders
Who Should Attend
Nurses, physicians, paramedics, EMTs, medical assistants, dental professionals, respiratory therapists, medical and nursing students, and any healthcare provider required to maintain BLS certification.
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