The Basic Life Support (BLS) course is designed to provide healthcare professionals with the latest knowledge and techniques in resuscitation science and treatment recommendations. The course adheres to the guidelines set forth by the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) and the 2020 American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC. The BLS training program covers a range of topics such as the recognition and management of cardiac and respiratory arrest, the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs), and the effective provision of high-quality chest compressions and ventilation.
The BLS certification course is essential for healthcare professionals, such as EMT, paramedic, nurses and physicians, who are involved in the management of cardiac and respiratory emergencies. The course offers continuing education hours for Emergency Medical Services (CAPCE) and Dental Professionals (AGD/PACE). Successful completion of the BLS course requires participants to demonstrate proficiency in the required skills, which include performing high-quality chest compressions, providing effective ventilations, and using an AED. The BLS certification is valid for two years, after which participants are required to complete a renewal course to maintain their certification.
- Recognize the elements of high-quality CPR for an adult, child, and infant, and their importance on survival from cardiac arrest
- Identify the links in the chains of survivals for inside and outside the hospital.
- Recognize how to apply the BLS procedures in the chains of survival.
- Recognize when high-quality CPR is required.
- Correctly demonstrate how provide effective rescue breaths using a CPR mask and bag-mask device.
- Identify the steps to correctly use an AED. Correctly demonstrate how to use an AED.
- Perform high-quality CPR for an adult, a child, and an infant.
- Recognize the value of team roles during high-performance resuscitation.
- Correctly demonstrate how to perform CPR with two or more BLS providers on an adult,
- child, and infant. Recognize and provide treatment for a choking adult, child and infant.
Individuals who work as healthcare providers (both in and outside of hospitals), public safety personnel in a variety of occupational contexts, or individuals enrolled in healthcare and public safety vocational training programs who are required to have BLS training are the target audience for this presentation.
2 ½ – 5 Hours (varies by delivery)
1:1 / 3:1
