BLS for Healthcare Providers
The BLS for Healthcare Providers course trains participants to recognize life-threatening emergencies, perform high-quality CPR, deliver effective ventilations, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) promptly and correctly.
This instructor-led, hands-on course includes simulated clinical scenarios and skills stations. Students work directly with an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Instructor to practice and test required skills and complete a written exam.
What You’ll Learn
- Rapid recognition of cardiac arrest and other life-threatening emergencies
- High-quality chest compressions and effective ventilations
- Early and proper use of an AED
- Team-based CPR and effective communication during emergencies
Course Features
- Based on American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines for CPR and ECC
- Instructor-led, hands-on training to reinforce skill proficiency
- Emphasis on high-quality CPR and team dynamics
- Video-based instruction with real-world clinical scenarios