American Heart Association Basic Life Support BLS

American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course BLS

The American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Course is a premium training that underscores the importance of all healthcare professionals in patient care. It covers in- and out-of-hospital emergencies, ensuring that everyone in the healthcare field, from Physicians to Emergency Medical Technicians, is equipped to handle critical situations. The AHA BLS course, being the primary standard, is essential for anyone who works with patients and needs Basic Life Support training.

This expert-level program empowers healthcare professionals to confidently handle life-threatening emergencies, deliver essential life support, and address choking and airway obstructions with skill. Approved for Emergency Medical Services training, it is also recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT), ensuring that your expertise is validated and respected in the field. Invest in your preparedness and enhance your ability to save lives!

Intended audience

This program is intended for healthcare professionals and rescuers who require professional-level basic life support training.

Occupations that use Healthcare CPR

• Physicians
• Physicians Assistant
• Nurse Practitioner
• Nurses
• EMTs
• Paramedics
• Firefighters
• Lifeguards
• Physical Therapists
• Respiratory Therapists
• X-Ray Technicians
• Pharmacists
• Dentists
• Other Healthcare Professionals.

Successful completion (certification)

• Written evaluation: Successful completion requires a correct score of 80% or better.
• Performance evaluation: All students must perform required skills competently without assistance.
  • External chest compressions for adults, children, and infants
  • Rescue breaths using a CPR mask
  • Rescue breaths using a bag-mask device
  • Primary assessment for an unresponsive patient
  • CPR as a single provider for adults, children, and infants
  • Safely attach and operate an automated external defibrillator (AED)
  • CPR as part of a team of two or more providers

Recognized certification period

Up to 2 years

Recommended time to complete

• Initial training: 4 hours
• Renewal training: Less than initial instructional time

Class topics

• Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Early Defibrillation
• Chain of Survival
• Personal Safety
• Chest Compressions
• Rescue Breaths—CPR Mask
• Rescue Breaths—Bag-Mask
• Rescue Breaths—Other Considerations
• Primary Assessment—Unresponsive Patient
• Unresponsive and Breathing—Recovery Position
• Unresponsive, Not Breathing, and Has a Pulse—Rescue Breathing
• Unresponsive, Not Breathing, and Pulseless—CPR
• Automated External Defibrillators
• Basic AED Operation
• Troubleshooting and Other AED Considerations
• Team Approach
• Choking
• Legal Considerations
• Emotional Considerations