For first-time participants or those whose certification has lapsed. Full BLS Provider Course takes approximately 4.5 hours to complete, including skills practice and skills testing/

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The AHA’s new BLS Course has been updated to include science and education from the 2020 Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC. It teaches both single-rescuer and team basic life support skills for application in both prehospital and in-facility environments, with a focus on high-quality CPR and team dynamics. In the Instructor-led course, students participate in simulated clinical scenarios and learning stations. Students work with an AHA BLS Instructor to complete BLS skills practice and skills testing. Students also complete a written exam.

This course is designed to teach the skills:

Emphasis on high-quality CPR including a team dynamics classroom activity

Video-based course with real world scenariosThe importance of high-quality CPR and its impact on survival

All of the steps of the Chain of Survival and apply the BLS concepts of the Chain of Survival

Recognize the signs of someone needing CPR

Perform high-quality CPR for adults, children and infants

The importance of early use of an AED and demonstrate its use

Provide effective ventilations by using a barrier device

The importance of teams in multi-rescuer resuscitation and perform as an effective team member during multi-rescuer CPR

The technique for relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants

Fee Breakdown

Category	Description	Amount
Course Fee (Basic)	NON-HMC FEE	$ 40.00
Course Fee (Alternate)	Critical Access Hospitals	$ 40.00
Course Fee (Alternate)	HMC/PVCH ASSOCIATES	$ 0.00