American Heart Association: Basic Life Support
Date/Time:	Call to schedule
Location:	Call to schedule
Class Price:	$105.00

The American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) course is tailored to healthcare providers and individuals seeking to enhance their lifesaving skills. Participants will learn the latest evidence-based techniques for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), including chest compressions, rescue breathing, and the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). This comprehensive course combines interactive learning with hands-on practice, ensuring participants are equipped to respond confidently to emergencies in various healthcare settings.

Curriculum:

1. Introduction to BLS:
Overview of the BLS course objectives and importance of early recognition and intervention in cardiac and respiratory emergencies.

2. Adult and Pediatric CPR:
Hands-on training in high-quality CPR techniques, including chest compressions, ventilation, and proper use of barrier devices.

3. Automated External Defibrillation (AED):
Instruction on how to assess the need for and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) to deliver a shock to restore normal heart rhythm.

4. Choking Relief:
Techniques for relieving choking in conscious and unconscious adults, children, and infants.

5. Team Dynamics and Communication:
Emphasis on effective teamwork, communication, and leadership skills during resuscitation efforts in a healthcare setting.

6. Written Exam:
Assessment of participants' understanding of BLS concepts through a written exam.

7. Skills Check:
Demonstration of proficiency in BLS skills, including CPR, AED use, and relief of choking, through a skills check conducted by a certified instructor.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants receive a certification card valid for a specified period, typically two years, indicating their proficiency in BLS techniques according to American Heart Association standards.