Our American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor course is designed to prepare healthcare professionals to become certified instructors capable of teaching BLS skills to others. This comprehensive program provides participants with the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to effectively deliver BLS training in accordance with American Red Cross guidelines. Through interactive instruction, hands-on practice, and mentorship, participants will gain the confidence and competence to lead engaging and informative BLS courses, empowering others to respond confidently to cardiac emergencies and other life-threatening situations.

Course Highlights:

• Instructor Preparation: Understand the roles and responsibilities of a BLS instructor, including teaching methodologies, classroom management techniques, and effective communication strategies for engaging participants.

• BLS Curriculum Overview: Familiarize yourself with the American Red Cross BLS curriculum, including core content areas such as CPR techniques for adults, children, and infants, AED use, and relief of choking.

• Teaching Techniques: Learn how to deliver BLS instruction using a variety of teaching techniques, including interactive lectures, hands-on skills practice sessions, group activities, and scenario-based simulations.

• Lesson Planning: Develop skills for creating comprehensive lesson plans that align with BLS course objectives, incorporating engaging activities, visual aids, and assessments to reinforce learning outcomes.

• Hands-On Practice: Engage in practical, hands-on activities and skills practice sessions to demonstrate BLS techniques, promote active learning, and build confidence in teaching essential life-saving skills.

• Effective Feedback: Learn how to provide constructive feedback and evaluation to course participants, fostering skill improvement and confidence in their abilities to respond to emergencies.

• Certification Process: Understand the certification process for BLS Instructors, including requirements for maintaining certification, ongoing professional development opportunities, and resources for course delivery.

Target Audience:

• Healthcare professionals (e.g., nurses, paramedics, physicians)
• CPR and BLS instructors seeking certification renewal
• Healthcare educators and trainers
• Individuals with experience in teaching CPR and BLS courses

Prerequisites:

• Current BLS Provider certification
• Completion of the American Red Cross BLS Instructor Training course

Certification:

Upon successful completion of the BLS Instructor course, participants will receive certification from the American Red Cross, authorizing them to teach BLS courses to healthcare professionals and lay rescuers.

Duration:

The BLS Instructor course typically spans one to two days, depending on the specific requirements of the training session and the number of participants.

Outcome:

Participants who complete the BLS Instructor course will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to effectively teach BLS courses to healthcare professionals and lay rescuers. By becoming certified instructors, participants play a crucial role in expanding access to life-saving skills training, empowering individuals to respond confidently to emergencies, and improving outcomes for cardiac arrest and other life-threatening situations in their communities.