CPR/BLS Courses
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Authorized CourseCPR/BLS Certification
$85
CPR/BLS Recertification
$55
CPR/BLS Online/Skills Session
$85
The American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Basic Life Support) course teaches the skills of CPR for victims of all ages (including ventilation with a barrier device, and oxygen), use of an AED on adults and children, and relief of FBAO in responsive and non-responsive victims.
Course Description
- The Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Classroom Course is designed to provide a wide variety of healthcare professionals the ability to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED, and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner. The BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR course teaches the skills of CPR for victims of all ages (including ventilation with a barrier device, and oxygen), use of an AED on adults and children, and relief of FBAO in responsive and non-responsive victims.
Course Content
- Key changes in basic life support, reflecting the new science from the current American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care.
- Critical concepts of high-quality CPR.
- The American Heart Association Chain of Survival.
- 1-Rescuer CPR and AED for adult, child and infant.
- 2-Rescuer CPR and AED for adult, child and infant.
- Differences between adult, child and infant rescue techniques.
- Bag-mask techniques for adult, child and infant.
- Rescue breathing for adult, child and infant.
- Relief of choking for adult, child and infant.
- CPR with an advanced airway.
- Compression/ventilation rate and ratio for a patient who has an advanced airway in place.
- CPR – BLS Study Guide
Intended Audience
- This course is for healthcare professionals who need to know how to perform CPR, as well as other lifesaving skills, in a wide variety of in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings.
Provider Manual
- The AHA requires students to have the Current Guidelines (2020 Edition) AHA Provider Manual or eBook for this course. You may obtain the manual from another source, purchase it during registration, or buy it at the class. Alternatively, you can purchase the eBook directly from the AHA website using the following link, which is more cost-effective than the paperback version: https://shopcpr.heart.org/pals-provider-manual-ebook
Location
Course Completion
American Heart Association Certification
2 year certification card
Receive all of the above on the same day!
Meet Your Lead Instructor
Margie became a CPR/BLS Instructor for the American Heart Association in 2005, when her son deployed to Iraq in the Marine Corps, who had been a CPR/BLS Instructor, Margie was excited to join Mike and become an instructor and promote the teachings of the American Heart Association. Her classes are interesting, efficient, and Read More…
FAQ
I don’t have a BLS/CPR card. Which class should I take?
My CPR/BLS card expired. Can I still take the renewal class?
Contact us by email and let us know your card expiration date, your profession, and specialty: info@calmedtc.com
Due to COVID-19, are you teaching virtually or offering online classes?
Although we do offer other classes virtually, the AHA requires that CPR/BLS students come into our facility to perform hands-on skills in the classroom. Students have two options: 1. Traditional classroom course. 2. Complete the online course and exam, then come in for the skills session.
Do you teach First-Aid?
No, we do not offer First-Aid classes.
Can I take CPR/BLS on the same day as my ACLS or PALS class?
Yes. When enrolling for ACLS or PALS, there is an option to add CPR/BLS on the same day.
