Basic Life Support (BLS)

Learn and practice high-quality CPR, AED use and choking relief for adults, children and infants, with feedback from an AHA-certified instructor.

AHA life support course

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Who it is for: Healthcare providers
Format: Instructor-led, hands-on
Duration: 1 day
Certification: AHA BLS Provider card, valid 2 years

Course overview

Basic Life Support (BLS) prepares healthcare providers to recognize cardiac arrest and respond quickly, alone or as part of a team.

You will learn the skills through short demonstrations, then practice on adult, child and infant manikins and AED trainers until you can perform each step with confidence.

What you will practice

High-quality CPRFor adults, children and infants
AED usePad placement and safe shock delivery
Recognizing cardiac arrestChecking response, breathing and pulse
Team resuscitationClear roles and communication
Rescue breathingPocket mask and bag-mask ventilation
Relief of chokingResponsive and unresponsive victims

Who should attend

Nurses
Physicians
Dentists
Medical technologists
Radiologic technologists
Respiratory therapists
Other allied health professionals

Requirements

A valid ID or professional license
No pre-course requirement for first-time takers
Comfortable clothes you can kneel and move in

Certification

On successful completion

AHA BLS Provider course completion card, valid for 2 years. Issued after you pass the skills test and the written exam.

Course FAQs

Send an inquiry with your preferred date. Our team confirms your slot by phone, email or Messenger.

A valid ID or professional license, a pen, and comfortable clothes you can kneel and move in. Our team sends any course-specific reminders when we confirm your slot.

Contact our team as early as you can. We will check the next available dates and confirm what is possible for your class.

The AHA BLS Provider course completion card is valid for 2 years.