Classes

BLS HCP Renewal

Course Description

The BLS Healthcare Provider Renewal 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 course is intended for certified or noncertified, licensed or nonlicensed healthcare professionals who are current Healthcare Providers but are expiring soon. This course is conducted at a quicker pace.

Course Content

Adult, child rescue breathing
Adult, child CPR/AED – 1 Rescuer
Adult, child CPR/AED – 2 Rescuers
Using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Adult, child relief of choking
Adult, child bag - mask use
Advanced airway usage
Infant rescue breathing
Infant CPR
Infant relief of choking
Infant bag-mask use

Course Length

Approximately 3 hours Intended

Intended Audience

Healthcare providers such as physicians, nurses, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, respiratory therapists, physical and occupational therapists, physician's assistants, CNA’s, residents or fellows, or medical or nursing students in training, aides, medical or nursing assistants, police officers, and other allied health personnel.

Card Type

The American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers Course Completion Card are valid for two years. In the classroom, students engage 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. Certification cards are issued at the conclusion of class.

Written/Skills Exam

Required for completion card.

Fee

The two year certification is $50, check or cash is accepted at day of class. Manuals are included with registration fee and provided at class.