Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers

Advanced Red Cross Basic Life Support for healthcare providers and professional rescuers.

The Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification program is an advanced American Red Cross course specifically designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings. This program emphasizes high-quality CPR, early defibrillation, and effective team dynamics, crucial for improving patient outcomes during cardiac arrest. It covers single-rescuer and team basic life support techniques for adults, children, and infants. Target Audience: Nursing students, medical professionals, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), paramedics, firefighters, dentists, physical therapists, teachers, coaches, childcare providers, and community volunteers who require a higher level of certification for professional or regulatory purposes. Curriculum/Content: American Red Cross BLS protocols, including advanced CPR techniques, use of barrier devices, bag-mask ventilation, and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction for all age groups. Focus on critical thinking and team resuscitation. Delivery Format: Offered as a blended learning format (online coursework followed by in-person skills session) or a fully in-person class, tailored to the needs of healthcare providers.