BLS
Basic Life Support
Who needs this course?
The AHA’s BLS Course is essential for healthcare professionals and other personnel requiring proficiency in CPR and basic cardiovascular life support skills across various in-facility and prehospital settings.
What Does This Course Teach?
- High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
- The AHA Chain of Survival, specifically the BLS components - Important early use of an AED
- Effective ventilations using a barrier device
- Importance of teams in multirescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multirescuer CPR
- Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants
Heart Savers
Who needs this course?
Heartsaver courses are tailored for individuals with little or no medical background who need a completion card for employment, regulatory requirements (such as OSHA), or personal certification. These courses are also ideal for anyone wanting to be prepared for emergencies in any environment. Upon completion of many Heartsaver courses, participants receive a certification card valid for two years.
What Does This Course Teach?
First Aid Essentials
Responding to Medical Emergencies
Addressing Injury Emergencies
Environmental Emergency Response
Illness & Injury Prevention
Adult CPR and AED Techniques
Opioid Overdose and Life-Saving Measures
