American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

BLS Initial – Someone who has not taken BLS prior OR their BLS card expired

BLS Renewal –Someone who has previously taken BLS and their card has NOT expired.

Price BLS initial: $60 BLS renewal: $55

Required Student Materials: BLS Provider Manual in class

Format: INSTRUCTOR LED BLS/ HANDS ON FEATURES:

1.Emphasis on high-quality CPR including a team dynamics classroom activity

2.Video-based course with real world scenarios

Who can take this course?

Prehospital providers: EMT, FIREFIGHTERS, DOCTORS, NURSES,

IN-FACILITY HOSPITAL PROVIDERS

Please contact your employer to verify the course needed.

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

How long am I going to be certified after completing the BLS course?

It is valid for 2 years

Heartsaver classes coming soon..

HeartCode®

BLS Blended learning BLS has two components: online and hands-on experience. Providers first complete the online portion of HeartCode BLS and then complete a hands-on skills session with an AHA BLS Instructor or on a simulation station.

Price:

ONLINE TRAINING can be purchased at: https://shopcpr.heart.org/heartcode-bls for $32

HANDS ON TRAINING: $45

Where do you I take the online portion of Heartcode BLS?

Go to: https://shopcpr.heart.org/heartcode-bls to purchase Heartcode BLS.

What do I do after I am done with my online portion of Heart BLS?

Print the certificate and present it to your BLS instructor prior to starting the hands-on CPR.

How long am I going to be certified after completing the Heartcode BLS course?

It is valid for 2 years.