Basic Life Support (BLS) Courses

Covers one and two-rescuer CPR for adults, children, and infants. Proper use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and Bag Valve Mask (BVM) is covered along with what to do if someone is choking.

AHA105 BLS INSTRUCTOR – INITIAL

The Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor Essentials course certifies the student to teach the American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for healthcare provider course and the skills check. This course is designed for individuals who are currently certified in BLS and aspire to teach Basic Life Support (BLS) to individuals such as healthcare professionals, first responders, medical students, and anyone interested in becoming certified in BLS. It also includes the ability to conduct the AHA Heartsaver courses including First-Aid, CPR, AED, Pediatric First-Aid, CPR in Schools, Bloodborne Pathogens and Family and Friends CPR. 

The BLS Instructor Essentials Course is taught in a blended learning format. AHA BLS Instructor candidates must have a current BLS provider card and have completed the BLS Instructor Essentials Online Course and Heartsaver Instructor Essentials Online Course before attending the hands-on session conducted by BLS Training Faculty. 

AHA105R BLS INSTRUCTOR – RENEWAL

The BLS Instructor Renewal Course recertifies a current American Heart Association BLS Instructor who teaches Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider courses including skill checks.

AHA106 BLS PROVIDER – INITIAL

Basic Life Support (BLS) Classroom is a traditional Instructor led course that covers one and two rescuer CPR for adults, children, and infants. Proper use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and Bag Valve Mask (BVM) is covered along with what to do if someone is choking. A written test will be administered along with a skills assessment during the course.

AHA106R BLS PROVIDER – RENEWAL

Renewal of the 2-year Basic Life Support (BLS) Class.  This is a traditional Instructor led course that covers one and two rescuer CPR for adults, children, and infants.

OC106 HEARTCODE® BLS ONLINE – BASIC LIFE SUPPORT

HeartCode BLS is for healthcare professionals seeking an alternative method for completing an initial or renewal Basic Life Support (BLS) Course. This course uses a variety of eLearning assets such as dramatizations, eSimulations, animations, self-directed learning, and interactive activities to teach students BLS knowledge and skills.

Skills Check sold separately. 

SK106 BLS SKILL CHECK

This 30-minute session is taken once the online portion is completed. You can register for an in-person skills check session below. Please bring your Photo I.D. and a copy of the course completion certificate. We only recognize American Heart Association (AHA) certificates.