The AHA’s BLS (Basic Life Support) course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).
Who should take this course?
The AHA’s BLS Course is 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.
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
Special Note: You must be registered and paid prior to the first day of class to participate. Registration into the class will not be processed after a class has begun.
Note: This training is open to all ages. It is recommended that students 15 years or younger enroll with a parent or guardian.
Required Supplies: Paper and pen/pencil.
Cancellation Policy: To receive a full refund, all cancellation or rescheduling requests must be made via email no less than 2 weeks prior to the start date of class. All requests can be sent to CommunityEducation@centralaz.edu.
