Course Purpose

The American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) course provides participants with the knowledge and skills they need to assess, recognize and care for patients who are experiencing respiratory arrest, cardiac arrest, airway obstruction or opioid overdose. When a patient experiences a life-threatening emergency, healthcare providers need to act swiftly and promptly. The course emphasizes providing high-quality care and integrating psychomotor skills with critical thinking and problem solving to achieve the best possible patient outcomes

Prerequisites

None!

Required Course Materials

Adult/Child CPR Mask
Infant CPR Mask
BLS Participant's Manual (free, digital version available)

Blended Learning Format

Students will be required to complete the online course prior to the first class session. The online portion will be sent within 24 hours of enrolling in the course. Allow approximately 1 hours and 30 minutes to complete the online portion of the course.

Awards CEUs for EMS providers through the Commission on Accreditation for Pre-hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE).

Basic Life Support - Blended Learning