Participants must successfully complete the online portion of the course before attending the in-person skills session. Please allow at least 2 hour and 30 minutes to complete the online training.

This course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to quickly assess recognize and care for cardiac arrest provide high-quality CPR and use an AED to optimize patient outcomes. Designed for both in-hospital and out-of-hospital healthcare clinicians this training is consistent with the 2025 evidence-based science guidelines and covers additional life-threatening emergencies including respiratory arrest drowning opioid overdose myocardial infarction life-threatening bleeding and obstructed airway in adults children and infants. Participants complete an online course followed by an in-person session led by an Instructor or self-directed solution that includes knowledge-based learning and hands-on skill practice. Participants are required to successfully complete the online course and final exam and demonstrate skill competency during skills practice and testing scenarios to earn an American Red Cross Basic Life Support certificate valid for two years. The American Red Cross is an accredited provider of continuing education by the Commission on Accreditation for Prehospital Continuing Education. For additional information on receiving continuing education credit go to https://www.redcross.org/CAPCE.

IMPORTANT DETAILS ABOUT YOUR CLASS: You are required to provide a valid email address to receive the hyperlinks to complete the online portion of your class and to obtain your digital certificates. Please bring a copy of your online completion certificate to the class (digital or paper). Please dress comfortable as skills are performed on the floor.

This format is ideal for participants looking to maximize learning and productivity at the same time, its self-paced and the training can be completed at your own speed. The online and classroom training option provides greater convenience and the content is equivalent to a traditional course with less time spent in a classroom.

(BLS) Basic Life Support For The Health Care Provider