Healthcare providers include: physicians, nurses, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, respiratory therapists, physical and occupational therapists, physician assistants, residents or fellows, medical or nursing students in training, aides, medical or nursing assistants, and other allied health personnel.
What you will learn in this course:
The American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider Course is designed to give healthcare providers the ability to recognize life-threatening emergencies. During the course you will learn to give effective adult, child and infant Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and be instructed in how to use an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED). Also covered will be rescue techniques for choking victims and the correct use of the bag valve mask and protective barrier devices.
How long the course will last:
Approximately 4 hours
What you will have achieved by the end of the course:
Completion of this course leads to the trainee being certified for two years in accordance with the American Heart Association’s guidelines. A fully validated certification card is issued to all successful attendees at the end of the course.