Class Description
The goal of the Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers class (BLS) is to ensure that healthcare providers have the knowledge and skills necessary to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies. The course emphasizes active, hands-on learning and uses scenario activities to help participants learn how to provide CPR, use an AED, and relieve an obstructed airway for adult, child, and infant patients.
This class is a Blended Learning Class which gives students the ability to do most of the training online then attend an in-person session to test their skills.
Participants who successfully complete the online and in-person portions will receive an American Red Cross Certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers r.21. Certificates are valid for two years and will be issued in about one business day after the in-person class. Certificates are delivered via e-mail and can be found on the Red Cross Website.
Is This Class Right For You?
The Basic Life Support class is designed for healthcare providers such as (but not limited to) nurses, physician assistants, and dentists.
If you need a basic First Aid, CPR, and AED certification you may only need Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED class or the Adult Only First Aid/CPR/AED class.
This class is an American Red Cross Class
Always check with your employer for certification requirements.
Course Length
The online portion can range from 30 minutes to 3 hours long depending on technology limitations and familiarity with the skills. Participants will receive a training link in an email after they booked a class. Participants must have online portion completed before coming into scheduled in-person session. The in-person session is typically 3 hours long.
Frequently Asked Questions
I'm having issues with the online learning who do I contact?
Technical issues with the online learning must go through the American Red Cross. Please be aware that they have a standard maintenance window of 4-6AM Eastern Time on Saturdays. If you are having difficulty accessing the site during that time period, please wait a few minutes and refresh the page.
If you are having technical issues, contact the Training Support Center:
Call: 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767)
