American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
Prerequisites: This course shall have no formal pre-requisite. The individual should have no history of a disabling medical condition, which may be sufficient reason for disqualification.
Course Length: 4 hours - Course length shall vary depending on the number of delegates. The total course time includes breaks and meals.
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Course Objective
The curriculum provides the knowledge and skills necessary to provide immediate lifesaving interventions in the first minutes of a cardiac arrest.
Course Design
- Power Point© / Lecture / Audio Video / Visual Aids
- Textbook – Emergency Medical Responder: First of Scene, 11th Ed.
- Demonstrations
- Practical Exercises
Successful Course Completion
- Requires a minimum score of 84% or better.
- Learners must successfully complete the psychomotor exam.
Course Content Summary
- Classroom
- Practical’s
Breaks: 10-15 minutes (approximately every 1.5 hours)
Course Topics - Day 1
Lecture:
- Rescuer Adult BLS
- AED & Bag-Mask devices
- Team Dynamics
- Child BLS
- Infant BLS
- Special Considerations
- Adult & Child Choking
- Infant Choking
- Question & Answer Session
Exam
- Final Exam
- Psychomotor Exam
Training Center Provided Material
- Course Materials
Delegate Requirements
- None
Reference Material / Documents
American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider/BLS Provider)
- Course ID #: MA254