American Heart Association - Certified Training for Healthcare Professionals
The Basic Life Support (BLS) course, certified by the American Heart Association (AHA), equips healthcare providers with essential skills to respond confidently during cardiac and respiratory emergencies. Participants will learn to perform high-quality CPR, operate an AED, and manage choking incidents across all age groups.
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for medical and paramedical professionals who require BLS certification for clinical practice in both hospital and pre-hospital environments.
What You'll Learn
- Latest updates in BLS as per AHA’s evidence-based guidelines
- Core components of high-quality CPR
- The AHA Chain of Survival
- Adult, child, and infant CPR (single and two-rescuer techniques)
- AED use across age groups
- Bag-mask ventilation techniques
- Rescue breathing protocols
- Choking relief for adults, children, and infants
- Introduction to CPR with an advanced airway*
*Includes overview of compression and ventilation ratios when an advanced airway is in place (for further learning, refer to the AHA Airway Management course).
The program includes instructor-led training, practical skill stations, and a final assessment through both hands-on evaluation and a written test.
Course Features
- Standardized, video-supported instruction
- Hands-on practice to build real-time confidence
- Course manual with a quick-access Pocket Reference Card
- Backed by the latest AHA scientific updates
Certification
Upon successful completion, candidates will receive the AHA BLS Provider Completion Card, valid for two years.
Course Materials
Participants will receive the official AHA BLS Provider Manual, which supports both learning and future reference in clinical settings.
