Basic Life Support (BLS) – Provider
Basic Life Support (BLS) – Provider
Date
- 06 Oct 2023
Time
- 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Location


The AHA’s BLS Course provides the foundation for saving lives from cardiac arrest. It teaches both single-rescuer and team basic life support skills for application in both prehospital and in-facility environments, with a focus on high-quality CPR and team dynamics.
The AHA’s BLS Provider Course reflects science and education from the 2020 Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC. It teaches both single-rescuer and team basic life support skills for application in both prehospital and in-facility environments, with a focus on high-quality CPR and team dynamics.
In the Instructor-led course, students participate in simulated clinical scenarios and learning stations. Students work with an AHA BLS Instructor to complete BLS skills practice and skills testing. Students also complete a written exam. Blened learning course requires an in person practical exam.
BLS TARGET AUDIENCE
The AHA’s BLS Course is designed for healthcare providers caring for patients both in prehospital and in-facility environments. In-facility refers to healthcare providers who work in a hospital, clinic, or other healthcare facility including a dentist office, skilled nursing, and assisted-living facilities.
Hourly Schedule
BLS Course Agenda (**Below are guideline timings and are subject to change without prior notice)
- 09:00 am - 09:05 am
- Lesson 1: Course Introduction
- 09:05 am - 09:35 am
- Lesson 2: Rescuer Adult BLS
- 09:35 am - 09:55 am
- Lesson 3: AED and Bag- Mask Device
- 09:55 am - 10:04 am
- Lesson 4: 2-Rescuer Adult BLS
- 10:04 am - 10:14 am
- Lesson 5: Special Considerations
- 10:14 am - 10:40 am
- Lesson 6: High-Performance Teams
- 10:40 am - 11:00 am
- Lesson 6A: Local Protocols Discussion (Optional)
- 11:00 am - 11:10 am
- Break
- 11:10 am - 11:20 am
- Lesson 7: Child BLS
- 11:20 am - 11:40 am
- Lesson 8: Infant BLS
- 11:40 am - 11:47 am
- Lesson 9: Relief of Choking
- 11:47 am - 11:52 am
- Lesson 10: Conclusion
- 11:52 am - 12:32 am
- Lesson 11: Skills Test
- 12:32 am - 12:57 am
- Lesson 12: Exam
- 12:57am - 01:12 pm
- Lesson 13: Remediation