Instructor-led, hands-on class format with an AHA BLS Instructor
BLS Provider Course Estimated Time
BLS Provider Course takes approximately 3 hours and 40 minutes to complete, including skills practice and skills testing (Based on 6:1 Student to Instructor Ratio) Successful completion is based on achievement of the core learning objectives rather than a prescribed instruction time.
BLS Provider Course Description
Safeguard CPR offers a BLS (Basic Life Support) for Healthcare Providers course in Alpharetta, which is designed to equip individuals in the healthcare field with the necessary skills and knowledge to respond to cardiac and respiratory emergencies. This course covers various topics such as CPR for all ages, automated external defibrillator (AED) use, breathing and ventilation techniques, proper use of bag-mask devices, and more. Participants will also learn the importance of effective communication and teamwork during emergency situations. This course is ideal for healthcare professionals such as nurses, doctors, paramedics, and more. Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a certification that is valid for two years. Safeguard CPR’s BLS for Healthcare Providers course in Alpharetta is perfect for individuals who are looking to refresh their skills or those who are interested in learning basic life support techniques for the first time.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Course Completion Card
Upon completion of this course, students receive an American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Certification Card that is valid for two years.
BLS Provider Course Completion Requirements
- Pass the 1 and 2 Rescuer Adult BLS with AED Skills Test
- Pass the 2 Rescuer Child BLS Skills Test
- Pass the 1 and 2 Rescuer Infant BLS with AED Skills Test
- Pass the open-resource exam with a minimum score of 84%
- An open-resource exam allows students the ability to use available resources, such as the ECC Handbook and Provider Manual, posters, etc, to process information analytically but also to think independently and creatively with curriculum content.
Who Needs BLS Provider Certification?
Safeguard CPR’s BLS Provider classes are for healthcare providers. These requirements are driven by state licensing board regulations and detail which particular healthcare agencies or individual healthcare license holders that are required to maintain BLS Provider certification. This class can also be taken by medical professionals or students in a medical program who are interested in expanding their knowledge.
Individuals that usually require BLS Provider certification are:
- Anesthesia Technician
- Audiologist
- Certified Nurse Midwife
- Certified Nurse Assistant
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Dental Assistant
- Dental Hygienist
- EMT
- Endodontist
- Firefighter
- General Dentist
- Healthcare Assistant
- Hospital Technician
- Hospital Transporter
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Medical Assistant
- Nurse Practitioner
- Nursing Student
- Occupational Therapist
- Oral Pathologist
- Oral Surgeon
- Orthodontist
- Paramedic
- Pharmacist
- Physical therapist
- Physician
- Physician Assistant
- Prosthodontist
- Registered Nurse
- Respiratory Therapist
In addition, Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers training can be appropriate for first responders, such as police officers and firefighters, as well as for laypeople whose work brings them into contact with members of the public, such as school, fitness center, or hotel and restaurant employees.