BLS – Basic Life Support
American Heart Association BLS training for healthcare professionals, students and clinical staff.
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About This Course
BLS is commonly required for healthcare professionals, students and clinical staff. Choose a full classroom course, renewal option or blended learning format. If you are unsure what your employer or school requires, call us before registering.
Training Options
- Classroom: Instructor-led, hands-on training.
- Blended Learning: Online learning plus an in-person skills session where available.
What You'll Learn
- High-Quality CPR for Adults, Children, and Infants: Correct compression depth, rate, and recoil.
- AED Use: Early defibrillation for adults and children, including pad placement and safe operation.
- Bag-Mask Ventilation: Effective ventilation as a single rescuer and as part of a team.
- Team Dynamics: Role assignment, closed-loop communication, and leadership during a resuscitation.
- Choking Relief: Management of foreign-body airway obstruction in responsive and unresponsive victims of all ages.
- Post-Cardiac-Arrest Care Handoff: Clean transfer of care to advanced providers.
Who Needs BLS
BLS for Healthcare Providers is typically required for registered nurses, LPNs, nursing students, medical and dental students, dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, EMTs, paramedics, physical and occupational therapists, respiratory therapists, medical assistants, radiology technicians, and anyone else working in a clinical role. If your employer asks for a "CPR card" and you work in healthcare, they almost always mean AHA BLS. When in doubt, check your employee handbook or call us and we can confirm.
Class Formats We Offer
- Full In-Person Class: Traditional classroom experience, typically 3–4 hours including skills practice and testing.
- BLS Renewal: Shorter renewal class for current card-holders, typically 2–3 hours.
- Blended Learning: Complete the AHA online cognitive module at your own pace, then come in for a short hands-on skills check.
- Group Onsite: We can deliver BLS at your hospital, practice, or facility for groups of six or more.
Ready to certify or renew your BLS? Call (704) 460-9832 or email info@cprworksofcharlotte.com.
Ready to enroll in BLS (Basic Life Support)?
Call (704) 460-9832 or book online.