BASIC LIFE SUPPORT

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for for Healthcare Providers

Learn high-quality CPR, AED use, and emergency response techniques with our American Heart Association-approved BLS certification courses.

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) is a foundational level of emergency care designed to equip individuals with the skills needed to respond to life-threatening situations that is required by medical programs for acceptance. It teaches high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and proper ventilation techniques to support breathing. BLS also emphasizes teamwork during multi-rescuer scenarios and follows the latest American Heart Association guidelines for emergency care. This training is essential for healthcare professionals, first responders, and anyone looking to be prepared to save lives in critical moments. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).

What does this course teach?

  • High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
  • The AHA Chain of Survival, specifically the BLS components
  • Important early use of an AED
  • Effective ventilations using a barrier device
  • Importance of teams in multi-rescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multi-rescuer CPR
  • Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants

High-Quality CPR

Learn techniques for performing effective chest compressions on adults, children, and infants.

AED Training

Gain hands-on experience using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) during cardiac emergencies.

Ventilation Techniques

Practice delivering effective ventilations using a barrier device to support breathing.

Team-Based Resuscitation

Develop skills for working as part of a team during multi-rescuer scenarios to provide coordinated care.

Schools That Trust Us for BLS Certification Training

We have provided BLS certification to schools across Texas, equipping students for medical programs. 

Who Should Take This Course?

The Basic Life Support (BLS) course is ideal for healthcare professionals, first responders, and individuals in roles where life-saving skills are essential. This includes nurses, physicians, EMTs, and medical students, as well as childcare providers, foster parents, and staff in residential care facilities. It’s also recommended for anyone required to have CPR certification for employment or who wants to be prepared to respond effectively in emergencies. Whether you’re in a hospital, clinic, or community setting, this class equips you with the critical skills needed to save lives.

Course Completion Card

Upon successfully completing the Basic Life Support (BLS) course, participants are awarded a BLS Provider Course Completion Card. This certification is recognized nationwide and serves as proof of your ability to perform life-saving techniques effectively. Valid for two years, the card demonstrates your commitment to staying prepared and meeting professional requirements for CPR and emergency response skills. Renew your certification every two years to keep your knowledge and skills up-to-date.

Get Started Today!

Don’t wait to gain the life-saving skills you need. Enroll in a Basic Life Support (BLS) course now and earn your certification to confidently handle emergencies. Sign up today!

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