AHA Heartcode Basic Life Support Skills Check

This two part / blended learning course is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who either need to obtain initial certification or renew their skills in CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support techniques. Applicable in a wide range of in-hospital and pre-hospital settings, this course caters to nurses, medical students, physicians, EMTs, and other essential personnel requiring BLS certification or renewal. The skills portion is done AFTER the HeartCode on-line portion (Part 1) is completed. The HeartCode Part 2 & 3 skill portion is for participants to show the skills they learned. After successful completion of the (Part 2&3) with an AHA instructor you are issued your AHA eCard.

Course Description: The Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Course, accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA), offers a comprehensive training program for participants aiming to either achieve their initial certification or renew their credentials. The curriculum is rooted in the latest guidelines and research, ensuring all learners are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to provide effective life support in emergency situations.

You will learn:

The critical importance of high-quality CPR and its impact on survival.
Recognizing when CPR is needed.
Performing high-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants.
Utilizing an automated external defibrillator (AED) appropriately.
Executing effective ventilations using a barrier device.
Participating effectively in a multi-rescuer resuscitation team, assuming both leadership and team member roles.
Managing respiratory and cardiac arrest situations.
Course Content: The curriculum includes:

Updates and key changes in basic life support, reflecting the latest AHA Guidelines for CPR & ECC.
Essential concepts of high-quality CPR and the American Heart Association Chain of Survival.
Techniques for 1-Rescuer and 2-Rescuer CPR and AED use across all ages.
Detailed instruction on differences between adult, child, and infant rescue techniques.
Practical training on bag-mask techniques for adults, children, and infants.
Comprehensive overview of rescue breathing and choking relief methods for all ages.

TO COMPLETE PART ONE (Required to sign up for this skills test):

https://shopcpr.heart.org/courses/bls?_gl=1*1u84z0t*_gcl_au*ODE0Njc3Mjg2LjE3MzM0NTY5Njc.*_ga*MTIwMzUxODc2NC4xNzMzNDU2OTY3*_ga_QKRW9XMZP7*MTczNjc1MzM4MC4yLjAuMTczNjc1MzM4MC4wLjAuMA..

The Heartcode BLS Online Part One is $36.00 and is paid separately when signing up at the link above.. Students MUST Complete this course before their scheduled skills assessment.