BLS

Registered nurses, paramedics,medical technicians and other allied health personnel.

The Basic Life Support (BLS) course is a locally formed course designed to equip individuals with the skills of CPR and choking for victims of all ages, including ventilation with barrier devices, pocket masks, bag-valve-mask (BMV) devices with supplemental oxygen, and the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AED) to all healthcare providers in both hospital and out-of-hospital settings.

Target Group Eligible to Course Admission

Registered nurses, paramedics, medical technicians, respiratory therapists, physical and occupational therapists, doctor’s assistants, registrars, nursing students, aides, medical and nursing assistants, and other allied health personnel.

The course is also designed for anyone who is required to take a Healthcare Provider Course for employment. The course is accepted as a prerequisite for advanced courses in resuscitation, including Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).

Study Material

A 25-page manual ‘CPR for Professionals’ student manual is provided to each student upon registration and payment (approximately 21 days prior to the scheduled course attendance for self-directed student learning and theory assessment preparation)

Assessments

Theory assessment: obtain a score of at least 84% in the final written evaluation.

Practical assessment:

For successful completion of the course, participants will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in CPR and AED use.

Certification and Endorsement

AHA Certificate issued upon successful completion