BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS)
Who Should Attend
The BLS course is designed for healthcare professionals and students who provide care in hospitals, clinics, dental offices, assisted living, or other medical settings. This includes nurses, EMTs, medical assistants, and anyone in a healthcare training program who requires American Heart Association BLS certification.
Course Description
The Basic Life Support (BLS) class provides essential training in recognizing and responding to cardiac arrest and other life-threatening emergencies.
Participants learn how to:
Deliver high-quality chest compressions
Provide effective rescue breaths with a barrier device
Use an AED quickly and correctly
Work efficiently as part of a resuscitation team
This instructor-led course emphasizes real-world application through video demonstrations, guided practice, and skills testing to build confidence and competence in every participant.
Course Features
Follows the latest American Heart Association Guidelines for CPR and ECC
Interactive, hands-on instruction with small group feedback
Focus on team dynamics and effective communication during resuscitation
Realistic scenarios and practice on adult, child, and infant manikins
Course length: approximately 4 hours, including skills practice and testing
Learning Outcomes
After completing the BLS course, participants will be able to:
Explain the importance of high-quality CPR and how it improves survival
Identify all links in the Chain of Survival and apply BLS concepts effectively
Recognize signs of cardiac arrest and when CPR is needed
Perform high-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
Use an AED safely and promptly
Provide effective ventilation using a barrier device
Work as a coordinated team member during multi-rescuer CPR
Demonstrate techniques for relieving choking in adults, children, and infants
Online Course Option
Prefer to learn at your own pace?
You can complete the online portion of the course through the American Heart Association, then attend a short in-person skills session to earn your certification.
Print your Certificate of Completion and bring it to your in-person session at HeartSafe CPR Oregon.