Class Enrollment

(American Redcross Course) Basic Life Support Blended Learning
Date/Time:	Tue 7/8/2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Location:	Nashville, TN Corporate 640 Spence Lane Ste 125 Nashville, TN 37217
Class Price:	$79.00

The Basic Life Support (BLS) course offered by the American Red Cross is a comprehensive training program designed for healthcare providers and professional responders. It teaches participants the skills needed to respond to cardiac and breathing emergencies, particularly in high-stress situations often encountered in clinical settings. BLS is an essential certification for those working in healthcare, including doctors, nurses, EMTs, and other healthcare professionals.

Course Overview:

1. Course Format:

   • Instructor-Led: A traditional classroom setting where participants learn directly from certified instructors, engage in hands-on practice, and participate in group learning.
   • Blended Learning: A combination of online self-paced learning followed by an in-person skills session to demonstrate and practice what was learned online.

2. What You’ll Learn:

   • High-Quality CPR for Adults, Children, and Infants: Learn how to perform high-quality chest compressions, proper ventilation techniques, and how to use a barrier device effectively.
   • Use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator): Training on how to operate an AED during sudden cardiac arrest situations, including pad placement and following the AED prompts accurately.
   • Team Dynamics and Communication: Skills to work effectively as a team during resuscitation efforts, emphasizing the importance of clear communication and coordinated actions.
   • Bag-Valve-Mask (BVM) Ventilations: Mastery of using a bag-valve-mask device to provide rescue breaths for patients in respiratory distress or arrest.
   • Obstructed Airway Management: Techniques to relieve choking in adults, children, and infants, including back blows, abdominal thrusts, and chest thrusts for infants.

3. Key Topics Covered:

   • Chain of Survival: Understanding the steps critical to improving survival rates for cardiac emergencies.
   • Scene Safety: How to assess the scene quickly to ensure it is safe to approach and render aid.
   • High-Performance CPR: Techniques to maximize the effectiveness of CPR, focusing on the rate, depth, and recoil of chest compressions.

Who Should Take This Course?

• Healthcare Providers: Such as doctors, nurses, paramedics, EMTs, respiratory therapists, and other professionals who need BLS certification for their roles.
• Medical Students: Students preparing for healthcare professions that require BLS skills.
• Professional Rescuers: Firefighters, police officers, lifeguards, and other responders who need to perform life-saving interventions in their duties.

Certification:

• American Red Cross BLS Certificate: Upon successful completion of the course, participants receive a digital BLS certificate valid for two years. This certification is widely recognized in healthcare facilities and is often a requirement for employment.
• Digital Certificate Features: Accessible online, easy to share with employers, and includes a QR code for quick verification of credentials.

Course Benefits:

• Hands-On Training: Provides practical, scenario-based practice with manikins and other equipment, ensuring participants are prepared to respond confidently in real-world emergencies.
• Focus on Professional Response: Tailored specifically for healthcare professionals, the course emphasizes the critical skills needed to provide immediate and effective care in clinical and emergency settings.
• Evidence-Based Practice: The curriculum reflects the latest scientific guidelines from the American Heart Association (AHA) and other leading health organizations, ensuring that participants are learning the most up-to-date techniques.

The Basic Life Support (BLS) course is essential training for anyone working in healthcare or emergency response. It equips participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform life-saving interventions in cardiac and respiratory emergencies, enhancing their ability to provide high-quality care in critical moments.