Course Description
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The American Heart Association’s (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) course equips participants with the skills and knowledge needed to promptly recognize and respond to life-threatening emergencies. This comprehensive training focuses on performing high-quality chest compressions, delivering effective ventilations, and the early use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). The course incorporates the latest science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC), ensuring that participants are trained to current industry standards.
Who Should Take This Course:
This course is ideal for healthcare professionals, first responders, medical students, and anyone who needs to be certified in basic life support to meet job or regulatory requirements.
It is also highly recommended for individuals who want to be prepared to assist in emergencies and improve their life-saving skills in various settings, including workplaces, schools, and public areas.
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize life-threatening emergencies quickly and accurately.
- Perform high-quality chest compressions in accordance with AHA guidelines.
- Deliver effective ventilations to maintain oxygenation.
- Understand and apply the use of an AED promptly and correctly.
- Follow the latest CPR and ECC updates from the AHA to ensure optimal care.
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