BLS Training - Basic Life Support Training
BLS Training Course Overview
What is Basic Life Support?
Basic Life Support training, is a comprehensive program designed to equip individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to respond effectively in life-threatening emergencies.
BLS techniques focus on providing immediate care to individuals who are experiencing cardiac arrest or other medical emergencies until advanced medical help arrives.
The goal of BLS is to maintain blood circulation and oxygenation to vital organs, thereby increasing the chances of survival.
The core principles of Basic Life Support revolve around the assessment of the situation, activating the emergency response system, starting chest compressions, and providing rescue breaths.
These techniques, when performed correctly, can significantly improve the chances of survival for individuals in cardiac arrest.
What is AHA BLS Training Course?
The AHA BLS Training Course simply BLS is a qualified training course by the American Heart Association. It is a requirement for all healthcare providers. Students will learn and be assessed on their practical ability to deal with casualties in different emergency situations that require first aid.
Basic Life Support Training Course Approach
This AHA Basic Life Support Training Course includes simulation of actual emergencies to ensure that attendees are competent in administering proper treatment or care necessary to save lives and can be tailored to specific workplace environments. Training manuals and course content are based on industry best practices, international standards, as well as legislation and regulatory requirements of the local regulatory authority.
What are the Learning Objectives of the Basic Life Support Training?
- Describe the importance of High-Quality CPR and its impact on survival
- Describe all the steps of the Chain of Survival
- Apply BLS Training concepts of the Chain of Survival
- Recognize the signs of someone needing CPR
- Perform high-quality CPR for an adult
- Describe the importance of using an AED as soon as possible
- Demonstrate the appropriate use of an AED
- Describe the importance of teams in multi-rescuer resuscitation
- Will be able to perform high-quality CPR for a child
- Will be able to perform high-quality CPR for an infant.
- Will be able to describe the technique for relief of foreign body airway obstruction for an adult, a child, and an infant.
The Importance of Taking Basic Life Support Training
As a healthcare professional, it’s crucial to prioritize taking the Basic Life Support Training.
This type of training will equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to handle life-threatening emergencies in your workplace.
In addition to providing life-saving techniques, the Basic Life Support Training also includes essential guidelines for resuscitation, use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs), and proper management of choking victims.
As an integral part of any healthcare provider’s education, taking BLS training will provide you with confidence in responding to emergency situations in a timely and efficient manner.
Enrolling in a BLS Training program ensures that you’re up-to-date with industry standards and procedures and, ultimately, it can save lives!
AHA Basic Life Support Training Course Outline
1-rescuer adult BLS
- Adult chains of survival
- Scene safety assessment
- Adult compressions
- Pocket mask
- 1-rescuer adult BLS
AED and bag-mask device
- Automated external defibrillator
- Bag-mask device
2-rescuer adult Basic Life Support
Special considerations
- Mouth-to-mouth breaths
- Rescue breathing
- Breaths with an advanced airway
- Opioid-associated life-threatening emergency
- Maternal cardiac arrest
High-performance teams
- Team dynamics
- High-performance teams
- High-performance team activity
Child BLS
- Pediatric chains of survival
- Child basic life support
- 2-rescuer child CPR
Infant Basic Life Support
- Infant basic life support
- Infant compressions
- Bag-mask device for infants
- 2-rescuer infant CPR
- AED for infants and children less than 8 years of age
Relief of choking
- Adult and child choking
- Infant choking
Basic Life Support Training Course FAQs
How long does the AHA BLS Training Course last?
The American Heart Association Basic Life Support Training Course lasts for 6 hours including a written examination and skills testing.
What are the inclusions in the BLS Training Course
- Electronic Provider Manual
- HSS CPD Certificate
- The American Heart Association Certification Cards and Certificate
- Personal Protective Equipment to be used in our training
What is the methodology of teaching for the AHA BLS Training Course?
- Practice while watching technique
- PowerPoint presentation
What is the instructor-to-student ration?
- This BLS Training Course has 1 instructor for every 6 participants
How are the students of BLS course assessed?
- Students are assessed via skills testing
- Theoretical assessment
Is this Basic Life Support Training Course accredited?
Simple answer, Yes! HSS Philippines is an American Heart Association-accredited training provider.
HSS Philippines is also accredited by the Professional Regulation Commission for Continuing Professional Development.
BLS Training Schedule 2023
| 02 October | WeekdayAHA BLS Training AHA Basic Life Support Training | View Details |
| 14 October | WeekendAHA BLS Training AHA Basic Life Support Training | View Details |
| 19 October | WeekdayAHA BLS Training AHA Basic Life Support Training | View Details |
| 28 October | WeekendAHA BLS Training AHA Basic Life Support Training | View Details |
