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EMSP 1019- (BLS) CPR for Healthcare Providers
For new or current Healthcare Providers and Professional Rescuers
The American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) course is designed for individuals preparing for or enrolling in healthcare provider and professional rescuer programs.
Build the skills and confidence to respond in critical moments:
- High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants.
- Effective AED useTeam dynamics and communication in resuscitation scenarios.
Whether you’re pursuing nursing, EMS, or another healthcare career, this training equips you with the essential lifesaving techniques required in today’s clinical settings.
Overview
Learn cutting-edge techniques in emergency cardiovascular care and master critical CPR concepts. From adult to infant rescue skills, our course empowers you to act confidently in crises. Get your AHA BLS Healthcare Provider card with no prerequisites needed! Flexible classroom or blended learning options available for healthcare pros, first responders, and trainees. Earn your 2-year certification upon exam success. Enroll now and make a life-saving difference!
Contact Us
Email: cehealthcare@collin.edu
Phone: 972-985-3761
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Course
2-year certification
Enroll in Basic Life Support (EMSP 1019)
Textbook ISBN: 978-1-61669-768-6. The required textbook is included in the cost of
tuition and will be provided to students during the course.
Course Description and Outcomes
- 1-Rescuer CPR and AED for adult, child, and infant
- 2-Rescuer CPR and AED for adult, child, and infant
- Current science from American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiovascular Care include:
- Critical concepts of high-quality CPR
- American Heart Association Chain of Survival
- Differences between adult, child, and infant rescue techniques
- Bag-mask techniques for adult, child, and infant
- Rescue breathing for adult, child, and infant
- Relief of choking for adult, child, and infant
- CPR with an advanced airway
- Students must score 84% or higher on the written exam and demonstrate skills proficiency.
- Spanish BLS courses available upon request. Email cehealthcare@collin.edu to inquire.
Please note that continuing education courses may be updated at any time. Visit the CE course platform to see if this course is currently available .
Quick Course Facts
This table provides a clear comparison between the hybrid and traditional classroom options for the AHA BLS course, outlining their features, advantages, and benefits.
| AHA BLS Quick Facts | Features / Advantages / Benefits |
|
BLS Blended Format |
7-Day Completion Window |
|
How the Blended BLS Course Works: |
This course is completed in three steps over the span of one week:
Day 1 – Orientation (No in-person class): Your instructor will email or schedule a brief online meeting to verify attendance. After verification, you will receive your course access link (by Day 2).
Upon successful completion, you will receive your official AHA eCard certification. |
| Recommended for: |
Renewing students. Busy learners or healthcare students who need a flexible option to earn or renew their Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Includes adult, child, and infant resuscitation skills. |
| Estimated completion time for both parts: |
Approximately 4.0 hours total |
|
Traditional Classroom |
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| How it works: |
This option is taught fully in the classroom by an American Heart Association Instructor |
| Estimated completion time: |
Approximately 5 hours total |
| Recommended for: |
Students who have never taken a BLS or CPR class and prefer the structure of in-person instruction. Also well-suited for healthcare students who are new to or renewing their Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Training includes adult, child, and infant resuscitation skills. |
| Cost for either option |
$65 |
| American Heart Association e-Card | 2 year certification for either option |
| View AHA Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) Information | View Community/Workforce Heartsaver Training Courses | View Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Courses |
Ready to take an AHA Basic Life Support class?
When you click to register, the course description at the top of the "upcoming sections" page states: "Designed for individuals other than healthcare providers or professional rescuers..." This BLS Provider credential is for students in healthcare-related fields of study who are not yet licensed or certified, covering Adult, Child, and Infant rescue techniques. It is widely accepted in healthcare and also suitable for those renewing their BLS.