Basic Life Support (BLS)
Ready to be a lifesaver?
Dive into American Heart Association's Basic Life Support Training, where every heartbeat matters. This course is designed for individuals enrolling in healthcare provider or professional rescuer courses. This course covers adult, child and infant CPR skills.
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: AHA-ECCTraining@collin.edu
Phone: 972-985-3761
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Course: Get Certified for 2 year certification
Course Number: EMSP 1020
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 BLS Provider course:
♥ 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 AHA-ECCTraining@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 |
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BLS Blended format |
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How it works |
Online cognitive portion can be completed any time the student can log on to the course. |
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Estimated completion time |
Approximately 3.5 hours Total
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Only one live classroom day on the last day for approximately 45 minutes.
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| Recommended for: |
Recommended to healthcare students who are either new or renewing their basic life
support certification. Adult, Child and Infant resuscitation skills are covered. |
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Part 1: Online completion of course |
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Part 2: On campus skills evaluation in classroom
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DAY 1: Part 1 – Zoom orientation (no physical class until the last day). Student verification to
receive online link to course. |
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DAY 2-4: Students complete online work at home on your own schedule at your convenience. It takes an average of 3.5 hours. |
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LAST DAY: Part 2 - 30 - 45 minutes on campus skills evaluation in classroom. E-cards are issued after successful completion of part 2. |
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Traditional Classroom |
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| How it works |
Real time interaction with Instructor. |
| Estimated completion time |
Approximately 5 hours total |
| Recommended for: |
Recommended to students who have never taken a BLS or CPR class in the past and prefer the physical presence of an Instructor.
Recommended to healthcare students who are either new or renewing their basic life
support certification. Adult, Child and Infant resuscitation skills are covered. |
| 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.