American Heart Association Heartcode | Basic Life Support

Course Details: The Basic Life Support (BLS) course from the American Heart Association (AHA) is a foundational training targeting healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-hospital and pre-hospital settings. Who Should Take the Course? Healthcare Providers: Including physicians, nurses, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, respiratory therapists, physical and occupational therapists, physician's assistants, residents, or fellows, and medical or nursing students in training. Allied Health Professionals: Healthcare workers in fields such as dentistry, therapy, and medical diagnostics who must maintain a credential demonstrating competency in life-saving measures. Emergency Responders: Law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other professionals who provide immediate response to medical emergencies. BLS courses are designed to build proficiency in the recognition of life-threatening emergencies, providing chest compressions, using an AED, and effectively performing rescue breathing. The training emphasizes a team-based approach to care and enhances skills in communication and problem-solving to support proper response in real-life situations.