Course: BLS Certification Course
Course Length: 2 hours
Certification: American Heart Association©. You will receive your card within one business day to your email.

BLS certification course will allow you to respond promptly to real-life threatening emergencies. You will learn how to perform high-quality CPR, use of an AED, effective ventilations, choking for adult/infant, and work as a high-performance team.

Who should take this BLS certification course?

Doctors, nurses, nursing students, physician assistants, physical therapists, dentists, massage therapists, EMTs, medical assistants, paramedics, lifeguards, firefighters, and medical/healthcare professionals.

How to prepare

We will be covering the following topics:

• Adult CPR/AED
• Infant CPR/AED
• Infant Choking
• Please refer to the BLS Skills Testing Sheets
• Please wear comfortable clothing practicing CPR skills require working on your hands and knees, bending, standing, and lifting
• If you have a BLS manual you should bring it to class
• We will have all necessary equipment you will not have to bring anything additional to the course

Frequently Asked Questions

Can BLS be done online?

Yes the American Heart Association allows the student to complete an online self-paced module at home making it a convenient flexible option but they require a short in-person skills check-off to obtain the full certification

Is BLS and CPR the same thing?

No, BLS (Basic Life Support) and CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) are not the same thing, but they are related.

CPR is a technique used in emergency situations to manually keep a person's blood circulation and oxygenation going when their heart has stopped beating or is not functioning properly. It involves chest compressions and rescue breaths to maintain blood flow and oxygen supply to the body's vital organs.

BLS, on the other hand, is a broader term that encompasses CPR as well as other critical life-saving skills. BLS includes the recognition of cardiac arrest, performing high-quality CPR, using an automated external defibrillator (AED), and providing basic airway management and breathing techniques. BLS is typically taught to healthcare professionals, first responders, and individuals who may be required to respond to cardiac emergencies in their line of work.

Is BLS hard to pass?

The difficulty of passing the Basic Life Support (BLS) certification can vary depending on the individual's prior knowledge and experience in healthcare or emergency response. BLS courses typically cover essential skills such as recognizing cardiac arrest, performing high-quality CPR, using an automated external defibrillator (AED), and providing basic airway management and breathing techniques.

For individuals with prior healthcare or emergency response training, the BLS certification may be relatively straightforward. However, for those who are new to these concepts, it may require more time and effort to learn and practice the necessary skills.

What level is BLS training?

BLS training is considered a basic level of training in life support skills. It is designed to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to recognize and respond to cardiac emergencies. BLS training typically covers topics such as CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), AED (automated external defibrillator) use, and basic airway management. BLS certification is often required for healthcare professionals, first responders, and individuals who may be required to respond to cardiac emergencies in their line of work.

Location

This BLS certification is taught by CPR Training Austin in our local office in Austin, TX.  We also can come to your location for group training.

Convenient BLS Certification in the Austin Area
CPR Training Austin offers some of the most convenient options to take your BLS classes in the Austin Area.

American Heart Association Book 
You can purchase a reference BLS manual print copy or e-copy. The book is mandatory for only in-person courses and is optional for hybrid courses. The AHA BLS Provider Manual book will be used as reference material for the course.

Cancellation/Rescheduling Policy
$25 cancellation fee applies if you cancel your appointment or don't show up to your appointment. To reschedule an appointment, please contact us.

Registration
Click on the Book A Class button to register. Once a class fills up, it disappears from the calendar. We can register you for a course over the phone/text 512-200-2327 or by email [email protected]