Course Description: This American Heart Association BLS (sometimes referred to as BCLS)for Healthcare Providers CPR/AED Initial/Renewal Course is designed for healthcare providers or aspiring healthcare providers who care for patients in a wide variety of settings, both in and out of hospital.  The course includes the following:

• Initial patient assessment
• Rescue breathing with a face-shield, pocket face mask, and bag valve device
• One and two rescuer CPR for the adult, child, and infant with and without an advanced airway
• Use of supplemental oxygen
• Use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) on adults and children
• Relief of choking with a blocked airway for responsive and unresponsive victims of all ages
• Special situations for healthcare providers

If you unsure if this is the course you need, view the 2006 AHA Course Matrix or call our office at 913-980-5245.

Intended Audience: Healthcare providers, such as physicians; nurses; respiratory therapists; physical and occupational therapists; physician assistants; residents; fellows; pharmacists or pharmacy students; medical or nursing students; aides; medical or nursing assistants; dental or dental assistants; paramedics; EMTs, fireman, policeman; and other allied health personnel.

Course Length:  3 - 4 hours

Student Materials: "BLS for Healthcare Providers" $12.00.  If you already have this textbook, there is no reason to purchase another one.  The book you see here will be valid until the year 2012.  It comes with a DVD and quick reference cards for use outside the classroom.  There is no lecture with this course.

Card Type: American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR/AED course completion card valid for 2-years.

Written/Skills Evaluation: Required for completion card.

Course Fee: - $40.00

Registration: Click here to view our class schedule and register online for a scheduled course or call 913-980-5245 to register by phone.

The AHA strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose.  Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA, and any fees charged for such a course do not represent income to the Association.  Kansas City First Aid is an Authorized Training Site of the American Heart Association.