BLS for Healthcare Providers
The Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Course (BLS for HCP) is designed for participants who provide health care to patients in a wide variety of settings, including in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings. These healthcare providers may include (but are not limited to) doctors, nurses, paramedics, medical technicians, physical and occupational therapists, doctor’s assistants, medical and nursing students in training, nursing aides, medical and nursing assistants, and other allied health personnel.
The Course is also designed as a prerequisite for advanced courses in resuscitation, including Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Neonatal Life Support (ANLS) and BLS Instructor Courses.
Course Duration:
6 Hours excluding the Exam
minimum of 6 learners per class, maximum of 9 learners per instructor.
TOPICS COVERED:
The Chain of Survival
One Rescuer CPR (Adult, Child, and Infant)
Two Rescuer CPR (Adult, Child, and Infant)
Use of a Pocket Mask
Bag-Valve-Mask Ventilation
Automated External Defibrillator
Team Dynamics
Choking (Adult, Child, and Infant)
For successful completion of the Course, participants will need to demonstrate proficiency in CPR and AED use, and obtain a minimum score of 85% in the final written evaluation.
ENDORSED BY:
The American Heart Association and the Resuscitation Council of Southern Africa
CREDITS:
Credits: 14 CEU’s
NQF Level: Not applicable