CPR Healthcare Provider Initial
Overview: The American Heart Association's BLS Healthcare Provider Course is designed to provide a wide variety of healthcare professionals, the ability to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED, and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner. The course is intended for certified or noncertified, licensed or non-licensed healthcare professionals.
Course Length: 8 hours
Course Objectives: Upon completion of this training the student will be familiar with: The basic steps of CPR for adults, children, and infants Demonstrate the basic steps of CPR for adults, children, and infants Perform rescue breathing for adults, children and infants Administer breaths using a bag-valve mask device and pocket face mask Perform CPR as a lone rescuer or as part of a two rescuer team - Demonstrate the appropriate procedure and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED)
CFR Reference: 1910.151
Course Required By: All Healthcare Providers requiring CPR certification.
Written Exam: AHA requires a minimum written score of 85% to receive a course completion card.
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