Refugio County Memorial Hospital

The American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR course is designed for 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-facility and prehospital settings.

This instructor-led course emphasizes high-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants, the AHA Chain of Survival, and the importance of early use of an AED. It includes both single-rescuer and team-based resuscitation scenarios, as well as effective communication during emergencies. Upon successful completion, students receive an American Heart Association BLS Provider CPR certification card, valid for two years.

Key Topics Covered:

• • High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
  • Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
  • Effective ventilation using barrier devices
  • Team dynamics and communication in multi-rescuer scenarios
  • Relief of choking in responsive and unresponsive individuals

Who Should Take This Course:

• • Nurses, physicians, EMTs, and paramedics
  • Dental and medical office staff
  • Hospital and clinical personnel
  • Students in healthcare-related programs