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Basic Life Support (BLS)
time4-5hrs
timeadvanced level
This course covers the basic steps in administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and basic life support measures (BLS) to adults, children, and infants, depending on how many rescuers are available. We explain various first-aid maneuvers, the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs), and how to open patients' airways. The course qualifies you to gain international accreditation that signals your ability to save lives in a crisis.
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Basic Life Support (BLS)
Learn how to save someone’s life in a crisis with this free online certificate course on basic life support (BLS).
This course covers the basic steps in administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and basic life support measures (BLS) to adults, children, and infants, depending on how many rescuers are available. We explain various first-aid maneuvers, the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs), and how to open patients' airways. The course qualifies you to gain international accreditation that signals your ability to save lives in a crisis.
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Module 1
9 Lessons
General Concepts of Basic Life Support
This module will explain the general concepts of basic life support. We will include the keys for basic life support and the changes made in the basic life support guidelines from 2010 to 2015. We will also examine how to provide high-quality CPR and how to start the chain of survival in adults, children and infants. We will also cover BLS/CPR for adults and evaluate the steps towards providing CPR to an adult.
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1.Learning Outcomes
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2.2020 BLS Guideline Changes
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3.Initiating Chain of Survival
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4.General Concepts of Basic Life Support
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5.One Rescuer BLS/CPR for Adults
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6.Two-Rescuer BLS/CPR for Adults
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7.Adult Mouth-to-Mask and Bag-Mask Ventilation
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8.Use of Automated External Defibrillator
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9.Lesson Summary
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Module 2
7 Lessons
BLS and AED for Infants and Children
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Module 3
6 Lessons
BLS Skills Videos and Airway Management
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Module 4
1 Lessons
Course assessment
Comments5 Comments
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Dr. Uqbah I.June 06, 2025
Great course
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JIMMAR V.January 29, 2025
very informative
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Norman D.November 07, 2024
Great , thank you for this training ...
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KIYIMBA F.Augugust 30, 2024
Striving for knowledge is an important aspect of personal and intellectual growth. It allows individuals to better understand the world around them, improve their skills, and contribute positively to society.
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Jemal K.June 08, 2024
"Alison is a good platform for learning & enhancing much needed skills"
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