BLS Renewal for Healthcare Providers

CE Units: 4

Register early if your CPR card is expiring! We understand that you have busy schedules. Cancellations and full refunds are available if you give 48 hours notice before the start of the course. Please contact membership@sdcds.org with any questions.

Course Description:

Teach BLS to the Healthcare Provider in a way that provides the highest possible outcome of quality CPR to the patient and emotional support for the rescuer. Review and stay up to date on new basic life support practices and techniques. All office personnel are welcome to participate and receive their AHA CPR Card.

Course Objectives:

• Describe the importance of high-quality CPR and its impact on survival
• Apply the BLS concepts of the Chain of Survival
• Recognize the signs of someone needing CPR
• Perform high-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
• Describe the importance of early use of and demonstrate correct usage of an automated external defibrillator (AED)
• Provide effective ventilation by using a barrier device
• Describe the importance of and perform as a team member during multi-rescuer resuscitation
• Describe the technique for relief of foreign-body airway obstruction for an adult, child, or infant

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