How much is a BLS instructor course?

BLS Instructor Course The course fee $235 for 8 contact hours. The course fee includes the AHA required Instructor Manual.

What can a BLS instructor teach?

A: Yes, BLS Instructors are authorized to teach all Heartsaver-level courses, including Heartsaver First Aid, Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED and Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED. Instructors must have a copy of the appropriate Instructor manual for the course that they are teaching.

How long does it take to become a BLS instructor?

The Instructor Essentials course takes between 3-6 hours to complete.

How important is the BLS training course?

The training course help healthcare professionals gain the ability to recognize various life-threatening emergencies, perform CPR, use AED and relieve chocking in a safe, timely and effective manner. BLS training course helps in use of learning stations for practicing certain essential skills. Every student gets to learn through hands-on class format for reinforcing their proficiency.

What’s the difference between a BLS and a Heartsaver course?

Basic Life Support (BLS) is more advanced and uses technical language to describe techniques in more detail. The main differences between Heartsaver CPR and BLS comes from a focus on one or two rescuer techniques. Heartsaver CPR focuses exclusively on the single rescuer techniques of CPR Compressions, Rescue Breathing, and Using the AED.

Is BLS and CPR are the same training?

BLS certification is generally more intensive and complex than CPR training and encompasses a wider variety of medical training. A CPR course can often be a precursor to a BLS certification course, which is often considered a slightly more advanced option.

Do you need BLS certification?

A BLS certificate is commonly required for those who have jobs in the healthcare industry or people who work with young children, the elderly, or other roles that include the responsibility for the safety of others. Having a valid BLS certificate is proof that an individual has taken a class and passed the required exams.