The American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Course provides the foundation for saving lives after cardiac arrest. BLS from AHA offers the advantages of: Content representing the latest resuscitation science for improved patient outcome; Realistic scenarios, simulations, and animations depicting rescuers, teams, and patients; Course and content flexibility for AHA Instructors and students, including adaptability to local protocols.
Who should take the course?
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.
Date(s)/Cost
- See Schedule Below
- AWC Downtown Center
- $79
- $50 (Skills Check-Off Only)
Seating is limited. TO REGISTER & PAY CALL (928) 317-7674
Details
Field of Interest
Allied Health; Healthcare Professionals
Type
AHA Certification Card
What You'll Learn
This program will help you gain the expertise needed to complete basic tasks such as:
- The components of high-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
- The AHA Chain of Survival for prehospital and in-facility providers
- Important early use of an AED
- Effective ventilations using a barrier device
- Importance of teams in multi-rescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multi-rescuer CPR
- Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants
Course Delivery
BLS can be delivered in 2 formats to meet the needs of students and offer flexibility for instructors. All formats include the same learning objectives and result in the same course completion card.
- Instructor-Led Training – Instructors deliver both the cognitive portion of training and the psychomotor component of thorough skills practice and testing in a classroom setting
- Blended Learning – Includes a combination of online learning in which a student completes part of the course in a self-study manner, and an in-person, hands on, Skills Checkoff at our location.
Registration Hours: Mon - Thurs 8AM - 5PM, Fri 8AM - 4PM payments accepted via phone, mail or walk in. Please make checks payable to AWC. Visa, MasterCard, and Discover cards accepted.
Refund/Cancellation Policy: A 100% refund will be granted if a request is made 2 business days prior to the start of class. A 50% refund will be issued if notice is received less than 2 business days prior to class. No refunds will be issued after the first day of class. If a class is canceled due to low registration we will contact you 2 business days prior.
BLS CPR certification, also known as BCLS certification, is recommended for all healthcare professionals, including MDs, RNs, EMTs, dentists, pharmacists and medical personnel. BLS renewal training includes the basic steps of administering CPR to victims in cardiac arrest, as well as rescue breathing techniques for adults, children and infants.
Arizona Academy of Emergency Services is proud to be an American Heart Association Authorized Training Site.
ACLS (2 day initial certification) $170
The American Heart Association’s Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) course is totally redesigned for healthcare providers who either direct or participate in the resuscitation of a patient, whether in or out of hospital. Through the ACLS course, providers will enhance their skills in the treatment of the adult victim of a cardiac arrest or other cardiopulmonary emergencies. ACLS emphasizes the importance of basic life support CPR to patient survival; the integration of effective basic life support with advanced cardiovascular life support interventions; and the importance of effective team interaction and communication during resuscitation. Participants renewing existing certification only need attend the second day.
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ACLS (1 day recertification)$125
The American Heart Association’s Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) course is totally redesigned for healthcare providers who either direct or participate in the resuscitation of a patient, whether in or out of hospital. Through the ACLS course, providers will enhance their skills in the treatment of the adult victim of a cardiac arrest or other cardiopulmonary emergencies. ACLS emphasizes the importance of basic life support CPR to patient survival; the integration of effective basic life support with advanced cardiovascular life support interventions; and the importance of effective team interaction and communication during resuscitation. Participants renewing existing certification only need attend the second day.
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PALS (2 day initial certification)$170
The American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course is based on science evidence from the 2005 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC. The goal of the PALS course is to aid the pediatric healthcare provider in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to efficiently and effectively manage critically ill infants and children, resulting in improved outcomes. Skills taught include recognition and treatment of infants and children at risk for cardiopulmonary arrest; the systematic approach to pediatric assessment; effective respiratory management; defibrillation and synchronized cardio version; intravenous access and fluid bolus administration; and effective resuscitation team dynamics. Participants renewing existing certification only need attend the second day.
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PALS (1 day recertification) $125
The American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course is based on science evidence from the 2005 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC. The goal of the PALS course is to aid the pediatric healthcare provider in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to efficiently and effectively manage critically ill infants and children, resulting in improved outcomes. Skills taught include recognition and treatment of infants and children at risk for cardiopulmonary arrest; the systematic approach to pediatric assessment; effective respiratory management; defibrillation and synchronized cardioversion; intraosseous access and fluid bolus administration; and effective resuscitation team dynamics. Participants renewing existing certification only need attend the second day.
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Basic Life Support/CPR $60
As part of the mission of the American Heart Association, we are dedicated to providing first aid, CPR, AED, and bloodborne pathogens training for employees in the workplace at small and medium businesses, schools, and more. We offer Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers CPR, Heartsaver CPR/AED, and many more AHA course options.
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BASIC LIFE SUPPORT/CPR RENEWAL $50
This classroom-based, Instructor-led Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Course teaches Arizona’s healthcare professionals the critical skills of high-quality CPR, to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED, and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner.
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AHA ACLS On-Demand (Online Course and In-Person Skills)
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AHA BLS On-Demand (Online Course and In-Person Skills)
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AHA PALS On-Demand (Online Course and In-Person Skills)
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