CPR & Basic Life Support (BLS)
CPR & Basic Life Support (BLS)
Life-Saving Skills for Healthcare Providers and the Community
The Basic Life Support (BLS) course at CDR Healthcare Training is a professional-level certification designed for healthcare providers and public safety professionals. This course teaches you the skills to recognize life-threatening emergencies, provide high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations, and provide early use of an AED.
Program Highlights
- AHA Guidelines : Our curriculum follows the latest American Heart Association (AHA) standards for ECC and CPR.
- Same-Day Certification : Receive your digital provider card shortly after successful completion of the course and exam.
- Hands-On Practice: Use high-fidelity manikins to perfect your compression depth and rescue breathing techniques
- Essential for Licensing: This certification is a mandatory requirement for most Florida CNA and HHA employment
What You Will Learn
Emergency Life-Saving Techniques
Master the core components of resuscitation for adults, children, and infants:
- High-Quality CPR: Proper hand placement, depth, and rate for effective chest compressions.
- AED Mastery: Safe and efficient use of an Automated External Defibrillator.
- Team Dynamics: Understanding your role in a multi-rescuer resuscitation attempt
- Choking Relief:: Identifying and clearing foreign-body airway obstructions for all ages.
- And Much more
Professional Equipment & Protocols
Get comfortable with the tools used by medical professionals:
- Bag-Mask Ventilation: Learning to use a BVM for effective rescue breathing.
- Barrier Devices: Proper use of pocket masks and protective equipment.
- Pulse Checks: Rapidly identifying signs of cardiac arrest in emergency scenarios.
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is specifically designed for:
- Nursing Students & CNAs: Required for clinical rotations and state licensing.
- Home Health Aides: Essential for providing safe care in private residences.
- Medical Professionals: Doctors, nurses, and dental professionals.
- First Responders:: Firefighters, police officers, and security personnel.
Course Format
We offer a Blended Learning or Full In-Person format to accommodate your schedule.
- Skills Session: Every student must complete an in-person skills check to demonstrate mastery of compressions and ventilations.
- Duration: Courses typically range from 2 to 4 hours depending on the class size and experience level.
Why Choose HHA at CDR?
At CDR Healthcare Training, we provide a curriculum that meets state requirements while focusing on the "soft skills" that make a great aide. Our instructors share real-world experience, ensuring you are prepared for the independence and responsibility that comes with working in a patient’s home.