Course Details

  • Level Intermediate
  • Course Duration 120 hour
  • Category Medical science
  • Age Requirement 18 and above
  • Challengers Challenger option is available
  • Location Florida, USA
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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.