HSI Basic Life Support (BLS)

The purpose of the HSI BLS training program is for participants to gain or improve knowledge and skill proficiency in high quality CPR skills and teamwork for the adult, child, and infant.

  • HSI BLS has been approved by the HSI Medical Advisory Board and reviewed by the HSI Advisory Council.

  • Reflects the latest resuscitation science and treatment recommendations published by the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR).

  • Conforms with the 2020 American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC and the annual Guidelines Update.

  • Continuing Education Hours Available: Emergency Medical Services (CAPCE) and Dental Professionals (AGD/PACE).

Course Highlights

  • Designed for:

    • Healthcare providers (in and out of hospital)

    • Public safety professionals in a variety of occupational settings

    • Individuals enrolled in healthcare and public safety career training programs

  • Scenario videos, full-color digital and printed materials, and clear, concise course content

  • 2-year certification

  • 5-hour class

  • $80.00/student; minimum class size of 9 students

Course Topics Include

  • Introduction to BLS

  • Sudden Cardiac Arrest

  • Adult BLS Procedure/Assessment

  • Adult Compressions

  • Adult Airway

  • Adult Breathing

  • Adult Automated External Defibrillation

  • Adult CPR: One BLS Provider

  • Adult CPR: Multiple BLS Providers

  • Additional Adult BLS Considerations

  • Suspected Opioid-Associated Emergency

  • Adult CPR: Teamwork in High- Performance Resuscitation (Optional Skill Practice)

  • Pediatric Chains of Survival

  • Child BLS Procedure/Assessment

  • Child Compressions

  • Child Airway and Breathing

  • Child Automated External Defibrillation

  • Child CPR: One BLS Provider

  • Child CPR: Multiple BLS Providers

  • Infant BLS Procedure/Assessment

  • Infant Compressions

  • Infant Airway and Breathing

  • Infant Automated External Defibrillation

  • Infant CPR: One BLS Provider

  • Infant CPR: Multiple BLS Providers

  • Infant CPR: Teamwork in High- Performance Resuscitation (Optional)

  • Relief of Choking