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Basic Life Support (BLS)

American Heart Association BLS Provider Course

The American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Course trains healthcare professionals to recognize and respond to life-threatening emergencies with confidence and skill. This hands-on course emphasizes high-quality CPR, AED use, and team dynamics—the essential foundation for saving lives in both prehospital and in-facility settings.

Course Overview:

Participants will learn how to:

  • Perform high-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants

  • Use an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) effectively

  • Provide ventilations using barrier devices and bag-mask techniques

  • Work as part of a team during multi-rescuer resuscitation

  • Recognize and respond to cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, and choking situations

Course Format:

This instructor-led course includes video-based instruction, skills practice, and realistic team scenarios to reinforce key concepts and ensure participants are prepared for real-world emergencies.

Certification:

Upon successful completion of the course and written exam, participants will receive an American Heart Association BLS Provider eCard, valid for 2 years.

Who Should Take This Course:

  • Healthcare providers and students (nurses, EMTs, paramedics, physicians, dental staff, etc.)

  • Medical and nursing students

  • Anyone who needs a professional-level CPR certification

Basic Life Support Instructor Training

🫀 AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor Course

The American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor Course prepares qualified candidates to teach the AHA’s BLS Provider and BLS Renewal courses to healthcare professionals and other personnel. This course is ideal for experienced BLS providers who are passionate about teaching lifesaving skills and wish to train others in high-quality CPR and AED use.

During the course, participants will learn how to plan, organize, and conduct AHA courses following AHA guidelines and administrative requirements. The program combines online learning, classroom instruction, and hands-on practice to ensure instructors are confident and competent in both the science and delivery of AHA training.

Course Components:

  • Step 1: Completion of the AHA BLS Instructor Essentials Online Course (required prior to attending)

  • Step 2: In-person instructor training led by AHA Training Center Faculty, focusing on:

    • Teaching methodology and effective communication

    • Skills testing and remediation techniques

    • Course administration and AHA documentation procedures

  • Step 3: Monitoring Session – Candidate must successfully teach a BLS Provider Course while being evaluated by AHA Faculty

Course Length:

  • Approximately 6–8 hours, depending on class size and participant experience

Prerequisites:

  • Current AHA BLS Provider certification (must be valid on the day of the course)

  • Completion of the AHA BLS Instructor Essentials Online Course

  • Alignment with an AHA Training Center (such as Panhandle CPR)

Upon Successful Completion:

  • Participants receive an AHA BLS Instructor Certification, valid for two years

  • Authorized to teach AHA BLS Provider and BLS Renewal courses

Who Should Take This Course:

Healthcare professionals, educators, or training personnel who wish to teach CPR and AED skills at the professional level and promote lifesaving education within their organizations or communities.

HeartCode® BLS (Skills Session)

American Heart Association HeartCode® BLS Course

The American Heart Association HeartCode® Basic Life Support (BLS) course offers a flexible, blended learning option for healthcare providers and students who need to earn or renew their BLS certification.

This course combines online learning with a hands-on skills session, allowing you to complete the cognitive portion at your own pace before demonstrating practical CPR and AED skills in person with a certified instructor at Panhandle CPR.

Course Overview:

HeartCode® BLS teaches participants to:

  • Recognize life-threatening emergencies and respond quickly

  • Perform high-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants

  • Use an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) effectively

  • Provide appropriate ventilation and airway management

  • Work as part of a team in a resuscitation scenario

Course Format:

  1. Online Portion: Complete the self-paced AHA eLearning module (average completion time: 1–2 hours).

  2. Skills Session: Schedule your in-person, instructor-led practice and skills check at Panhandle CPR.

Certification:

Upon successful completion of both components, participants receive an American Heart Association BLS Provider eCard, valid for 2 years.

Who Should Take This Course:

  • Healthcare professionals

  • Medical and nursing students

  • EMTs, paramedics, and first responders

  • Anyone required to maintain professional-level CPR certification

Heartsaver First Aid, CPR, AED

AHA Heartsaver® First Aid, CPR, AED

The American Heart Association Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED course is designed to prepare individuals to provide first aid, CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner.

This course is ideal for anyone with little or no medical training who needs a course completion card for job, regulatory, or other requirements — or anyone who simply wants to be prepared to help in an emergency.

Course Objectives

Participants will learn to:

  • Recognize and respond to medical, injury, and environmental emergencies

  • Provide immediate care for life-threatening situations until professional help arrives

  • Perform high-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants

  • Use an AED effectively and safely

  • Relieve choking in adults, children, and infants

Course Format

The course combines video-based instruction, hands-on skills practice, and realistic scenario training to reinforce key concepts and build confidence.

Completion Requirements

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive an American Heart Association Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED eCard, valid for two years.

Intended Audience

This course is suitable for:

  • Workplace employees and supervisors

  • Teachers, coaches, and childcare providers

  • Fitness instructors and lifeguards

  • Community members and parents

Heartsaver First Aid, CPR, AED (Skills Session)

American Heart Association Heartsaver® First Aid, CPR, AED – Skills Session

The Heartsaver® First Aid, CPR, AED Skills Session is the hands-on portion of the blended learning option for the American Heart Association’s Heartsaver course. This session is designed for students who have already completed the online Heartsaver® First Aid, CPR, AED eLearning module and are ready to demonstrate their practical skills in person.

During this instructor-led session at Panhandle CPR, students will practice and demonstrate essential lifesaving techniques, including:

  • Performing CPR for adults, children, and infants

  • Using an AED (Automated External Defibrillator)

  • Providing first aid for medical, injury, and environmental emergencies

  • Responding to choking emergencies

Course Format:

  1. Step 1 – Online Course: Complete the AHA Heartsaver® First Aid, CPR, AED online module (sold separately through the AHA eLearning website).

  2. Step 2 – Skills Session: Attend your in-person session with a certified instructor at Panhandle CPR to demonstrate and verify your skills.

Certification:

Upon successful completion of the skills check, students will receive an American Heart Association Heartsaver® First Aid, CPR, AED eCard, valid for two years.

Who Should Take This Course:

  • Workplace employees and safety teams

  • Teachers, childcare providers, and coaches

  • Fitness professionals and lifeguards

  • Anyone who wants to be prepared to respond in an emergency

Heartsaver Instructor Training

The American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver® Instructor Course is designed to prepare individuals to teach AHA Heartsaver® courses, including Heartsaver CPR AED, Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED, and Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED. This course equips instructor candidates with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively teach CPR, AED, and first aid to non-medical audiences such as teachers, workplace responders, coaches, and community members.

This program combines online learning, in-person training, and a hands-on teaching evaluation, ensuring each instructor is confident and capable of delivering high-quality, guideline-compliant instruction in a professional and engaging manner.

Course Components:

  • Step 1: Complete the AHA Heartsaver Instructor Essentials Online Course (required before attending class)

  • Step 2: Attend the in-person Heartsaver Instructor Course led by AHA Training Center Faculty, focusing on:

    • Course setup and classroom management

    • Effective communication and teaching strategies

    • Skills practice and student evaluation methods

    • Course administration and AHA paperwork requirements

  • Step 3: Successfully complete a monitoring session, where the candidate teaches a Heartsaver course while being evaluated by an AHA Training Center Faculty member

Course Length:

Approximately 6–8 hours, depending on class size and participant experience

Prerequisites:

  • Current AHA Heartsaver certification (or higher, such as BLS Provider)

  • Completion of the AHA Heartsaver Instructor Essentials Online Course

  • Alignment with an AHA Training Center (such as Panhandle CPR)

Upon Successful Completion:

  • Candidates receive an AHA Heartsaver Instructor Certification, valid for two years

  • Authorized to teach the following AHA Heartsaver courses:

    • Heartsaver® First Aid

    • Heartsaver® CPR AED

    • Heartsaver® First Aid CPR AED

    • Heartsaver® Pediatric First Aid CPR AED

Who Should Take This Course:

Ideal for educators, workplace safety trainers, childcare providers, and community leaders who are passionate about teaching lifesaving skills to others.

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 97 Oak Ave
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