Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
Training Courses
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
This course is designed to provide a wide variety of healthcare professionals the ability to recognise several life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and relive choking in a timely and effective manner. This course is intended for certified or non-certified, licensed or non-licensed healthcare professionals. The following topics are covered:
- CPR for Adults, children and infants
- Use of an AED
- Relief of Choking
- Use of Bag-Valve Masks (BVM’s) and CPR pocket masks
Intended Audience
Healthcare providers such as physicians, nurses, paramedics, EMT’s, physical and occupational therapists, medical or nursing students, dentists, nursing assistants and other allied health personnel.
Examination
Skills assessment and written MCQ exam
Upcoming Dates
8th March 2021
15th March 2021
2nd April 2021
19th April 2021

Things to know about this course
Course Type: Covid Vaccinators/ Healthcare
Duration: Approximately 4 hours
Certification: Irish Heart Foundation/ American Heart Association ‘Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers’ course completion card.
Number of Students: 6 Max per 1 Instructor Max per 1 Instructor
Recertification: Course must be repeated every 2 years