Workshops

BLS for Health Care Professionals

This course is designed for medical and dental personnel, nursing students, physical therapists, other health care providers, and those entering the healthcare profession. American Heart Association certification, good for two years, will be awarded for successful completion of this course.

Students will receive hands-on practice in infant, child, and adult CPR, plus first aid for obstructed airways. The signs and symptoms of heart attack, stroke risk factors for cardiovascular disease, and the cardiopulmonary structures’ basic anatomy will be reviewed. Drowning, spinal injuries, Ambu bag, two-rescuer CPR, and Automated External Defibrillation (AED) are also covered.

Note: Students will receive their Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Manual upon registration to study before the workshop. Manual must be brought to class. If the workshop is canceled or the student chooses to withdraw and requests a refund per the refund policy, a refund will be given minus $14.50 for the manual’s cost. If the manual is returned unused/in its original packaging, a full refund will be granted.

Heartsaver CPR/AED/First Aid

The Heartsaver CPR course trains lay rescuers to recognize and treat life-threatening emergencies with adult, child, and infant victims. American Heart Association certification, valid for two years, will be awarded for successful completion. Training includes CPR/AED and choking relief for adults/children/infants and is ideal for first responders. First aid for lay rescuers on managing illness and injuries in the first few minutes of an emergency until professional help arrives is also covered.

Note: Students will receive their Heartsaver FIRST AID, CPR, and AED Student Workbook upon registration to study before the workshop. Manual must be brought to class. If the workshop is canceled or the student chooses to withdraw and requests a refund per the refund policy, a refund will be given minus $2.50 for the manual’s cost. If the manual is returned unused/in its original packaging, a full refund will be granted.