Basic Life Support (BLS)
We provide intensive BLS training for medical professionals who wish to learn life-saving techniques and upgrade their healthcare career to the next best level training and enhance their knowledge.
Importance of BLS Course
Basic Life Support (BLS) is a primary medical aid provided to a person in an emergency. This procedure can prove to be very helpful when it comes to saving an individual’s life. However, the objective of BLS is not to ‘treat’ the person but to buy some valuable time until the emergency medical aid arrives. BLS course trains aspirants to recognize several life-threatening emergencies quickly, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. This course Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).
Who Needs to Take the BLS Certification Exam?
One of the most beneficial skills a person can have is Basic Life Support. An individual will gain the skills and knowledge needed to act in the case of several emergencies through proper BLS training.
Many different occupations and career paths require a BLS certification. At the same time, some of these people need to obtain their certification because of a specific law, recommended by their employers or various organisations governing their industry. Here are some of the most common occupations requiring a BLS certification:
Nurses- GNM/BSC/Post Bsc/MSC
Doctors-MBBS with any specialisation
Hospital workers
Police officers
Dentists
Teachers
Lifeguards
Firefighters
Paramedics
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs)
BLS Course Contents
High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
The AHA Chain of Survival, specifically the BLS components
Important early use of an AED
Effective ventilations using a barrier device
Importance of teams in multirescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multirescuer CPR
Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants
Benefits Of Joining in Our Coaching Center
Individual Attention
Weekly Mock Test
Affordability
Free Demo Classes
Efficient Academic Structure
Experienced Trainers
Flexible timing
Join Our BLS Training for Better Outcomes
St.Paul’s coaching centre promotes knowledge and proficiency in Basic Life Support to upgrade our healthcare professionals’ skills to find better opportunities anywhere around the globe.
Contact UsTestimonials
See what our students say
FAQ
1. What is BLS stand for?
2. Does ACLS override BLS?
Does an ACLS certification override the requirements for a BLS certification? No! These courses are distinctly different. You do not need BLS to take ACLS, however it is highly recommended.
3. Who can teach BLS?
They become full instructors after teaching on two ERC courses. Candidates for this course may be healthcare professionals or lay people and must hold an ERC BLS/AED Provider certificate, and have been nominated from their provider course as having Instructor Potential (IP).
4. What are the 4 basic life support?
Basic life support (BLS) includes recognition of signs of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), heart attack, stroke, and foreign-body airway obstruction (FBAO); cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); and defibrillation with an automated external defibrillator (AED).
5. What is CPR ratio?
Give two breaths after every 30 chest compressions. If two people are performing CPR , give one to two breaths after every 15 chest compressions.
6. How do I check my BLS breathing?
When assessing signs of cardiac arrest in an unresponsive patient, check for absent or abnormal breathing by watching the chest for movements for 5 to 10 seconds. Simultaneously check the carotid pulse for a minimum of 5 seconds—but no more than 10 seconds—to determine if there is a pulse present.
7. Do we check for pulse in BLS?
Pulse checks in BLS are not recommended. Rescuers can look for signs of life every 2 minutes / rhythm check if AED prompts you (AED generally has a 2 minute timer between rhythm checks)
8. How many questions is the basic life support exam?
This test contains a total of 35 questions. After answering each question, you will be provided with the rationale. The rationale gives details about the correct answer. This BLS practice test is designed to teach and reinforce the content found the AHA BLS provider manual.
9. How long is the basic life support exam?
The online portion of HeartCode BLS can be completed in approximately 1 to 2 hours. Time to complete the hands-on skills session varies from 60 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the experience of the student.
10. Is BLS test hard?
The short answer? No, the class is not generally considered difficult – however, compared to lay rescuer CPR & First Aid classes, there is a greater amount of information covered and the skill requirements are slightly more technical.
11. Is the BLS exam multiple choice?
The practice exam consists of 10 multiple-choice questions that are derived from the BLS provider handbook and adhere to the latest ILCOR and ECC guidelines.
12. Does BLS have a pretest?
Taking a BLS pretest is also a great way to familiarize yourself with the format. We've all had that dreadful experience where you've studied the material inside and out, yet struggled on the actual exam because the structure of the questions threw you off.