First Aid: Basic Life Support (BLS) for Adult

Learn Basic Life Support (BLS) and gain the skills to save lives after cardiac arrest. This course is updated to reflect the latest science in the 2020 American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care.

This engaging, video-based, instructor-led course teaches both single-rescuer CPR and team basic life support techniques. You'll learn how to apply these critical skills in a variety of settings – both in-facility and prehospital.

The 2020 AHA Guidelines represent a comprehensive revision of adult resuscitation education science and care systems. Designed for resuscitation providers and AHA instructors, the updated guidelines focus on the most significant and impactful changes in CPR training and practice. Understand the rationale behind these recommendations to improve your skills and patient outcomes.

Survival after cardiac arrest hinges on a well-coordinated system. This includes the contributions of willing bystanders, emergency service telecommunicators, and trained BLS providers within EMS systems. Within hospitals, physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and pharmacists all play vital roles.

Successful resuscitation extends beyond the initial event. Equipment manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, and dedicated resuscitation instructors are also key players. Furthermore, family support and professional caregivers specializing in cognitive, physical, and psychological rehabilitation are essential for long-term recovery.

Achieving successful resuscitation requires a systems-wide commitment to quality improvement at every level of care. Master BLS skills and be prepared to make a life-saving difference.