AHA BLS
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and other basic cardiovascular life support skills. This course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
In this course, participants will learn:
- The key components of high-quality chest compressions
- The importance of rapid AED use
- Single & multi-rescuer CPR teamwork approach
- Providing effective ventilations
- Relief of choking for adults, children & infants
Course Overview
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and other basic cardiovascular life support skills. This course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
Course Curriculum
In this course, participants will learn:
- The key components of high-quality chest compressions
- The importance of rapid AED use
- Single & multi-rescuer CPR teamwork approach
- Providing effective ventilations
- Relief of choking for adults, children & infants
Certification Details
Certification is valid for 2 years, expiring at the end of the month.
Instructor Information
Our instructors are active healthcare providers to include nurses, EMTs, paramedics, and medical specialty technicians.
Training Format
This course requires in-person, hands-on activities. AHA does offer a blended option with online modules. Once modules are complete, STS may assist with the in-person hands-on session in order to complete certification. HERE is the link to AHA BLS Heartcode.
Benefits of Certification
An AHA certification represents the gold standard in quality healthcare, providing comprehensive science, tools and programs that are proven to improve patient outcomes.
Student Resources
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FAQs
I’m having trouble accessing my AHA eCard. Is there a link I can use?
My certification expired, may I take a renewal course?
Yes. This course requires basic concepts that are covered in each course option. You will not miss anything!
I have a physical disability. Can I still become certified in AHA BLS?
AHA was forward thinking when they created the “Advisor: BLS” course. It is designed for those who can pass the cognitive portion of BLS, but cannot complete the psychomotor testing.
How can I become an AHA BLS Instructor?
As an authorized AHA Training Site, STS can assist! Contact us and we’ll be able to provide more specific details.
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- San Antonio, TX, USA
- Austin, TX, USA
- Dallas, TX, USA
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American Heart Association
The American Heart Association (AHA) is the leader in resuscitation science, education, and training, and publisher of the official Guidelines for CPR and ECC. Millions of healthcare providers and others trust the AHA for their lifesaving training, and 100% of the AHA’s profits go back into supporting its lifesaving mission.