Basic Life Support

Basic Life Support is designed for healthcare professionals and students who must recognize and respond to cardiac arrest, respiratory emergencies, and choking. Palmaffy CPR offers BLS options through the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, and Health & Safety Institute.

Format

These are blended-learning courses. Students complete required online coursework before attending the instructor-led skills session. Proof of completion must be available at the skills session.

Who Should Take BLS

Nurses and nursing students

EMTs and paramedics

Physicians and physician assistants

Dentists and dental professionals

Respiratory therapists

Medical assistants

Allied-health students

Other professionals whose employer requires healthcare-level CPR

Skills Covered

High-quality adult, child, and infant CPR

AED use

Recognition of cardiac arrest

Choking response

Ventilations and barrier devices

Team-based resuscitation

Professional emergency-response priorities

Important - Please Read

Certification acceptance requirements vary by employer, school, licensing agency, and clinical site. Students are responsible for confirming which provider and course their organization requires before registering.