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CPR for the Healthcare Provider Certification (BLS- Basic Life Support) American Heart Association In Southeastern Massachusetts

John Eagan

Event Details

Start Date: April 25, 2008 - End Date: April 25, 2008

Time: 5:30pm to 10:00pm

Event Description

We are unable to list our many courses on the ABC6.com site If you would like a complete list of courses and times offered please visit our website at www.dcshea.com or call our office at 508-997-2500 and we will assist you in finding the right course to fit your needs..

American Heart Association CPR Certification structured to meet the needs of the Healthcare provider and those working in a patient care setting. Certification Card & Books Included. Bring your own (correct version) book to class and take $5 off. www.dcshea.com 508-997-2500 msc@dcshea.com

The Course will be held at Medical Survival Consultants North Dartmouth facility in the Faunce Corner Office Park, in the heart of the Greater New Bedford Area, within the Southcoast area and close to Rhode Island

The CPR for the Healthcare Provider certification course is specifically designed for those with a healthcare background as well as those working in a healthcare or patient care setting. The Healthcare Provider course is the highest level of basic life support (BLS) offered through the American Heart Association assuming that the student has a healthcare education and understanding. Both certifications and Re-Certifications are offered regularly.

Target Audience
Nurses
• Technologists
• Medical Assistants
• Phlebotomists
• Physicians
• Nurse Practitioners
• Physicians Assistants
• Unit Assistants
• Medical Receptionists

Course Length
Certification: 4 1/2 hours
Recertification: 3 hours

Criteria Covered
Basic CPR concepts [Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Defibrillation]
• Chest Compressions
• 1-Rescuer/2-Rescuer
• Manikin Practice
• Pocket Mask
• Bag Mask
• Age 8+/Child/Infant CPR
• AED (Automated External Defibrillator) use
• Special AED Situations
• Advanced Airway with 2-rescuer CPR
• Age 8 +/Child/Infant Choking (Responsive)
• Age+/Child/Infant Choking (Unresponsive)
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