CPR/Basic Life Support
Healthcare Professional Basic Life Support
This five-hour curriculum reflects the current American Heart Association guidelines for healthcare providers. The course includes adult one-rescuer CPR, adult two-rescuer CPR, adult foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO), pediatric CPR, pediatric FBAO, the use of bag mask ventilation devices for all victims and automated external defibrillators (AED).
This course is appropriate for nurses, paramedics, EMTs, police, fire personnel, lifeguards, and other first responders.
CCM students:
This certification is required for all CCM Allied Health, Nursing, and Clinical Healthcare Professional students. Students may complete this course through CCM or at other AHA approved providers. This course can be used to fulfill one credit of the requirements for Health and Wellness electives as well. To obtain this credit, please contact your department BEFORE registering for the class.
| Course Code | Course Title | CEUs |
|---|---|---|
| CPR-129E | Healthcare Professional BLS (Basic Life Support) | 0.5 |
For information on current course offerings and how to register, go to www.ccm.edu/workforce/
Certificates
American Heart Association CPR/BLS certificates will be e-mailed to students approximately 2-3 weeks after the course.
CPR for Healthcare Providers
Healthcare Professional BLS (Basic Life Support)
This five-hour curriculum reflects the current American Heart Association guidelines for healthcare providers. This course is appropriate for nurses, paramedics, EMTs, police, fire personnel, lifeguards and other first responders. Certification: American Heart Association CPR/BLS certificates will be emailed to students approximately 2-3 weeks after the course. The course includes adult and pediatric one-rescuer and two-rescuer CPR, adult and pediatric foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO), the use of bag mask ventilation devices for all victims, and automated external defibrillators (AED). CCM students: This course can be used to fulfill one credit of the requirements for Health and Wellness electives and the CPR requirements for Nursing and Allied Health students in preparation for the Professional track/Clinical requirements. To obtain this credit, please contact your department BEFORE registering for the class. CPR-129E.