Kingston Basic Life Support (BLS) / HCP

Basic Life Support

Certificate Valid for 1 Year

Overview:

Designed to build participant confidence in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills in a team environment for professionals with a duty to respond. Teaches the important steps to perform a rapid assessment, perform Basic Life Support (BLS) skills, and perform rapid defibrillation including use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Airway Management and Oxygen Therapy can also be added as additional certifications to this course.

Audience

In-facility care providers, including nursing staff, care aides, medical and dental professionals. Pre-hospital care providers, which may include professionals in a fire service, rescue team, sports-medicine, lifeguards and ski patrol.

Course Content

• Glove removal
• Primary Assessment
• CPR with AED (for Adult, Children and Infants)
• Choking (for Adult, Children and Infants)
• Assisted Ventilation
• Basic Life Support special considerations