The Basic Life Support (BLS) Skill Session is a hands-on, practical component designed to reinforce and assess the skills learned in the BLS Provider course. This session is ideal for healthcare professionals who have completed the online portion of the BLS course and are now ready to demonstrate their proficiency in a controlled, instructor-led environment.
During this session, participants will engage in a series of practical exercises that focus on:
- High-Quality CPR: Perform compressions and ventilations for adults, children, and infants, ensuring adherence to the latest AHA guidelines.
- AED Usage: Practice the correct operation of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in a simulated emergency situation.
- Effective Ventilation Techniques: Demonstrate the ability to deliver effective breaths using a barrier device, ensuring the airway remains open.
- Team Dynamics: Work as part of a team to perform coordinated multi-rescuer CPR, emphasizing the importance of communication and role clarity in high-pressure situations.
- Choking Management: Exhibit the skills needed to relieve airway obstructions in individuals of all ages, from infants to adults.
This session is crucial for validating your hands-on abilities and ensuring that you are prepared to respond effectively in real-life emergencies. Upon successful completion of the BLS Skill Session, participants will receive their official AHA BLS Provider certification, valid for two years.
This session not only serves as a requirement for certification but also as an opportunity to gain confidence and competence in lifesaving techniques, ensuring you are ready to act swiftly and effectively when every second counts.