Merit Badge
EMTs come with the training needed to help you in a dire situation.
Lifeguards like many other professional rescuers should have BLS training as they can have a wide range of issues to deal with.
Merit Badge
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
(BLS)
Today's professional responders encounter many challenges such as natural and man-made disasters and infectious diseases. Responders may require increased training to effectively handle these emergencies. This in-depth course focuses on immediate life-threatening situations, and demonstrates how to respond quickly and effectively. As importantly, it provides real-world perspectives on how frequently these situations occur to help provide context and retain knowledge.
Participants Will Learn
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The professional rescuer's role in medical emergencies
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How to assess a victim's condition
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Basic life support, including rescue breathing, cardiac emergencies and CPR airway obstruction
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How to properly and effectively use an automated external defribrillation (AED)
Course Information
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5.0 hour class
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Sessions available Mon-Fri
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Sessions available on Saturday (contact us for pricing)
Who Would Benefit
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Health care providers
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Emergency response teams
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EMS professionals, firefighters, police and paramedics
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Lifeguards, athletic trainers and medical assistants
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Individuals requiring certification
Materials Included
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Participant Guide
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Access to the NSC online video library
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Packets for classroom activities
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Various equipment for class activities
Course Lessons
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Role of the Professional Rescuer
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Victim Assessment of Basic Life Support
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Cardiovascular Emergencies and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)
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Airway Obstructions
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Special Resuscitation Situations
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Advanced Resuscitation
You will be certified on BOTH Adult & Pediatric (toddler & infant) Victims.
Course Cost
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$50 Per Student
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Certification Card is good for 2 years
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Issued by the National Safety Council
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Minimum enrollment - 3 participants
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Maximum enrollment - 10 participants
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Cost INCLUDES the OptimumLife Partner-Return program