The BLS for Healthcare Provider Certification is intended for healthcare providers such as EMS personnel, physician assistants, doctors, dentists, nurses, and respiratory therapists who must have a credential (card) documenting successful completion of a BLS class, the course also can be offered to anyone seeking BLS competency. The BLS for Healthcare Providers Class covers core material such as adult and pediatric CPR (including two-rescuer scenarios and use of the bag mask), foreign-body airway obstruction, and automated external defibrillation. The BLS for Healthcare Providers Class must complete a skills pass off test. At the conclusion of this class, the learner will be able to demonstrate the accurate steps of CPR, demonstrate the proper use of an AED, and demonstrate methods used to relieve choking.
1. adult and pediatric CPR
2. two-rescuer scenarios and use of the bag mask
3. foreign-body airway obstruction
4. automated external defibrillation
Professional licensing core and pro hours for Contractors, approved by the State of Utah DOPL
Untrained Lay Rescuer
If a bystander is not trained in CPR, then the bystander should provide Hands-Only (chest compression only) CPR, with an emphasis on “push hard and fast,” or follow the directions of the emergency medical dispatcher. The rescuer should continue Hands-Only CPR until an AED arrives and is ready for use or healthcare providers take over care of the victim (Class IIa, LOE B).
Lay rescuers should assume cardiac arrest based on assessing unresponsiveness and absence of normal breathing (ie, the victim is not breathing or only gasping)
“Look, Listen, and Feel” was removed from the BLS algorithm Lay rescuers should not interrupt chest compressions to palpate pulses or check for ROSC (Class IIa, LOE C).
Trauma Response Outline
Introduction:
FIRST AID TRAINING
Save A Heart classes will describe the Trauma Kit and what items should be in an effective Trauma Kit.
Class participants will be challenged to demonstrate BLS competency
Class participants will be shown how to make effective first aid kit.
1. adult and pediatric CPR
2. two-rescuer scenarios and use of the bag mask
3. foreign-body airway obstruction
4. automated external defibrillation
Professional licensing core and pro hours for Contractors, approved by the State of Utah DOPL
Untrained Lay Rescuer
If a bystander is not trained in CPR, then the bystander should provide Hands-Only (chest compression only) CPR, with an emphasis on “push hard and fast,” or follow the directions of the emergency medical dispatcher. The rescuer should continue Hands-Only CPR until an AED arrives and is ready for use or healthcare providers take over care of the victim (Class IIa, LOE B).
Lay rescuers should assume cardiac arrest based on assessing unresponsiveness and absence of normal breathing (ie, the victim is not breathing or only gasping)
“Look, Listen, and Feel” was removed from the BLS algorithm Lay rescuers should not interrupt chest compressions to palpate pulses or check for ROSC (Class IIa, LOE C).
Trauma Response Outline
Introduction:
FIRST AID TRAINING
- Includes Course Outline Booklet
- The participant must demonstrate competency in topics covered in the basic/wilderness first aid course. Such topics will include injury and illness identification and response, scene size up, as well as treatment options. For example, the participant will learn to identify burns, cuts, broken bones, and to quickly decide what type of ointment, bandage, or stabilizer to use on an injured person. Other major first aid topics include methods for dealing with the following emergencies:
- Burns
- Bug/Animal bites
- Broken bones
- Hypothermia
- Shock
- Poison
- Breathing issues
- Diabetic shock
- Heart attack
- Stroke
- Hydration methods
- Concussions
- Convulsions
- Heat exhaustion/Heat stroke
- Blood loss
- Bleed Control protocols
- Legal considerations and role as first responder
Save A Heart classes will describe the Trauma Kit and what items should be in an effective Trauma Kit.
Class participants will be challenged to demonstrate BLS competency
Class participants will be shown how to make effective first aid kit.
