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Information on CPR for the Health Care Provider

CPR for Healthcare Professionals is part of the Basic Lifesaving Program for Healthcare Professionals program designed by the American Heart Association. The CPR module teaches health professionals how to perform CPR an use an AED, or automated external defibrillator.

  1. Students

    • The course is open to licensed, or certified, health care professionals, including paramedics, massage therapists and medical technicians. The course is also open to health care students. Some health care programs require this certification as a condition for completing the program.

    Teachers

    • The course is taught by health care professionals certified to teach by the American Heart Association. The courses are often taught in a health care setting, such as a hospital, or in a classroom setting. The course may be taught on a weekend and generally lasts 4 1/2 hours.

    How the Course Works

    • Students review the BLS manual, including the instructions for CPR. They also practice on both adult and infant CPR dummies using both disposable face shields and portable face masks. The AED portion uses a "dummy" unit that simulates using a live unit. At the end of the program, the instructor administers a written exam. Upon passing, the student receives his BLS card, which is good for two years.

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