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    Do you require resuscitation training for your job? American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) classes in Los Angeles serve as the foundation of resuscitation training for healthcare and public safety clinicians who are seeking to meet competency verification, education, credentialing and privileging requirements in Los Angeles.

    Advancing Resuscitation Education for Better Outcomes

    Our modern, adaptive resuscitation training solutions not only equip you with the latest knowledge to help ensure better outcomes but also are designed to save you time and money.

    Healthcare professionals in Los Angeles, California practicing basic lifesaving skills on an infant manikin.

    In-person

    Curriculum focuses on the “why” and reinforces critical thinking, decision-making and team concepts to ensure quality care.

    Online + Classroom

    Adaptive, personalized learning reduces your seat time and increases staff availability while innovative eLearning and mastery-based scenarios reinforce clinical competency.

    Train to a Higher Standard

    The cornerstone of the science-based Red Cross BLS course is built upon guidance from the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) and the Consensus on Science with Treatment Recommendations (CoSTR), the world’s most authoritative source for resuscitation knowledge.

    But we don’t stop there. Unlike other educational providers, the Red Cross curriculum goes beyond a cardiac focus, which makes our programs unique and more robust. Our training incorporates a broader spectrum of scientific recommendations from other recognized professional organizations, including rigorous, expert review from the Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council.

    FAQs

    Who Needs BLS Certification?

    Most healthcare and public safety clinicians and first responders who care for patients need BLS certification. This includes nurses, doctors, paramedics, EMTs, dental staff, medical assistants and other clinical team members.

    Many employers and licensing boards also require you to keep your BLS certification current. Be sure to check regulations for your state and profession.

    What Is Included in a BLS Course?

    BLS courses in Los Angeles use scenario-based training to teach resuscitation for adults, children and infants, as well as recognizing and responding to choking/obstructed airways, opioid overdoses and other emergencies. BLS classes help you practice quick thinking and clear communication in urgent situations. You will build skills around critical thinking, problem solving, communication and team response.

    How Long is a BLS Course?

    BLS certification can be completed in less than one day: instructor-led courses take approximately 4.5 hours, while blended learning options combine approximately 1–2 hours of online coursework with an approximate 2–3 hour in-person assessment. Recertification courses (instructor-led in-person assessment) run approximately 2.5 hours. A Challenge course (in-person skills and knowledge evaluation only) takes approximately 1 hour.

    How Long Does BLS Certification Last?

    BLS certification in Los Angeles is valid for two years and is recognized nationally. Renewing your certification helps you stay updated with the latest guidelines.

    What is the best way to learn Basic Life Support?

    At the Red Cross we make earning your BLS certification in Los Angeles simple.

    In Person: Led by best-in-class instructors, our in-person courses combine engaging lectures and guided discussions with hands-on skills sessions. Created for those who learn best in a traditional classroom setting. Our in person classes prepare you for the written BLS exam, hands-on skills evaluation and team-based scenario assessment through guided instruction, practice, and Q&A.

    Blended Learning: Using a combination of self-paced, interactive online BLS instruction and in-person skill sessions, our blended learning program gives you the ability to train on your schedule, improve your clinical decision-making skills, learn the latest science-based protocols, then demonstrate your skills to a certified instructor.

    What's the difference between BLS and CPR courses?

    While a BLS course and CPR course in Los Angeles both cover resuscitation, there are differences between the two:

    Red Cross CPR/AED courses are the foundation of safety training and satisfy OSHA-mandated job requirements and most workplace safety requirements.

    A Red Cross BLS two-year certification meets competency verification, education, credentialing and privileging requirements for healthcare clinicians in pre-hospital, hospital and post-acute settings.

    What's the difference between ALS and BLS?

    Basic Life Support (BLS) in Los Angeles is the foundation of resuscitation training for healthcare professionals including nurses, physicians, EMS professionals, and other healthcare and public safety personnel.

    The Advanced Life Support (ALS) program in Los Angeles builds on the skills learned in BLS, training healthcare providers to care for adult patients who are experiencing life-threatening emergencies such as cardiac arrest, acute coronary syndrome, or stroke.


    Bottom line? Our resuscitation training ensures you know what matters, when it matters. Find a class today.

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