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Basic Life Support (BLS)

The Disque Foundation via edX

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Overview

Knowing the process of Basic Life Support (BLS) is critical in responding to life-threatening emergencies. The newest BLS course guidelines focus on doing several tasks simultaneously with a group process that promotes efficiency and minimization of errors.

This healthy and safety course will teach learners how to perform life support techniques including chest compressions, basic airway management, rescue breathing, AED use for defibrillation, and more.

The course package includes:

  • An online BLS study guide
  • A BLS instructional presentation

Who should take this course?

  • Medical Assistants
  • Nurses
  • Medical Students
  • Doctors
  • EMS

Whether you are applying for certification for the first time, or renewing your current certification, this course prepares you for Basic Life Support certification. When you have completed the course, you will be directed to take the certification exam, through National Health Care Provider Solutions.

Taught by

Dr. Karl Disque D.O. RPH

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  • Profile image for Md.yusuf Uddin
    Md.yusuf Uddin
    As a medical assistant i want to build up my Knowledge. And the occupation i love it to serve the poor people i want to know more about of it and gain this for emergency cases
  • Profile image for Dr Amjad Ali
    Dr Amjad Ali
    Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
    Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
    (PALS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support
    I need this course shortly

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