1.1 Welcome to the Healthcare Provider BLS Course

This course is designed for medical professionals who require high-level BLS certification — whether you work in a hospital, clinic, ambulance, or other healthcare setting. You’ll learn how to assess, respond, and intervene with speed and accuracy when seconds count.

This course is ideal for:

• RNs, LPNs, and other nursing professionals
• Physicians and medical residents
• EMTs and paramedics
• Respiratory therapists
• Medical assistants and technicians

What Sets HCP BLS Apart?

• Pulse checks to guide clinical decision-making
• Bag-mask ventilation and airway adjuncts (OPA/NPA)
• Two-rescuer and team-based response with coordinated roles
• Special protocols for pregnancy, trauma, and opioid overdose
• Seamless integration with ACLS and PALS

This Course Is Equivalent To:

• American Heart Association (AHA): Basic Life Support (BLS)
• American Red Cross (ARC): CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers
• Canadian Equivalent: Healthcare Provider (HCP) CPR

Why it qualifies: This course is based on the latest science and clinical recommendations issued by the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR)

, and aligns with professional BLS standards.

Hot tip: Throughout the course, you’ll see highlighted terms and phrases

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By the end of this course, you'll be equipped to deliver high-quality BLS confidently and competently — in any clinical scenario — and earn your Healthcare Provider BLS certification to prove it.