BLS for Healthcare Providers

The Basic Life Support (BLS) course offered by Roanoke CPR  is designed to train healthcare workers on how to respond to life-threatening emergencies such as cardiac arrest and choking.    It is approved by CAPCE for EMS CEs and widely accepted in more than 150 healthcare-related occupations.  The course follows the most up to date AHA CPR and ECC guidelines.  While we follow the AHA guidelines, the course will not meet the requirements for employers or agencies who require a certification issued by AHA (such as Carilion Clinic).

Target Audience

  • EMTs/Paramedics
  • Nurses
  • Physicians
  • Dentists
  • Dental Hygienists
  • Speech Pathologists
  • Athletic Trainers
  • VA Hospital Clinical Staff

Topics Covered

  • BLS Assessment
  • PPE
  • Sudden Cardiac Arrest
  • Respiratory Arrest
  • High Performance Adult/Child/Infant CPR
  • Multiple Provider Approach to CPR
  • AED use
  • Chain of survival
  • Secondary Cardiac Arrest
  • Opioid Overdose
  • Use of Bag-valve Mask
  • Choking
  • Written Test Review (must score 70% or better to pass)

Course Details

Completion Time

Traditional Course:  2.5 Hours

Blended Course:  1 Hours Online + 1 Hour In person

Course Cost

$65 per person

Certification Period:

2 Years

Course Includes:

  • Digital Certification Card
  • Digital Student Handbook