Basic Life Support

Course Information

Course Number: EMSP1020
Textbook Information

The required textbook is included in the cost of tuition and will be provided to students during the course.
 
Contact us
972-985-3761
AHA-ECCTraining@collin.edu
 
Course Description
Designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel needing to how to perform Basic Life Support skills in a wide variety of settings.  There are no prerequisites, but a written exam with an 84% or better is required to pass.  This is an official American Heart Association BLS Provider Certification.  Please read course description below.  

 

Quick Course Facts

BLS Quick Facts	Hybrid	Classroom
Two Types of Instruction	Hybrid online + Skills Evaluation	Classroom-based
Length of Course	Online + On-Campus Skills Evaluation    30 - 45 minutes	5-8 hours
Cost	$65	$65
American Heart Association     Certificate	Basic Life Support (BLS)   (certificate valid 2 years)	Basic Life Support (BLS)     (certificate valid 2 years)

 

AHA BLS Provider Courses - HYBRID OPTION (online + in-person skills evaluation

2-part hybrid course for people who need a self-paced option and minimal time in the classroom. 

Part 1 at your own pace: On the first day of class via email, students will receive an online course key to begin & complete the online Part 1 course.
Part 2 In-person skills evaluations: Students must complete a face-to-face skills evaluation on a Collin College campus with their AHA instructor who will schedule your skills evaluations time with you. 

CRN	Part 1	Part 2	Check-in Location
75076	7/13	7/20	Allen Technical Campus
75077	7/27	8/3	McKinney Campus
75078	8/10	8/17	Allen Technical Campus
71270	9/7	9/14	Allen Technical Campus
71271	9/7	9/14	Plano Courtyard Center
71272	9/21	9/28	Allen Technical Campus
71273	9/21	9/28	McKinney Campus
71277	10/5	10/12	Plano Courtyard Center
71278	10/5	10/12	Allen Technical Campus
71279	10/5	10/12	McKinney Campus
71282	10/19	10/26	McKinney Campus
71281	10/19	10/26	Allen Technical Campus
71280	10/119	10/26	Courtyard Center
71284	11/2	11/9	Allen Technical Campus
71283	11/2	11/9	Plano Courtyard Center
71285	11/2	11/9	McKinney Campus
71288	11/3	12/7	Allen Technical Campus
71287	11/30	12/7	Plano Courtyard Center
71289	11/30	12/7	McKinney Campus

 

AHA BLS Provider - CLASSROOM BASED Option

CRN	Date	Start	End	Check-In Location
75071	7/8	8:30 am	1:30 pm	Plano Courtyard Center
75072	8/5	8:30 am	1:30 pm	McKinney Campus
75565	8/12	8:30 am	1:30 pm	Wylie Campus
75566	8/19	8:30 am	2:30 pm	Allen Technical Campus
71248	8/26	8:30 am	2:30 pm	Plano Courtyard Center
71249	9/2	8:30 am	2:30 pm	Plano Courtyard Center
71268	9/2	8:30 am	2:30 pm	McKinney Campus
71269	9/2	8:30 am	2:30 pm	Wylie Campus
71250	10/7	8:30 am	2:30 pm	Plano Courtyard Center
71251	10/14	8:30 am	2:30 pm	Allen Technical Campus
71252	10/21	8:30 am	2:30 pm	Plano Courtyard Center
71253	10/28	8:30 am	2:30 pm	Plano Courtyard Center
71254	11/4	8:30 am	2:30 pm	Plano Courtyard Center
71255	11/4	8:30 am	2:30 pm	McKinney Campus
71256	11/18	8:30 am	2:30 pm	Plano Courtyard Center
71257	11/18	8:30 am	2:30 pm	Allen Technical Campus
71258	12/2	8:30 am	2:30 pm	Plano Courtyard Center
71290	12/9	8:30 am	2:30 pm	Plano Courtyard Center
71291	12/16	8:30 am	2:30 pm	Plano Courtyard Center
73219	1/6	8:30 am	2:30 pm	Plano Courtyard Center
73220	1/20	8:30 am	2:30 pm	Plano Courtyard Center
73221	2/3	8:30 am	2:30 pm	Plano Courtyard Center
73222	2/17	8:30 am	2:30 pm	Plano Courtyard Center
73223	3/2	8:30 am	2:30 pm	Plano Courtyard Center
73224	3/23	8:30 am	2:30 pm	Plano Courtyard Center
73225	4/6	8:30 am	2:30 pm	Plano Courtyard Center
73226	4/20	8:30 am	2:30 pm	Plano Courtyard Center
73227	5/4	8:30 am	2:30 pm	Plano Courtyard Center

 

Specific Course Outcomes

• Key changes in basic life support, reflecting the new science from the American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care
• Critical concepts of high-quality CPR
• American Heart Association Chain of Survival
• 1-Rescuer CPR and AED for adult, child, and infant
• 2-Rescuer CPR and AED for adult, child, and infant 
• Differences between adult, child, and infant rescue techniques
• Bag-mask techniques for adult, child, and infant
• Rescue breathing for adult, child, and infant
• Relief of choking for adult, child, and infant
• CPR with an advanced airway

 

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