Basic Life Support
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Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
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American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider - 2 year certification
Course Number: EMSP1020
Textbook ISBN: 978-1-61669-768-6. The required textbook is included in the cost of
tuition and will be provided to students during the course.
Course Description
Basic Life Support skills including CPR, AED use, and ventilations. Available in two
tracks: pre-hospital and in-facility. Results in an AHA BLS Healthcare Provider course
completion card. and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other
basic cardiovascular life support skills
Who should take this course?
There are no prerequisites to this course. This level of basic life support is most often used to certify individuals who provide patient or client care in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings (like Gym’s; Physical Education; Esthetician or Massage Therapy).
Students must score 84% or better on the exam and physically perform the basic skills that meet the requirements of the American Heart Association. Spanish speaking basic life support courses are scheduled on an as needed basis. If you are a student who requires Spanish speaking courses, please email that request to AHA-ECCTraining@collin.edu .
Quick Course Facts
AHA BLS Quick Facts | Hybrid | Classroom (in-person only) |
Two Types of Instruction |
Part 1: Online completion of course + Part 2: On campus skills evaluation in classroom |
Classroom-based |
Length of Course |
On campus skills evaluation in classroom is 30 - 45 minutes |
5-8 hours |
Cost | $65 | $65 |
American Heart Association Certificate |
Basic Life Support (BLS) 2 year certification |
Basic Life Support (BLS) 2 year certification |
AHA BLS Provider - 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 (online) | Part 2 (on campus) | Check-in Location |
73601 | 1/5 | 1/11 | Allen Technical Campus |
73248 | 1/11 | 1/18 | McKinney Campus |
73602 | 1/12 | 1/17 | Wylie Campus |
73250 | 2/22 | 2/29 | Plano Courtyard Campus |
73252 | 3/21 | 3/28 | Plano Courtyard Campus |
73253 | 4/11 | 4/18 | Plano Courtyard Campus |
AHA BLS Provider - CLASSROOM BASED Option
CRN | Date | Start | End | Check-In Location |
73219 | 1/6 | 8:30 am | 2:30 pm | Plano Courtyard Center |
73220 - SPANISH | 1/20 | 8:30 am | 2:30 pm | Plano Courtyard Center - SPANISH |
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
♥ 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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