CPR-AED (adult, child, infant) – 4 hours
- Adult CPR
- Child CPR
- Infant CPR
- AED (automated external defibrillator)
- Conscious & unconscious choking
- Valid for 2 years
- EMSA approved
First Aid (adult & pediatric) – 4 hours
- Injuries – bleeding, burns, cuts, sprains, fractures, internal bleeding, eye injuries, mouth injuries, impaled objects, poisoning, bites & stings, head & spine injuries, and more
- Sudden illnesses – shock, allergic reaction, heart attack, stroke, hypothermia, heat stroke, diabetic, emergency, asthma attack, seizures, fainting, and more
- Injury prevention
- Valid for 2 years
- EMSA approved
Preventative Health Practices & Nutrition & Lead Poisoning Prevention – 8 hours
As required by California Community Care Licensing to obtain a childcare license.
- Infection Control in the Child Care Setting
- California Immunizations Laws – requirements & record keeping
- Nutrition and the CACFP (Food program)
- Injury Prevention in the Child Care Setting
- Lead Poisoning Prevention
- Quality Education in Childcare
- Cultural Awareness in Childcare
- American with Disabilities Act in Childcare
- Typically does not expire
- EMSA approved
BLS for Healthcare Providers – 4 hours
- Adult CPR – 1 and 2 rescuer
- Child CPR – 1 and 2 rescuer
- Infant CPR – 1 and 2 rescuer
- AED (automated external defibrillator) certification
- Use of breathing barriers & bag-valve-masks
- Written & skills test
- Valid for 2 years
BLS for Healthcare Providers Renewal – 2-3 hours
BLS Skills Assessment
The skills assessment for students who completed the HeartCode BLS online course.
BLS CPR INSTRUCTOR COURSE:
Topics Include:
- American Heart Association® Program Administration (PROAD) and Organization
- Registering on the AHA Instructor Network
- Navigating the AHA Instructor Network
- Being an effective instructor
- Planning to teach the course
- Acquiring equipment and course materials
- Classroom setup
- Conducting a course
- Course administration
- Getting your student completion cards
- Using feedback as a tool for improvement
Instructor Course Prerequisites & Requisites:
- Candidate must be at least 16 years old
- Candidate must possess a current American Heart Association® BLS Provider certificate. No other certifications qualify!
- The BLS Instructor Course does not teach BLS Provider skills. BLS Instructor Candidates must be knowledgeable of BLS curriculum, and have strong BLS skills. Click here for BLS study guides.
- Candidate must complete the (1.5 – 2 hours) online BLS Instructor Essentials Course
- Candidate must then attend the 7-hour BLS Instructor Essentials hands on session.
- Candidate must be monitored teaching their first full course within 6 months of attending the hands on session. There is a monitoring fee.
- Complete a BLS Instructor Candidate Application
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