What is a basic life support card?

The AHA’s BLS Course is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings.

Is basic life support a certification or license?

Earn your BLS certification from the American Red Cross. Whether you are a healthcare provider, are in school to become a nurse or physician, police officer, or firefighter, when you get BLS certified you can show your employer that you have the training you need to improve patient outcomes.

How do I get proof of my BLS?

Just go to the American Red Cross digital certificate verification web page and search for the certificate number you are trying to verify the certificate number can be found on the printed digital certificate. Or you can also call the American Red Cross directly at (800) 733-2767.

What is the difference between CPR card and BLS card?

Basic life support courses are typically more in-depth and complex and are based on working in teams with other professional rescuers in the medical field, whereas CPR training teaches you the essentials about performing the CPR technique on a family member or co worker as a single rescuer.

Is basic life support the same as first aid?

Does BLS Certification Include First Aid? While some of the training does overlap with First Aid, like the initial scene size up and patient assessment, the BLS Certification Course does not generally cover First Aid training specifically.

Is BLS better than CPR?

Basic life support (BLS) includes CPR but is an overall higher level of medical care typically administered by public safety professionals, first responders, paramedics, healthcare providers, and qualified bystanders.

Does BLS include CPR?

Does BLS have a license number?

Safety Training Seminars is an official American Heart Association CPR, BLS, & First-aid Training Center and the license number is CA-20784. The AHA certification cards are valid for 2 years and accepted everywhere in the United States.

What are the 4 elements of Basic Life Support?

Basic Life Support (BLS) ∎ Initial assessment. ∎ Airway maintenance and breathing. ∎ Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). When approaching a casualty, an initial casualty assessment should be conducted; this initial assessment is called a primary survey.