HEED 321

CPR: BLS for the Professional Rescuer

Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR): Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Professional Rescuer is designed to meet the special needs of the people who are expected to respond in emergency situations. Included are methods for adult, child, and infant CPR as well as performing two-rescuer CPR, operating an automated external defibrillator (AED), and using rescue-breathing devices. Students will learn the skills the skills a professional rescuer needs to act as a crucial link in the emergency medical services (EMS) system. Students will need to purchase a pocket mask rescue-breathing device. Students who earn at least a “B” in the course and pay a $5.00 fee will be eligible to receive an American Red Cross certificate in CPR for the Professional Rescuer. This certification is valid for one year after the course completion date.

Units: 1.0

Hours: 9 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB