BLS EDUCATIONAL GUIDE
BLS Study Guide
Review the concepts introduced during the HeartCode BLS eLearning course before completing your BLS certification.
The American Heart Association HeartCode BLS eLearning course introduces healthcare professionals to the core principles of Basic Life Support. Students learn how to recognize life-threatening emergencies, perform high-quality CPR, use an automated external defibrillator (AED), and work effectively as part of a resuscitation team. This guide supplements—but does not replace—the official American Heart Association course materials.
WHAT SHOULD YOU STUDY?
Before attending your in-person skills session, the HeartCode BLS eLearning course introduces the concepts needed for successful BLS certification. Students become familiar with emergency recognition, CPR techniques, AED use, and team dynamics before demonstrating high-quality CPR skills during the skills session.
WHO NEEDS BLS CERTIFICATION?
Healthcare professionals commonly requiring BLS certification include:
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Physicians
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physician Assistants
- Respiratory Therapists
- Paramedics
- Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs)
- Dental Professionals
- Healthcare Students
WHAT WILL YOU REVIEW?
The HeartCode BLS eLearning course introduces the essential concepts needed to respond confidently during medical emergencies.
Topics commonly covered include:
- Adult CPR concepts
- Child CPR concepts
- Infant CPR concepts
- High-quality chest compressions
- Effective ventilations
- AED concepts
- Team dynamics during resuscitation
How to Prepare
Reviewing BLS concepts before beginning the HeartCode BLS eLearning course can help reinforce emergency response principles. The in-person BLS skills session focuses on demonstrating high-quality CPR skills.
- Complete the HeartCode BLS eLearning course before your skills session.
- Review adult, child, and infant CPR concepts.
- Become familiar with AED concepts.
- Arrive prepared to demonstrate high-quality CPR skills.
- Key Takeaways
- BLS concepts are introduced during the HeartCode BLS eLearning course.
- High-quality CPR is the foundation of Basic Life Support.
- Adult, child, and infant CPR concepts are covered during online learning.
- The in-person BLS skills session focuses on demonstrating high-quality CPR skills.
Frequently Asked Questions
American Heart Association BLS certification is typically valid for two years.
BLS certification is intended for healthcare professionals and healthcare students who may respond to medical emergencies requiring CPR and AED use.
Yes. BLS is designed for healthcare professionals and includes high-quality CPR, AED use, team dynamics, and emergency response concepts taught during the HeartCode BLS eLearning course.
Yes. Students complete the HeartCode BLS eLearning course before attending the in-person skills session, which focuses on demonstrating high-quality CPR skills.
