Basic Life Support
The BLS Healthcare Provider course is designed to teach participants CPR, AED (automated external defibrillator), and FBAO (foreign body airway obstruction) techniques for victims of all ages.
*NOTE: We offer BLS/ACLS and BLS/PALS combined refresher courses for participants that need both classes. Please visit the PALS or ACLS page to register for a combined refresher course.
Prerequisites for all BLS classes
1. Participants should obtain a copy of a current BLS Provider Manual
Helpful Materials
Old (2005) vs. New (2010) Guidelines Comparison
BLS Classes offered
BLS REFRESHER
This two-hour course is designed for participants who are healthcare providers and have previously completed BLS within the last five years.
Fees: $40
NCBH Employees: No Charge
BLS Refresher Dates
| | 7:30am - | 10am - | 1pm - | 3pm - | 5:30pm - | 7:30pm - |
| | 9:30am | 12pm | 3pm | 5pm | 7:30pm | 9:30pm |
| 2013 | Jan 14, 31 | Jan 14, 31 | Jan 14, 31 | Jan 2 | Jan 2 | |
| More | Feb 15, 28 | Feb 15, 28 | Feb 15, 28 | Feb 5 | Feb 5 | |
| Dates | Mar 19, 28 | Mar 19, 28 | Mar 19, 28 | Mar 6 | | Mar 6 |
| TBA | Apr 9, 18, 23, 30 | Apr 9, 18, 19, 23, 30 | Apr 9, 18, 19, 30 | Apr 3 | Apr 3 | |
| | May 7, 31 | May 7, 31 | May 7, 31 | May 2 | May 2 | |
| | June 10, 28 | June 10, 28 | June 10 (cancelled), 28 | June 3 |
| June 3
(cancelled) |
| | July 16, 31 | July 16, 31 | July 16, 31 | July 2 | July 2 | |
| | Aug 16, 30 | Aug 16, 30 | Aug 16, 30 | Aug 5 | Aug 5 (cancelled) | |
| | Sept 13, 27 | Sept 13, 27 | Sept 13, 27 | Sept 3 | | Sept 3 |
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BLS PROVIDER
This four hour course is designed for participants who are healthcare providers and have never taken BLS or have not taken BLS in more than 5 years.
Fees: $50
NCBH Employees: No Charge
BLS Provider Times: 8:00am - 12:00pm
| | 2013 Class Dates | | | | |
| | January 29 | | July 3 (cancelled) | | |
| | March 1 | | August 29 | | |
| | May 21 | | October 22 | | |
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BLS E-LEARNING
This interactive, scenario-based format allows an alternative to traditional classroom learning.
a) Participants complete Part I of the Renewal course online-and receive a certificate of completion of part I.
b) Participants complete Part II within 60 days of completing Part I by performing hands-on skills testing in Life Support Education.
c) A BLS card is issued once Parts I & II are successfully completed.
~~Beware of Scams! There are several websites that offer "online BLS" courses. However, the American Heart Association DOES NOT recognize any E-Learning BLS courses except the one they created. Please contact us for guidance before purchasing any online BLS product.
WFHS and Outside Student Fees:
$50 - for online access code and skills check off
$25 - skills check-off only (for those who have already completed BLS for HealthCare Providers Online Part 1)
NCBH Employees:
$25 - for online access code and skills check off
No Charge - skills check-off only (for those who have already completed BLS for HealthCare Providers Online Part 1)
Note: All 2013 BLS Skills Check-Offs will be from 9am - 10am
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| | 2013 Class Dates | | | | |
| | January 22 | | July 5 | | November 7 |
| | February 20 | | August 20 | | December 9 |
| | March 22 | | September 26 | | |
| | May 3 | | October 4 | | |
Click Here to Register for a BLS E-Learning Skills Check-Off
BLS INSTRUCTOR
This course is designed for the BLS Provider who has demonstrated excellence in BLS techniques and wishes to achieve instructor status.
Prerequisites - PLEASE READ BEFORE REGISTERING - Fax these items to 336-716-5927.
1. Completed Instructor Candidate Application indicating your instructor commitment, your acceptance to an AHA Training Center, and your verification of Instructor Potential. This form can be found on our website under the "forms" tab on our website.You will need to contact your most recent BLS instructor to verify your instructor potential, and you must contact the training center that you would like to join and have them sign TC Alignment section (there is a link with the information for the NC training centers on our "links" page). Please do not send this form until ALL four sections have been filled out.
2. Current AHA CPR (BLS) Healthcare Provider card (include a copy of front & back of cards with registration).
3. Completion of the AHA online Core Instructor Course (will be sent with your packet after all forms and payment has been received).
4. Participants must obtain a copy of a current BLS Provider Manual
5. Must obtain a score of 90% or better on a valid AHA BLS exam on the day of the instructor class.
Fees: $200 (Outside Students and Wake Forest School of Medicine Employees)
NCBH Employees: $80
BLS Instructor Times: 8am - 5pm
March 20, 2013
IMPORTANT: Registration must be received, all forms must be sent, payment must be received, and materials must be picked up by Wednesday, March 13, or you will not be allowed to attend class.
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