City of Bemidji – BLS Basic Life Support Class
BLS Basic Life Support: is geared towards prehospital providers, like EMTs, paramedics, fire fighters, and in-facility hospital providers. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion card, valid for two years.
What does this course teach?
• High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
• The AHA Chain of Survival, specifically the BLS components
• Important early use of an AED
• Effective ventilations using a barrier device
• Importance of teams in multi-rescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multi-rescuer CPR
• Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants
BLS Initial / Renewal Course takes approximately 4.5 hours to complete
*Course time based on 1 instructor: 6 students: 2 mannequins
Register online at www.ci.bemidji.mn.us or call 218-333-1857 with any questions.
Dates: January 23
Time: 5:00-9:30pm
Location: BSU Gillett Wellness Center
Cost: $125.00/per date
