What is a Skills Session?
For those who seek BLS certification through the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Blended (online-based) course, the BLS Skills Session is an opportunity to practice and test the necessary hands-on skills with one of our helpful instructors. The blended course is a 3-part process to certification.
- Part 1 - eLearning and simulation on any internet-connected computer
- Part 2 - In-person skills practice
- Part 3 - In-person skills testing
Prior to attending a Skills Session, the participant should have completed Part 1 of the the 3-part process. Upon completion, the participant should print their Certificate of Completion and bring it with them to give their instructor.
When You Arrive...
Upon arrival, you'll be greeted by one of our friendly AHA instructors. You'll then be asked to present your Part 1 Certificate of Completion.
We're focused on your understanding and success, so your instructor will ask if there was any aspect of the course for which you have questions. Take this opportunity to address any topics that may not be clear.
Skills practice and Testing
You instructor will work with you to make sure you're comfortable performing the following skills:
- Chest compressions
- Pocket-mask ventilations
- Bag-mask ventilations
- Use of the AED (defibrillator)
You'll then be given and "in-hospital" adult BLS scenario so you can practice these skills in sequence. Following this opportunity to practice, your instructor will then test your skills by asking you to perform the scenario without any assistance or intervention from the instructor.
Once the adult check-off is complete, you'll then follow the same process for the infant skills and scenario.
Shhhhhhhhh...don't tell anyone (just kidding), but we've included the adult and infant BLS check-off sheet to assist you in preparing for a successful check-off:
Upon successful completion of your BLS Skills Session, you will have earned your 2-year American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification. At CarePoint
Resources, our hope is that this information aides you in preparing for a smooth and confident check-off experience!
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At CarePoint Resources, we're making a difference! Our CPR and safety training turns families, co-workers and average citizens into life-savers. The experienced educators at CarePoint are focused on equipping you, and those around you, with the know-how and skills needed to respond during an emergency.
We are a proud provider of American Heart Association and ASHI training in First Aid, CPR, AED, Bloodborne Pathogens, Babysitting Safety in addition to Basic and Advanced Life Support classes for healthcare providers. Our service area includes locations in and around the cities of Pensacola, FL; Montgomery, AL; Auburn, AL; Birmingham, AL.
We are sure you will find our services provide peace-of-mind, a safer work environment and a better equipped community.
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Disclaimer: The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS, and PALS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the Association.