Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare

Learn CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Skills for Healthcare Careers

This four-hour, in-person CPR/AED certification course provides essential life-saving training for health care professionals, including BNAs, dental assistants, EMTs, paramedics, and other medical personnel. Participants receive hands-on instruction to recognize cardiac and respiratory emergencies, perform high-quality chest compressions, deliver effective ventilations, and safely use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in accordance with current certification standards.

Upon successful completion, students receive an American Heart Association CPR certification card. This class also meets the CPR requirements for Elgin Community College Health Professions students, ensuring program enrollment and clinical participation compliance.