4 Tips For Preparing For Your BLS Certification

Do you have an upcoming American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification course? Are you looking for a few study tips to prepare? Here are 4 strategies to help you be better equipped for the BLS certification course.

What is the bls certification?

The Basic Life Support (BLS) certification offered by the American Heart Association (AHA), provides healthcare providers and even the laymen rescuer with skills needed to respond to life-threatening emergencies. The BLS certification training covers CPR for adults, children, and infants as well as  choking and proper AED usage for individuals of all ages.

Select a training option that meets your needs

Would you prefer to take a 100% in person class or a blended learning class which includes both an online component as well as an in-person skills testing session.

Create a list of questions in advance

If reviewing the materials before your class, remember to take notes and write down any questions you have. Then, bring a list of those questions to class which will allow you to clarify various topics with the instructor.

Learn and memorize Key bls terminology

Like any new subject matter, it's important to familiarize yourself with important BLS words and phrases prior to your class. These various terms include the following:
1. Compression rate
2. Ventilation
3. Chest recoil
4. Defibrillation
5. Compression depth
6. CPR cycles
7. Multiple rescuer
8. Single rescuer
9. AED
All of these terms are vital to an in-depth understanding and practical application of BLS skills.

Actively Engage in Class Discussions

In order to gain the most information from your BLS certification class it is important to ​participate during class activities and discussions. In addition, by practicing skills repeatedly during your BLS certification class will also provide an additional reinforcement your learning while increasing your understanding and competence of lifesaving skills.

Take a bls certification class with help-A-Heart CPR

Are you ready to take your BLS skills to the next level? Help-A-Heart CPR is committed to providing an environment that is engaging and supportive and designed to help all students achieve their certification. Do you have any questions? You can reach us through our online form or call 210-380-5344.