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This is an American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) refresher. This course is for healthcare providers needing to renew an existing AHA Basic Life Support certification. Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications are valid for 2 years from the month of issue.

The goal of the BLS Course is to train participants to save the lives of victims in cardiac arrest through high-quality CPR individually or as part of a team. BLS skills are applicable to any healthcare setting. BLS students will learn rescue techniques for adults, children and infants.

This course is designed for healthcare providers and trained first responders who provide care to patients in a wide variety of settings ro by those in a healthcare training program.

On successful completion of this course, the student will receive a BLS provider eCard issued by the American Heart Association

If you have questions, email umems@umn.edu

Outline

This course will utilize lecture/discussion, videos and practice to ensure understanding and the ability to perform the tasks needed to successfully perform CPR individually or as a member.

Both a written and skill exam will be completed. A copy of the BLS student book will be provided during the course.

 

 

Objectives

Learning Objectives

At the end of the BLS Course, students will be able to:

  • Describe the importance of high-quality CPR and its impact on survival
  • Describe all the steps of the Chain of Survival
  • Apply the BLS concepts of the Chain of Survival
  • Recognize when someone needs CPR
  • Perform high-quality CPR for an adult, a child and an infant
  • Describe the importance of early use of an AED
  • Demonstrate the appropriate use of an AED
  • Provide effective ventilation by using a barrier device
  • Describe the importance of teams in multirescuer resuscitation
  • Perform as an effective team member during multirescuer resuscitation
  • Describe how to relieve foreign-body airway obstruction for an adult, a child, and an infant
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Section Title
AHA Basic Life Support Recertification
Type
Short Course
Days
Th
Time
5:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Mar 06, 2025
Campus
Twin Cities (US Central Time)
Building
University Office Plaza
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
3.0
Delivery Options
Short Course  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition $60.00
Reading List / Textbook

A loaner copy of the BLS student manual will be provided during class. If you wish to purchase your own copy, you may do so through the American Heart Association:

https://shopcpr.heart.org/product-type/us-student-materials?aha_product_type=97&associated_course=49&audience=59

Section Details

This is a monthly offering of the American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) refresher. This course is for healthcare providers needing to renew an existing AHA Basic Life Support certification. Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications are valid for 2 years from the month of issue.

The goal of the BLS Course is to train participants to save the lives of victims in cardiac arrest through high-quality CPR individually or as part of a team. BLS skills are applicable to any healthcare setting. BLS students will learn rescue techniques for adults, children and infants.

This course will utilize lecture/discussion, videos and practice to ensure understanding and the ability to perform the tasks needed to successfully perform CPR individually or as a member.

Both a written and skill exam will be completed. A copy of the BLS student book will be provided during the course.

If you have physical conditions that may prevent you from participating in this course, please email umems@umn.edu prior to registration. We will work to accommodate your needs where possible within the stated course completion requirements.

UMEMS EMT staff and volunteers, certified as AHA BLS instructors will provide this training.

On successful completion of this course, the student will receive a BLS provider eCard issued by the American Heart Association.

 

Cancellation & Drop Policy:

UMEMS will not normally drop a BLS Refresher class less than 2 days prior to class date. In the event of a UMEMS cancellation, all registered students will be given a 100% refund of their tuition.

Students may drop the class up to 3 days before the class date and receive a full refund. A 50% drop fee will apply to students dropping the course within 3 days of the course date. Once the class is underway, there is no refund. However, registered students will have one opportunity within 6 months to transfer to a different refresher course held by UMEMS. Please contact umems@umn.edu if you need to transfer to a different section.

If you have questions, email umems@umn.edu.

 

 

Section Title
AHA Basic Life Support Recertification
Type
Short Course
Days
Th
Time
5:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Apr 03, 2025
Campus
Twin Cities (US Central Time)
Building
University Office Plaza
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
3.0
Delivery Options
Short Course  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition $60.00
Reading List / Textbook

A loaner copy of the BLS student manual will be provided during class. If you wish to purchase your own copy, you may do so through the American Heart Association:

https://shopcpr.heart.org/product-type/us-student-materials?aha_product_type=97&associated_course=49&audience=59

Section Details

This is a monthly offering of the American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) refresher. This course is for healthcare providers needing to renew an existing AHA Basic Life Support certification. Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications are valid for 2 years from the month of issue.

The goal of the BLS Course is to train participants to save the lives of victims in cardiac arrest through high-quality CPR individually or as part of a team. BLS skills are applicable to any healthcare setting. BLS students will learn rescue techniques for adults, children and infants.

This course will utilize lecture/discussion, videos and practice to ensure understanding and the ability to perform the tasks needed to successfully perform CPR individually or as a member.

Both a written and skill exam will be completed. A copy of the BLS student book will be provided during the course.

If you have physical conditions that may prevent you from participating in this course, please email umems@umn.edu prior to registration. We will work to accommodate your needs where possible within the stated course completion requirements.

UMEMS EMT staff and volunteers, certified as AHA BLS instructors will provide this training.

On successful completion of this course, the student will receive a BLS provider eCard issued by the American Heart Association.

 

Cancellation & Drop Policy:

UMEMS will not normally drop a BLS Refresher class less than 2 days prior to class date. In the event of a UMEMS cancellation, all registered students will be given a 100% refund of their tuition.

Students may drop the class up to 3 days before the class date and receive a full refund. A 50% drop fee will apply to students dropping the course within 3 days of the course date. Once the class is underway, there is no refund. However, registered students will have one opportunity within 6 months to transfer to a different refresher course held by UMEMS. Please contact umems@umn.edu if you need to transfer to a different section.

If you have questions, email umems@umn.edu.

 

Section Title
AHA Basic Life Support Recertification
Type
Short Course
Days
Th
Time
5:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
May 01, 2025
Campus
Twin Cities (US Central Time)
Building
University Office Plaza
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
3.0
Delivery Options
Short Course  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition $60.00
Reading List / Textbook

A loaner copy of the BLS student manual will be provided during class. If you wish to purchase your own copy, you may do so through the American Heart Association:

https://shopcpr.heart.org/product-type/us-student-materials?aha_product_type=97&associated_course=49&audience=59

Section Details

This is a monthly offering of the American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) refresher. This course is for healthcare providers needing to renew an existing AHA Basic Life Support certification. Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications are valid for 2 years from the month of issue.

The goal of the BLS Course is to train participants to save the lives of victims in cardiac arrest through high-quality CPR individually or as part of a team. BLS skills are applicable to any healthcare setting. BLS students will learn rescue techniques for adults, children and infants.

This course will utilize lecture/discussion, videos and practice to ensure understanding and the ability to perform the tasks needed to successfully perform CPR individually or as a member.

Both a written and skill exam will be completed. A copy of the BLS student book will be provided during the course.

If you have physical conditions that may prevent you from participating in this course, please email umems@umn.edu prior to registration. We will work to accommodate your needs where possible within the stated course completion requirements.

UMEMS EMT staff and volunteers, certified as AHA BLS instructors will provide this training.

On successful completion of this course, the student will receive a BLS provider eCard issued by the American Heart Association.

 

Cancellation & Drop Policy:

UMEMS will not normally drop a BLS Refresher class less than 2 days prior to class date. In the event of a UMEMS cancellation, all registered students will be given a 100% refund of their tuition.

Students may drop the class up to 3 days before the class date and receive a full refund. A 50% drop fee will apply to students dropping the course within 3 days of the course date. Once the class is underway, there is no refund. However, registered students will have one opportunity within 6 months to transfer to a different refresher course held by UMEMS. Please contact umems@umn.edu if you need to transfer to a different section.

If you have questions, email umems@umn.edu.

 

Section Title
AHA Basic Life Support Recertification
Type
Short Course
Days
Th
Time
5:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Jun 05, 2025
Campus
Twin Cities (US Central Time)
Building
University Office Plaza
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
3.0
Delivery Options
Short Course  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition $60.00
Reading List / Textbook

A loaner copy of the BLS student manual will be provided during class. If you wish to purchase your own copy, you may do so through the American Heart Association:

https://shopcpr.heart.org/product-type/us-student-materials?aha_product_type=97&associated_course=49&audience=59

Section Details

This is a monthly offering of the American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) refresher. This course is for healthcare providers needing to renew an existing AHA Basic Life Support certification. Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications are valid for 2 years from the month of issue.

The goal of the BLS Course is to train participants to save the lives of victims in cardiac arrest through high-quality CPR individually or as part of a team. BLS skills are applicable to any healthcare setting. BLS students will learn rescue techniques for adults, children and infants.

This course will utilize lecture/discussion, videos and practice to ensure understanding and the ability to perform the tasks needed to successfully perform CPR individually or as a member.

Both a written and skill exam will be completed. A copy of the BLS student book will be provided during the course.

If you have physical conditions that may prevent you from participating in this course, please email umems@umn.edu prior to registration. We will work to accommodate your needs where possible within the stated course completion requirements.

UMEMS EMT staff and volunteers, certified as AHA BLS instructors will provide this training.

On successful completion of this course, the student will receive a BLS provider eCard issued by the American Heart Association.

 

Cancellation & Drop Policy:

UMEMS will not normally drop a BLS Refresher class less than 2 days prior to class date. In the event of a UMEMS cancellation, all registered students will be given a 100% refund of their tuition.

Students may drop the class up to 3 days before the class date and receive a full refund. A 50% drop fee will apply to students dropping the course within 3 days of the course date. Once the class is underway, there is no refund. However, registered students will have one opportunity within 6 months to transfer to a different refresher course held by UMEMS. Please contact umems@umn.edu if you need to transfer to a different section.

If you have questions, email umems@umn.edu.

 

Section Title
AHA Basic Life Support Recertification
Type
Short Course
Days
Th
Time
5:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Jul 03, 2025
Campus
Twin Cities (US Central Time)
Building
University Office Plaza
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
3.0
Delivery Options
Short Course  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition $60.00
Reading List / Textbook

A loaner copy of the BLS student manual will be provided during class. If you wish to purchase your own copy, you may do so through the American Heart Association:

https://shopcpr.heart.org/product-type/us-student-materials?aha_product_type=97&associated_course=49&audience=59

Section Details

This is a monthly offering of the American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) refresher. This course is for healthcare providers needing to renew an existing AHA Basic Life Support certification. Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications are valid for 2 years from the month of issue.

The goal of the BLS Course is to train participants to save the lives of victims in cardiac arrest through high-quality CPR individually or as part of a team. BLS skills are applicable to any healthcare setting. BLS students will learn rescue techniques for adults, children and infants.

This course will utilize lecture/discussion, videos and practice to ensure understanding and the ability to perform the tasks needed to successfully perform CPR individually or as a member.

Both a written and skill exam will be completed. A copy of the BLS student book will be provided during the course.

If you have physical conditions that may prevent you from participating in this course, please email umems@umn.edu prior to registration. We will work to accommodate your needs where possible within the stated course completion requirements.

UMEMS EMT staff and volunteers, certified as AHA BLS instructors will provide this training.

On successful completion of this course, the student will receive a BLS provider eCard issued by the American Heart Association.

 

Cancellation & Drop Policy:

UMEMS will not normally drop a BLS Refresher class less than 2 days prior to class date. In the event of a UMEMS cancellation, all registered students will be given a 100% refund of their tuition.

Students may drop the class up to 3 days before the class date and receive a full refund. A 50% drop fee will apply to students dropping the course within 3 days of the course date. Once the class is underway, there is no refund. However, registered students will have one opportunity within 6 months to transfer to a different refresher course held by UMEMS. Please contact umems@umn.edu if you need to transfer to a different section.

If you have questions, email umems@umn.edu.

 

Section Title
AHA Basic Life Support Recertification
Type
Short Course
Days
Th
Time
5:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Aug 07, 2025
Campus
Twin Cities (US Central Time)
Building
University Office Plaza
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
3.0
Delivery Options
Short Course  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition $60.00
Reading List / Textbook

A loaner copy of the BLS student manual will be provided during class. If you wish to purchase your own copy, you may do so through the American Heart Association:

https://shopcpr.heart.org/product-type/us-student-materials?aha_product_type=97&associated_course=49&audience=59

Section Details

This is a monthly offering of the American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) refresher. This course is for healthcare providers needing to renew an existing AHA Basic Life Support certification. Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications are valid for 2 years from the month of issue.

The goal of the BLS Course is to train participants to save the lives of victims in cardiac arrest through high-quality CPR individually or as part of a team. BLS skills are applicable to any healthcare setting. BLS students will learn rescue techniques for adults, children and infants.

This course will utilize lecture/discussion, videos and practice to ensure understanding and the ability to perform the tasks needed to successfully perform CPR individually or as a member.

Both a written and skill exam will be completed. A copy of the BLS student book will be provided during the course.

If you have physical conditions that may prevent you from participating in this course, please email umems@umn.edu prior to registration. We will work to accommodate your needs where possible within the stated course completion requirements.

UMEMS EMT staff and volunteers, certified as AHA BLS instructors will provide this training.

On successful completion of this course, the student will receive a BLS provider eCard issued by the American Heart Association.

 

Cancellation & Drop Policy:

UMEMS will not normally drop a BLS Refresher class less than 2 days prior to class date. In the event of a UMEMS cancellation, all registered students will be given a 100% refund of their tuition.

Students may drop the class up to 3 days before the class date and receive a full refund. A 50% drop fee will apply to students dropping the course within 3 days of the course date. Once the class is underway, there is no refund. However, registered students will have one opportunity within 6 months to transfer to a different refresher course held by UMEMS. Please contact umems@umn.edu if you need to transfer to a different section.

If you have questions, email umems@umn.edu.

 

Section Title
AHA Basic Life Support Recertification
Type
Short Course
Days
Th
Time
5:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Sep 04, 2025
Campus
Twin Cities (US Central Time)
Building
University Office Plaza
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
3.0
Delivery Options
Short Course  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition $60.00
Reading List / Textbook

A loaner copy of the BLS student manual will be provided during class. If you wish to purchase your own copy, you may do so through the American Heart Association:

https://shopcpr.heart.org/product-type/us-student-materials?aha_product_type=97&associated_course=49&audience=59

Section Details

This is a monthly offering of the American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) refresher. This course is for healthcare providers needing to renew an existing AHA Basic Life Support certification. Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications are valid for 2 years from the month of issue.

The goal of the BLS Course is to train participants to save the lives of victims in cardiac arrest through high-quality CPR individually or as part of a team. BLS skills are applicable to any healthcare setting. BLS students will learn rescue techniques for adults, children and infants.

This course will utilize lecture/discussion, videos and practice to ensure understanding and the ability to perform the tasks needed to successfully perform CPR individually or as a member.

Both a written and skill exam will be completed. A copy of the BLS student book will be provided during the course.

If you have physical conditions that may prevent you from participating in this course, please email umems@umn.edu prior to registration. We will work to accommodate your needs where possible within the stated course completion requirements.

UMEMS EMT staff and volunteers, certified as AHA BLS instructors will provide this training.

On successful completion of this course, the student will receive a BLS provider eCard issued by the American Heart Association.

 

Cancellation & Drop Policy:

UMEMS will not normally drop a BLS Refresher class less than 2 days prior to class date. In the event of a UMEMS cancellation, all registered students will be given a 100% refund of their tuition.

Students may drop the class up to 3 days before the class date and receive a full refund. A 50% drop fee will apply to students dropping the course within 3 days of the course date. Once the class is underway, there is no refund. However, registered students will have one opportunity within 6 months to transfer to a different refresher course held by UMEMS. Please contact umems@umn.edu if you need to transfer to a different section.

If you have questions, email umems@umn.edu.

 

Section Title
AHA Basic Life Support Recertification
Type
Short Course
Days
Th
Time
5:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Oct 02, 2025
Campus
Twin Cities (US Central Time)
Building
University Office Plaza
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
3.0
Delivery Options
Short Course  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition $60.00
Reading List / Textbook

A loaner copy of the BLS student manual will be provided during class. If you wish to purchase your own copy, you may do so through the American Heart Association:

https://shopcpr.heart.org/product-type/us-student-materials?aha_product_type=97&associated_course=49&audience=59

Section Details

This is a monthly offering of the American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) refresher. This course is for healthcare providers needing to renew an existing AHA Basic Life Support certification. Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications are valid for 2 years from the month of issue.

The goal of the BLS Course is to train participants to save the lives of victims in cardiac arrest through high-quality CPR individually or as part of a team. BLS skills are applicable to any healthcare setting. BLS students will learn rescue techniques for adults, children and infants.

This course will utilize lecture/discussion, videos and practice to ensure understanding and the ability to perform the tasks needed to successfully perform CPR individually or as a member.

Both a written and skill exam will be completed. A copy of the BLS student book will be provided during the course.

If you have physical conditions that may prevent you from participating in this course, please email umems@umn.edu prior to registration. We will work to accommodate your needs where possible within the stated course completion requirements.

UMEMS EMT staff and volunteers, certified as AHA BLS instructors will provide this training.

On successful completion of this course, the student will receive a BLS provider eCard issued by the American Heart Association.

 

Cancellation & Drop Policy:

UMEMS will not normally drop a BLS Refresher class less than 2 days prior to class date. In the event of a UMEMS cancellation, all registered students will be given a 100% refund of their tuition.

Students may drop the class up to 3 days before the class date and receive a full refund. A 50% drop fee will apply to students dropping the course within 3 days of the course date. Once the class is underway, there is no refund. However, registered students will have one opportunity within 6 months to transfer to a different refresher course held by UMEMS. Please contact umems@umn.edu if you need to transfer to a different section.

If you have questions, email umems@umn.edu.

 

Section Title
AHA Basic Life Support Recertification
Type
Short Course
Days
Th
Time
5:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Nov 06, 2025
Campus
Twin Cities (US Central Time)
Building
University Office Plaza
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
3.0
Delivery Options
Short Course  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition $60.00
Reading List / Textbook

A loaner copy of the BLS student manual will be provided during class. If you wish to purchase your own copy, you may do so through the American Heart Association:

https://shopcpr.heart.org/product-type/us-student-materials?aha_product_type=97&associated_course=49&audience=59

Section Details

This is a monthly offering of the American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) refresher. This course is for healthcare providers needing to renew an existing AHA Basic Life Support certification. Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications are valid for 2 years from the month of issue.

The goal of the BLS Course is to train participants to save the lives of victims in cardiac arrest through high-quality CPR individually or as part of a team. BLS skills are applicable to any healthcare setting. BLS students will learn rescue techniques for adults, children and infants.

This course will utilize lecture/discussion, videos and practice to ensure understanding and the ability to perform the tasks needed to successfully perform CPR individually or as a member.

Both a written and skill exam will be completed. A copy of the BLS student book will be provided during the course.

If you have physical conditions that may prevent you from participating in this course, please email umems@umn.edu prior to registration. We will work to accommodate your needs where possible within the stated course completion requirements.

UMEMS EMT staff and volunteers, certified as AHA BLS instructors will provide this training.

On successful completion of this course, the student will receive a BLS provider eCard issued by the American Heart Association.

 

Cancellation & Drop Policy:

UMEMS will not normally drop a BLS Refresher class less than 2 days prior to class date. In the event of a UMEMS cancellation, all registered students will be given a 100% refund of their tuition.

Students may drop the class up to 3 days before the class date and receive a full refund. A 50% drop fee will apply to students dropping the course within 3 days of the course date. Once the class is underway, there is no refund. However, registered students will have one opportunity within 6 months to transfer to a different refresher course held by UMEMS. Please contact umems@umn.edu if you need to transfer to a different section.

If you have questions, email umems@umn.edu.

 

Section Title
AHA Basic Life Support Recertification
Type
Short Course
Days
Th
Time
5:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Dec 04, 2025
Campus
Twin Cities (US Central Time)
Building
University Office Plaza
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
3.0
Delivery Options
Short Course  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition $60.00
Reading List / Textbook

A loaner copy of the BLS student manual will be provided during class. If you wish to purchase your own copy, you may do so through the American Heart Association:

https://shopcpr.heart.org/product-type/us-student-materials?aha_product_type=97&associated_course=49&audience=59

Section Details

This is a monthly offering of the American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) refresher. This course is for healthcare providers needing to renew an existing AHA Basic Life Support certification. Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications are valid for 2 years from the month of issue.

The goal of the BLS Course is to train participants to save the lives of victims in cardiac arrest through high-quality CPR individually or as part of a team. BLS skills are applicable to any healthcare setting. BLS students will learn rescue techniques for adults, children and infants.

This course will utilize lecture/discussion, videos and practice to ensure understanding and the ability to perform the tasks needed to successfully perform CPR individually or as a member.

Both a written and skill exam will be completed. A copy of the BLS student book will be provided during the course.

If you have physical conditions that may prevent you from participating in this course, please email umems@umn.edu prior to registration. We will work to accommodate your needs where possible within the stated course completion requirements.

UMEMS EMT staff and volunteers, certified as AHA BLS instructors will provide this training.

On successful completion of this course, the student will receive a BLS provider eCard issued by the American Heart Association.

 

Cancellation & Drop Policy:

UMEMS will not normally drop a BLS Refresher class less than 2 days prior to class date. In the event of a UMEMS cancellation, all registered students will be given a 100% refund of their tuition.

Students may drop the class up to 3 days before the class date and receive a full refund. A 50% drop fee will apply to students dropping the course within 3 days of the course date. Once the class is underway, there is no refund. However, registered students will have one opportunity within 6 months to transfer to a different refresher course held by UMEMS. Please contact umems@umn.edu if you need to transfer to a different section.

If you have questions, email umems@umn.edu.

 

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