Basic Life Support (BLS)

BLS Healthcare Provider Course is a nationally recognized program designed by the American Heart Association (AHA) for health care professionals to:

  • Recognize different life-threatening emergencies;
  • Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR);
  • Use an automated external defibrillator (AED); and
  • Relieve choking in a safe, timely, and effective manner.


BLS Initial          BLS Renewal

The BLS Healthcare Provider course is intended for certified and non-certified, licensed or nonlicensed healthcare professionals such as physicians, nurses, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, respiratory therapists, physical and occupational therapists, physician’s assistants, residents or fellows, medical or nursing students in training, aides, medical or nursing assistants, police officers, and other allied health personnel.

The material will be covered in small group lectures, demonstrations, evaluation of case-based scenarios, and practice.

additional information
2013 BLS Flyer pdf

Map and parking pdf

CANCELLATION POLICY
Due to the limited number of registrations per class, the UNMC Center for Continuing Education will enforce a $10 processing fee for all cancellations and transfers. Half the registration fee will be retained for cancellations made less than 10 business days before the start of the course. Refunds will not be given to no-shows.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
Please call 402-559-4290.
questions?
Please contact:
Debbie Von Seggern-Johnson,
NRPM, EMSI

EMS and Trauma Coordinator
402-559-5919