Basic Life Support (BLS) Course

Introduction

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American Heart Association–Accredited Training & Certification

Batterjee Medical College BMC offers AHA-accredited Basic Life Support BLS courses for students and healthcare providers. Training is delivered on campus by AHA-qualified instructors using high-fidelity manikins and scenario-based practice, so you leave confident and ready to act.

Why choose BLS with AHA at BMC?
- Global recognition: AHA BLS is widely accepted by hospitals, licensing bodies, and academic partners worldwide—ideal for graduates seeking internships, residencies, or employment outside Saudi Arabia.
- Digital eCard: Receive an AHA eCard with QR verification that employers can validate online, reducing onboarding delays.
- Up-to-date science: Content follows the latest AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC, with frequent updates and strong evidence review.
- Learner resources: Access official AHA materials, videos, and knowledge checks to reinforce skills after the course.
- Pathway to advanced AHA courses: AHA BLS seamlessly ladders into ACLS/PALS and other AHA offerings.
Compared with local certifications (e.g., Saudi Heart Association):
AHA certification is designed for international portability, comes with a globally verifiable eCard, and aligns with AHA’s widely recognized credential pathways. Many learners prefer AHA when planning overseas rotations, fellowships, or employment.

Objectives

- High-quality adult, child, and infant CPR
- Effective ventilation with barrier device and bag-mask
- Early use of an AED and safe defibrillation workflow
- Team-based resuscitation roles and closed-loop communication
- Relief of choking (adult/child/infant)

Main theme

Instructor-Led Training (ILT):
Classroom skills practice + assessment

Duration:
Typically, 3–4 hours (skills session) after pre-course work for blended; 5–6 hours for instructor-led.

Language:
English instruction with bilingual support when needed.

Prerequisites

- Before the course, please buy and read the BLS Provider Manual
BLS Provider Manual – eBook (International English)

- Bring a valid government or student ID.
- Bring the course registration receipt.
- Attendance in medical uniform is required.
- Please read the terms and conditions when registering.
- You will be practicing skills that require you to work on your hands and knees; the course requires bending, standing and lifting. If an existing acute physical condition prevents you from these activities, please notify the instructor.

Note:
- Certificates will be issued within 3 days to 3 weeks.
- The registration fee is non-refundable.

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