Knowing the process of Basic Life Support (BLS) is critical in responding to life-threatening emergencies. The newest BLS course guidelines focus on doing several tasks simultaneously with a group process that promotes efficiency and minimization of errors.

This course will teach participants how to perform life support techniques including chest compressions, basic airway management, rescue breathing, AED use for defibrillation, and more.

The course package includes:

• An online BLS study guide
• A BLS instructional presentation
• Note - This course is for training in basic life support

Optional free certification available: This course is for training in Basic Life Support (BLS). If you would like to be certified, please visit us online at https://nhcps.com/mooc-life-saving-course/ and complete your BLS certification test. LearnDesk students receive the certification for free.

Quick facts about the course:

• This course does not offer a certificate. However, do not let that stop you from learning one of the most useful skills you could have in any environment: work, home, or outdoors. To know more about a certified BLS course, click here.
• The course is self-paced. That means you can take your time to go through the course content and the activities.
• The course activities are not to test you. They are there to get you thinking and applying your newfound knowledge, and also, to get you participating in the course's online community.