CPR course differences explained

       Heartsaver CPR Courses               VS         B.L.S. for Healthcare

American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR courses are designed for the general public, and highlight the steps to CPR and AED use performed by a single lay rescuer.




Some of the things taught in a Heartsaver CPR course include:

1. One rescuer CPR on an adult, child and infant.
2. Key components of high quality CPR.
3. AED use on an adult and child.
4. Relief of choking for an adult, child, or infant.
5. The adult and child chain of survival, which highlights the decision making processes of initiating CPR.
6. Use of a CPR pocket mask.

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AHA's Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers is a course designed specifically for healthcare workers, who are frequently in an environment that requires a coordinated team  approach to CPR.


BLS courses cover all of the Heartsaver teaching points, but add:

1. One AND two rescuer CPR on victims of all age groups, including compression/ ventilation ratio modifications for two rescuer CPR in children and infants.
2. Modifications of CPR for victims with an advanced airway.
3. Pulse checks.
4. Respiratory Arrest scenarios.
5. Use of the bag-valve mask.
6. A team centered approach with emphasis on communication.
7. AED use in infants.

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Author:  Scott Carpenter