Basic Life Support (BLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS) trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. This reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).
Who should take the exam?
This is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings.
Course structure
In this you will learn about:
- High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
- The AHA Chain of Survival, specifically the BLS components
- Important early use of an AED
- Effective ventilations using a barrier device
- Importance of teams in multirescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multirescuer CPR
- Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants
Exam Format and Information
Exam Name Basic Life Support | Exam Code BLS |
| Exam Duration 1-2 hours | Exam Format Multiple Choice |
| Exam type 0 | Number of Questions 0 |
| Validity 2 years | Exam Status Live |
Exam Language English | Pass Score 0 |
Basic Life Support (BLS) FAQs
For how long Basic Life Support (BLS) is valid?
BLS is valid for 2 years.
Do you provide any preparation guidance for this certification exam?
Yes our experts frequently blog about the tips and tricks for exam preparation.
Does the BLS allow students to take both the prehospital and in-hospital tracks?
Yes. Once a student has successfully completed the first track and passed the coinciding exam, BLS completion certificate will be available for the student to print for entry into the hands-on skills session. The student may go back into the course and take the second track; however, an additional HeartCode BLS course completion certificate will not be issued for the second track.
Does Testprep Training offer Money Back Guarantee for the Exam Simulator?
Yes, we offer a 100% unconditional money back guarantee. In case you are not able to clear the exam for then you can request for the full refund. Please note that we only refund the cost of product purchased from Testprep Training and not the Exam cost.
What is Basic Life Support (BLS)?
Basic Life Support (BLS) trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. This reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).
What is the time duration for Basic Life Support (BLS) exam?
It will take 1-2 hour to complete the BLS exam.
Who is best suitable for the Basic Life Support (BLS) exam?
This is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings.
What is the Basic Life Support (BLS) exam course outline?
In this you will learn about:
• High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
• The AHA Chain of Survival, specifically the BLS components
• Important early use of an AED
• Effective ventilations using a barrier device
• Importance of teams in multirescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multirescuer CPR
• Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants
What is an instrumented directive feedback device?
Instrumented directive feedback device measures rate, depth, hand position, release, and chest compression fraction and gives real-time audio and/or visual feedback on these items. At a minimum, the device must measure and give real-time audio and/or visual feedback on rate and depth. This information then allows students to selfcorrect their skills.
In which language we can give the Basic Life Support (BLS) exam?
The exam can be given in English language.
Is CE/CME available for Basic Life Support (BLS) exam?
Yes, continuing education is available for the BLS.
What is blended learning?
Blended learning is a combination of eLearning, in which a student completes part of the course in a self-directed manner, followed by a hands-on skills session.
Is there any assistance from Testprep Training in terms of exam preparation?
Yes, Testprep Training offers email support for any certification related query while you are preparing for the exam using our practice exams. Your query will be handled by experts in due course.
Can BLS Instructors teach first aid?
Yes, BLS Instructors are authorized to teach all Heartsaver-level courses, including Heartsaver First Aid, Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED and Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid CPR AED. Instructors must have a copy of the appropriate Instructor manual for the course that they are teaching. It is also highly recommended that BLS Instructors review a copy of the student workbook for each course prior to teaching the course.
For how long is the license valid after purchase?
Once purchased, the practice exams can be access for the lifetime.
Can we try the free test before purchasing the practice exam?
Yes testprep training offers free practice tests for Exam which can be used before the final purchase for complete test.
Do you offer any discount on the bulk purchase?
Yes we offer nearly 50% discount for the order more than 10 products at a time. You can reach the testprep training Helpdesk for more details. The member of support staff will respond as soon as possible.