Know This Before You Enroll in BLS Certification & Training Course
Who needs BLS Certification Training?
First thing first, you need to know who needs this lif-saving training and certification.
- Lifeguards
- Dental Professionals
- Nursing Home Staff
- Airline Personnel
- Hotel and Hospitality Staff
- Cruise Ship Staff
- Security Personnel
- Public Transport Employees
- Factory and Industrial Workers
- Adventure Sports Instructors
- Social Workers
- Scouts and Youth Leaders
- Construction Workers
- Prison Staff
- Non-Profit Organizations Involved in Disaster Response
- Park Rangers
- Athletic Trainers
- Event and Concert Staff
- Volunteers at Large Public Gatherings
- University and College Staff
- Mental Health Professionals
- Pharmacists
Note: BLS certification and training is a life-saving skill/technique where you will learn to react to emergencies while identifying properly, immediately and effectively
Trainer Background
Research the trainer and the training school before you enrol in any course. It’s essential to know your trainer's background, if they are certified and experienced, and if the training school’s verified to issue a certification card.
If you are near San Francesco Bay Area, Heart Start CPR is an American Heart Association (AHA) verified and certified Basic Life Support (BLS) training school. Their trainers are Firefighters and Paramedics. It’s wow because you are getting their on-field and first-hand experience and knowledge.
And yes, they provide other certification courses: PALS, BLS, ACLS, Stop the Bleed, and Fire Training. Check out their BLS certification course here.
Certification Validity
As already discussed above, check if the training school’s certification is valid. If your employer accepts the certification. Sometimes the issue arises with online certification because some (very few) employers in the US may ask you to attend physical BLS classes.
Same Day Certification
Most of the emergency training schools provide same-day certificate and renewal services. It’s up to you whether you need the certificate on the same day.
Availability
If you are an in-class type of person, then attending class is an option for you. Check if your training school is near and easy to visit. If not, online class is the only option for you.
Also read: How long does CPR class takes