will hold a Basic Life Support class from 5 to 9:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 18, at the BSU Gillett Wellness Center, 1801 Birch Lane NE.
This class is geared toward pre-hospital providers such as EMTs, paramedics, firefighters and in-facility hospital providers. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion card, valid for two years.
During this class participants will learn:
* High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
* The AHA Chain of Survival, specifically the BLS components
* Importance of teams in multi-rescuer resuscitation and performance as an effective team member during multi-rescuer CPR
* Relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants
BLS Initial / Renewal Course takes approximately 4.5 hours to complete, course time is based on one instructor, six students and two manikins.