About
The American Heart Association BLS Course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies and to, give high-quality chest compression, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. This course is for EMTs, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals. In the Instructor-led course, students participate in simulated clinical scenarios. Students work with an AHA BLS Instructor to complete BLS skills practice and skills testing. Students also must complete a written exam.
After successful completion of this course you will receive an American Heart Association BLS Provider card. This certification is good for 2 years from the completion date of the course.
Organization
Centre LifeLink EMS
Centre LifeLink EMS
Centre LifeLink EMS, a nonprofit organization headquartered in State College, PA, has been serving Centre County since 1941. It operates the Phlebotomy Institute of Central PA, offering a 7-week hybrid Clinical Phlebotomy program. This program combines online learning with in-person clinical training, focusing on proper techniques for blood sample collection using venipuncture and capillary puncture. Students benefit from certified instructors and a 40-hour externship for real-life experience, preparing them for a healthcare career.
Highlights:
- One of only three ambulance services in Pennsylvania certified by the Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS)
- Operates the Phlebotomy Institute of Central PA
- Offers a 7-week hybrid clinical phlebotomy program
- Accredited as an EMS Education Institute by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Bureau of EMS