HEED 323 - Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider

    Recent Professors
    Gina Hansen
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Summer 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    0.5
    Prerequisite
    None.
    Summer 2026 Sections
    View Summer 2026 sections of HEED 323
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course meets the requirements for American Heart Association certification as a Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Professional. It involves learning BLS skills that are applicable to any healthcare setting. Students will learn life-saving rescue techniques for adults, children, and infants individually and as part of a team dynamics, including performance of high-quality compressions, use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), ventilation techniques, opioid-associated emergencies, and choking. This course is specifically designed for those students who are going into training for healthcare professionals including nurses, physicians, EMS professionals, and other healthcare and public safety personnel.
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue 9:00am–1:15pm, Thu Fri 9:00am–1:15pm