BLS certification thing

[MetricSystem]

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Hey guys,
Can someone kindly explain how to get BLS certificate?
http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/CPRAndECC/FindaCourse/Find-a-Course_UCM_303220_SubHomePage.jsp
I went to the link above and there are 2 options.
Which one is it?
and how long does it take to get the certificate??
Can you do everything online?

Searches haven't help me.
Thanks

 

[medic2089]

Since you're on SDN, I'm going to guarantee that you need to take a BLS for Healthcare Providers course. You cannot do everything online. There's a practical portion, and you'll have to find a location for that.

http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/CPRAn...-Providers---Classroom_UCM_303484_Article.jsp

 

[Deranged Medic]

I'm a BLS Instructor, so I may be able to shine some light on this for you. There are 2 different ways to obtain certification.

Option 1: Do the online "in class" portion, then find an instructor for the "skills" portion of the class (you should be able to search for instructors on the website.)

Option 2: Sign up for a class and complete the entire thing in one sitting. My classes are usually complete in 2.5 hours.

If you are in the Dayton, Ohio area, I can help you out. Otherwise, like I said, you should be able to search for instructors and classes via the website.

 

[MetricSystem]

Thanks you two!
Better go sign up for a class.

 

[keels99]

Thanks you two!
Better go sign up for a class.

Also, if you're accepted, check with your school, because some are offering a course prior to starting. I know mine is.

 

[MetricSystem]

Also, if you're accepted, check with your school, because some are offering a course prior to starting. I know mine is.

They said I need to take it and send them the copy of certificate(?) or something.
Congrats on your success this cycle!

 

[keels99]

They said I need to take it and send them the copy of certificate(?) or something.
Congrats on your success this cycle!

Ah, well, they don't offer it then haha sorry. I knew I was looking for BLS classes when I found out about the free ones offered on campus. And thank you, congrats on your success as well!