Overview of the BCLS and BLS Certification Program
Basic Cardiac Support Certification (BCLS) is a qualification that demonstrates that someone has successfully completed the BCLS program. The program can take up to 6-8 hours. This program addresses the risks of respiratory and cardiac arrest. Other topics, such as stroke, first assistant, choking - conscious and unconscious, the use of AED (automatic external defibrillator) and safety, are often included in certification programs. The BCLS program is required for most health care professionals (HCP) and must be intercepted every two years. Health care professionals must also learn and practice additional advanced skills. These skills include the use of modern airways and breathing apparatus. Proven skills for NGN are chest compression, ventilation, and removal of obstacles in a suffocating victim. Proper use of the bag-mask-valve (AMBU bag) is also part of the training. HCPs are trained to perform only CPR, as well as with the second rescuer. The identified SPP procedures are different for adults, children and babies. To successfully complete the program, you must have the skills in accordance with the expectations of the teacher and take a written multi-choice exam. Upon successful completion of the skills and written exams, you will receive a BLS certification card, which must be renewed two years later.
Health professionals such as doctors, nurses, medical assistants, emergency medical specialists, respiratory therapists, physical and occupational therapists, medical assistants, residents or fellows, medical and nursing students, assistants, medical and nursing aides, police and other related medical professionals , everyone takes the BLS program for medical professionals. The general public does not accept the BLS program. The terms Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) can be used interchangeably when it comes to certification classifications for medical professionals, but now BLS is the most frequently used term for this.
What is CPR?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is the basic term meaning a person's revival in cardiac (cardiac) and pulmonary (respiratory) arrest. The victim's heart stopped pumping blood, and their breathing stopped. There are no signs of breathing or reaction to the rescuer. If there is no breathing and no movement, then there is probably no pulse or pulse. The rescuer will first call emergency medical services (EMS), then start CPR and continue working until help arrives.
CPR-Heartsaver and AED Program Overview
The CPR-Heartsaver program can be taken by anyone - the general public, as well as health professionals. There are variations of this program, which may include methods for saving babies and children. Always ask your instructor how you should prepare for classes and what skills will be taught for different age groups. Health care professionals can take the CPR-Heartsaver program. Many hospitals and clinics need this program for those who care for adult patients. It is expected that the general public will not accept a better BLS program for medical professionals. Again, the difference with the provider BLS program and the CPR-Heartsaver program is that the BLS program teaches advanced interventions using the proper equipment, and also learns the basic skills of CPR for all age groups.
In all NGN programs, participants will learn how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED). The AED is a battery-powered device designed to strike the victim’s heart. AED pads, which are applied to the victim's chest, while CPR is in progress, can also evaluate and determine the victim's heart rate (heart rate). AED will loudly tell the rescuer to press the shock button at the appropriate time. An electric shock from AED can stop a heart that is trembling and quickly restart it.
Search certification program
Finding the right class for your needs is not difficult. You can contact the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross (ARC) to find training centers (TC) in your area. Many ambulance and rescue services offer CPR training for the general community. You can easily check out the community library, community colleges, or local hospitals for community programs or health care providers. There are online programs on the Internet. These online programs usually do not meet the requirements for health care providers because they do not have the “hands” or skills training required for certification.
How to prepare for these programs
There are many readable materials available to prepare for learning BLS - in print and on the Internet. It’s also very important to look for YouTube for videos — this is especially useful. Ask the instructor any specific training material ahead of time. You can also expect to go down on your knees to compress the chest on the dummy for at least two minutes at a time. If you have any physical limitations, be sure to tell your instructor so that you can help you. You can easily bring a pillow to your knees. Knee gardening is great for this practice.
Conclusion
Once you have successfully completed the program and are certified, you may be interested in wearing your personal pocket mask so that direct contact ventilation with the victim you help is avoided. At present, CPR studies recommend “high-quality, fast and rigid chest compressions” without mouth-to-mouth ventilation. Compression of the chest is so important that if the victim is in a cardiac arrest situation outside the hospital, it is best to start and continue only compression, and preliminary interventions in the airways will begin from the moment of EMS.
