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Overview of the BCLS and BLS Certification Program. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification is a qualification demonstrating that someone has successfully completed a BCLS program. The program may take up to 6-8 hours. This program reviews the risks for respiratory and cardiac arrest. Other topics such as stroke, first aide, choking - conscious and unconscious, use of the AED (automatic external defibrillator) and safety are often included in the certification programs. The BCLS program is required for most healthcare professionals (HCPs) and must be retaken every two years. Healthcare professionals are also required to learn and practice additional advanced skills. These skills include using advanced airways and breathing devices. The CPR skills tested are chest compressions, ventilations, and relieving the obstruction in a choking victim. Proper use of the bag-mask-valve (AMBU bag) is also part of the training. HCPs are trained to perform CPR alone, as well as with a second rescuer. The CPR procedures learned are different for adults, children, and infants. To successfully pass the program one must be able to perform the skills according to the instructor's expectations and pass a written multiple-choice exam. Upon successful completion of the skills and written exams you will receive a BLS certification card, which will be due for renewal in two years.

Healthcare providers, such as physicians, nurses, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, respiratory therapists, physical and occupational therapists, physician's assistants, residents or fellows, medical and nursing students, aides, medical and nursing assistants, police officers, and other allied health personnel, all take the healthcare professional BLS Program. The general public does not take the BLS program. The terms Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), can be used interchangeably when talking about the certification classifications for healthcare professionals, but now BLS is the most commonly used term for this. What is CPR? Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is the basic term meaning to revive a person in cardiac (heart) and pulmonary (breathing) arrest. The victim's heart has stopped pumping blood and their breathing has stopped. There are no signs of breathing or response to the rescuer. If there is no breathing and no movement there probably is no heartbeat or pulse. The rescuer will call the emergency medical services (EMS) first, then begin CPR, and continue until help arrives.

Overview of the CPR-Heartsaver Program and the AED. The CPR-Heartsaver program can be taken by anyone - the general public as well as healthcare professionals. There are variations of this program that may include infant and children life-saving techniques. Always ask the instructor how you should prepare for class and what skills will be taught for the different age groups. Healthcare professionals can take the CPR-Heartsaver program as well. Many hospitals and clinics require this program for those who care for adult patients. The general public is not expected to take the more advanced healthcare professional BLS program. Again, the difference with the healthcare provider BLS program and the CPR-Heartsaver program is that in BLS program, advanced interventions using the proper equipment are taught, and knowing the essential CPR skills for all age groups is also taught.

There are other ways to have hospital volunteer opportunities. You might be interested in making items for a hospital from home. All hospitals need blankets and other comfort items. Children's hospitals especially need these kinds of supplies. Many of these hospitals have what is called a "hospital buddy". These cloth dolls are designed to help the child ease into treatment by providing them with a friend who will go through the same procedures as themselves. Call your local hospital to see if you can help make blankets or dolls for deserving patients.

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