American Red Cross Basic Life Support Instructor Course – Blended Learning

This course provides instructor candidates with the essential knowledge about the BLS program and the Red Cross methods of instruction.
About this Event

Candidates in the BLS Instructor course must:

• Possess a current base-level American Red Cross BLS certification or equivalent.
• Successfully complete the online session prior to attending the in-person session of the instructor course.
• Obtain and review all instructor and participant materials before entering the in-person session of the instructor course.

The BLS program is designed for responders and professional healthcare clinicians who directly care for patients in a variety of settings and who could be called on to care for a critically ill patient. It is recommended that BLS Instructors hold:

• A professional license, certification, or role as a healthcare clinician, public safety professional responder, healthcare educator, public safety educator, or other qualified paramedical professional.
• Responsibilities that include responding to or managing patient care and resuscitation and/or professionally teaching healthcare clinicians or public safety professional responders

Eligible professions include (but are not limited to): dentists, registered nurses, nurse assistants, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, physical therapists, physicians, physician assistants, lifeguards, paramedics, EMTs, AEMTs, EMRs, firefighters and law enforcement officers.

The Basic Life Support Instructor course is offered in a blended learning format that includes:

• Basic Life Support Instructor course online session
• Basic Life Support Instructor course in-person session

The online session includes two components: an introduction to the Red Cross and the Resuscitation Suite™ portfolio and program-specific details that cover key aspects of the course instructors will teach. The online session will:

• Provide instructor candidates with essential knowledge about the Red Cross and the Basic Life Support program.

• Introduce instructor candidates to teaching strategies and techniques used when teaching courses and lessons in the American Red Cross Basic Life Support program.

• Help instructor candidates prepare for the in-person session.

• Give instructor candidates an overview of the Red Cross Learning Center and the administrative procedures they will use when delivering American Red Cross training.

At the end of each component of the online session, instructor candidates will complete a final assessment to demonstrate knowledge of the course content. The required learning assignments for a new (first-time) instructor candidate can be completed in about 2 hours, 30 minutes.

Instructor candidates must complete both components of the online session before attending the in-person session of the Basic Life Support Instructor course.

During the Basic Life Support Instructor course in-person session, instructor candidates must actively participate in all lesson activities and demonstrate proficiency in:

• Performing basic life support skills and other required skills.

• Using course materials.

• Conducting skill practices and practice and testing scenarios.

• Evaluating participants’ progress.

For more information, contact Michelle Helin at [email protected] or 608-930-7150.

Registration:

Course fee is $150 per participant.

Advance registration and payment is required. Fee is $150 per participant. The course fee includes the online session, in-person session, and links to the digital textbooks and resources. Print resources are available for purchase through the Red Cross Store.

Cancellation Policy:

We reserve the right to cancel a class. A minimum of 4 participants is required to run a class. In the event that a class would need to be cancelled, due to low enrollment, you will be contacted within a minimum of 3 business days.

In the event of inclement weather, we will attempt to contact you by the telephone number given on your registration form. You may also call Upland Hills Health at (608) 930-8000.

Please remember that there is limited space in these classes and a cost to provide this education to you. If you are unable to attend a class you have registered for, please notify us within 72 hours of the scheduled class to make the space available for another participant. Registration fees may be transferred as credit for other upcoming educational offerings, or a 50% refund issued. There will be a $20 processing fee for transfers & cancellations. There will not be any refund for no-shows.

Agenda
Lesson 1: Course Introduction Lesson
Lesson 2: Teaching the Basic Life Support Program: Part 1
Lesson 3: Teaching the Basic Life Support Program: Part 2
Lesson 4: Next Steps as an Instructor