BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - ERC

The BLS CPR Course (ERC) is intended for participants who provide health care to patients in a wide variety of settings, including in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings.

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These healthcare providers may include (but are not limited to) doctors, nurses, paramedics, medical technicians, respiratory therapists, physical and occupational therapists, doctor’s assistants, registrars, interns, medical and nursing students in training, aides, medical and nursing assistants and other allied health personnel.

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The BLS CPR Course is also designed for anyone who is required to take a Healthcare Provider Course for employment. The Course is a prerequisite for advanced courses in resuscitation, including Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS-ERC), Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS-ERC) and BLS CPR Instructor Courses. 

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The BLS CPR course comprises several modules and teaches the skills of CPR and choking for victims of all ages, including ventilation with barrier devices, pocket masks, bag-valve-mask devices with supplemental oxygen, and the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AED).

 

Duration

1/2 day course (08h00 - 13h00)

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Accreditation

CPD Desk - Health Professional Council Namibia