Inside an American Heart Association BLS CPR Class in Arlington

Walk into a hands-on CPR class and the equipment gives away much of what is about to happen. Training manikins are ready for practice, AED trainers are part of the setup, and students will spend a good portion of the session working through skills rather than simply listening to a presentation.

That is the format used by CPR Certification Arlington, an Official American Heart Association Training Site serving Arlington, Irving and surrounding DFW communities.

For someone who has never taken BLS CPR before, knowing how the course is set up can make the first class much easier to picture.

How Is a Hands-On BLS CPR Class Set Up

American Heart Association Basic Life Support training combines instruction with practice. Students work with manikins and other training equipment as they move through the course material.

The manikins used in class represent different age groups. That allows adult, child and infant CPR techniques to be taught within the complete BLS course rather than as separate classes.

AED trainers are used as well. Students can handle the equipment, work with training pads and follow the device prompts as part of the course.

The class also includes skills checks and course assessments that must be completed successfully. Students usually receive their BLS card on the same day after successful completion, according to CPR Certification Arlington's current course information. The card is valid for two years.

What Does the American Heart Association BLS Course Cover?

Chest compressions are only one part of BLS training. The course also covers AED operation, choking relief, rescue breathing, bag valve mask ventilation and response skills involving more than one rescuer.

That mix of skills brings a varied group of students into Arlington classes. Some come from healthcare or healthcare-track programs. Others may work in schools, fitness facilities, childcare programs or other settings where CPR training is useful.

Parents and other community members can take BLS too. The course is not restricted to people working in medicine.

Those who want to review the course before registering can see the available American Heart Association BLS CPR classes in Arlington.

Anyone taking CPR because a workplace, school or another organization has requested certification should verify the exact course that organization wants before enrolling.

Can Irving Organizations Book Onsite CPR Training?

Arlington and Irving sit within the same larger DFW business and commuter area. Between Arlington's schools, healthcare facilities, sports and entertainment venues and Irving's Las Colinas business district and proximity to DFW International Airport, organizations throughout this part of the Metroplex may have groups that want to train together.

When several people need training, sending each person to a different public class is not the only option. CPR Certification Arlington offers onsite group CPR training in Arlington for groups of five or more.

The instructor travels to the organization's location and provides the manikins, AED trainers and other equipment needed for the session. Training can be scheduled during business hours, in the evening or on weekends.

The onsite service covers Arlington and nearby DFW communities, including Irving.

That can work for offices, schools, medical and dental practices, gyms, childcare programs, churches, hotels and other organizations that have enough participants for a group class. Holding the session where participants already work or meet can also simplify the logistics of getting everyone into the same training session.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Arlington BLS classes include adult, child and infant CPR?

Yes. Skills for all three age groups are included within the complete American Heart Association BLS course.

Is AED training included?

Yes. AED operation is part of the BLS curriculum, and students work with AED training equipment during the course.

Can someone take BLS CPR without working in healthcare?

Yes. BLS classes are open to the general public as well as healthcare professionals and students.

Can an Irving organization arrange CPR training at its own location?

Yes. The onsite service covers Arlington and nearby DFW communities, including Irving, for qualifying groups of five or more.

When do students receive their BLS card?

Students usually receive the card on the same day after successful completion of the course. The BLS card is valid for two years.