Basic Life Support (BLS)

The core skills for the first minutes of an emergency

Basic Life Support follows updated guidelines that emphasize coordinated, simultaneous action rather than a single rescuer working through steps in isolation, an approach designed to reduce errors and save time when it matters most.

This course walks through the core BLS skills: chest compressions, basic airway management, rescue breathing, and AED use for defibrillation. It's built around an online study guide and an instructional presentation, giving you both the reference material and the step-by-step walkthrough.

Who it's for

Anyone who wants a structured introduction to basic life support techniques. The course is explicit that it covers training only, not certification.

Key takeaways

• How to perform chest compressions and rescue breathing correctly
• Basic airway management fundamentals
• How and when to use an AED for defibrillation
• Why current guidelines favor a coordinated group process over solo response