A basic life support (BLS) course is designed to teach you the skills and knowledge you need to save a life in an emergency. The course covers the following topics:

• Recognizing cardiac arrest: This includes learning how to identify the signs and symptoms of cardiac arrest, such as unresponsiveness, no breathing, and no pulse.

• Performing CPR: This includes learning how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on adults, children, and infants. CPR is a life-saving technique that involves chest compressions and rescue breaths to keep oxygen and blood flowing to the brain and other vital organs while waiting for medical help to arrive.

• Using an AED: This includes learning how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) to save a life. An AED is a portable device that delivers an electrical shock to the heart to try to restore a normal heart rhythm.