Red Cross Basic Life Support class in Portsmouth at AllCPR Training Portsmouth2 – Portsmouth, VA

What to Expect in This Class

This American Red Cross (ARC) BLS CPR Certification class is designed for anyone who needs BLS/CPR certification for work, school, or compliance purposes.

You’ll complete all required online courses, hands-on skills testing and instructor-led training.

What You’ll Learn

• High-Quality CPR for Healthcare Providers: Master the precision of chest compressions, including exact depth, compression-to-ventilation ratios, and proper chest recoil for adults, children, and infants.

Note: As a professional-level course, the BLS curriculum focuses exclusively on life-sustaining cardiac and respiratory interventions. It does not include basic First Aid (such as bandaging or burn care).

• Team Dynamics & Coordination: Learn effective multi-rescuer team response, including clear communication and role assignment during a cardiac arrest or medical code.
• Professional Airway Management: Advanced techniques for using Bag-Valve-Mask (BVM) Resuscitators and pocket masks to provide optimal ventilation.
• Rapid Defibrillation: Safe and efficient integration of an AED in professional clinical or pre-hospital settings.
• Professional Choking Relief: Advanced techniques for clearing foreign-body airway obstructions in patients of all ages.

Who This Class Is For

This class is ideal for any role that requires ARC BLS certification, including but not limited to:

• Healthcare and clinical jobs
• Students in healthcare-related programs
• Caregivers and support staff
• Anyone whose employer or school requires ARC BLS CPR certification

No prior experience is required.

Certification Details

• Digital ARC BLS certificate
• Valid for 2 years
• Accepted nationwide by employers and schools

Class Format

• Blended(include online courses and in-person class)
• Official online courses from American Red Cross
• In-person sessions with small group setting for effective learning

Please arrive on time and be prepared to actively participate.

Questions?

If you have questions about eligibility, renewal vs. first-time certification, or employer requirements, feel free to contact us before registering.