COURSE INFO



Basic Life Support (BLS)

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Course Description
 

Basic Life Support (BLS) is offered by the Office of Continuing Professional Development in conjunction with the Center for Advanced Clinical Learning at the University of South Florida College of Medicine.  This course is based on the most current American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines for performing CPR. Healthcare provider CPR courses meet the requirements for nurses, physicians and all healthcare providersl working in the clinical setting.

If you need Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), please go HERE.

 


Faculty Disclosure Statement
 

The University of South Florida College of Medicine adheres to the ACCME Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of the USF College of Medicine that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved and also that speakers will disclose any unlabeled / unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation.

 


Target Audience
 

This course is designed for physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers requiring BLS (CPR) Certification.

 



Accreditation
 

An AHA BLS Healthcare provider card will be provided upon successful completion of the course content, skills performance, and completion  of a written knowledge assessment tool.

AHA BLS cards are valid for 2 years.
 


Course Dates
All days cancelled until further notice
 

 

***** Groups requiring special arrangements for ACLS or BLS certification special arrangements can be made by contacting rwarren@health.usf.edu.



Faculty
 
Site Director

Rhonda Warren, RN MSN CEN
CME Specialist
The Office for Continuing Professional Development
12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33612-4799

E-mail: rwarren@health.usf.edu

 


Course Director Contact Information
 

Please make all inquiries in writing to:

rwarren@health.usf.edu

OR
USF Continuing Professional Development
12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, MDC 46
Tampa, Florida 33612-4799
FAX: 813-974-3217

Please indicate the course of reference
RW2008113/1100 for BLS (Basic Life Support)

 

 
 



Course Materials
 

BLS for Healthcare Providers Manual
Available at the USF Medical College Bookstore an the following AHA approved website:
www.channingbete.com
www.laerdal.com
www.worldpoint-ecc.com

A printed report must also be presented to the course faculty prior to the start of the course.
 


Registration
 

Class size is limited please register early.  Registration and payment is online only.  Course registration must be completed 10 days prior to the course selected.  Students registering for the course with less than 10 days prior to the course date will be subject to a $10.00 late registration processing fee.  Students are still required to fulfill the course requirements.

Cancellation of course must be completed 7 days prior to the date of the course in writing to the program director at the address identified below.  A $35.00 administrative processing fee will be withheld.  Failure to provide timely notification of course changes or cancellation may result in forfeit of all registration fees.  A student may choose to switch registration to another date providing space is available. 

The University of South Florida College of Medicine reserves the right to cancel these seminars due to unforeseen circumstances. In the case of cancellation, a full refund will be given to participants. The USF COM will not be responsible for travel expenses incurred by the participant due to the seminar cancellation.

 
 
All dates cancelled until further notice.
 
 

The University of South Florida College of Medicine reserves the right to cancel these seminars due to unforeseen circumstances. In the case of cancellation, a full refund will be given to participants. The USF COM will not be responsible for travel expenses incurred by the participant due to the seminar cancellation
 


Location
 

BLS course will be held in the Center for Advanced Clinical Learning which is located in the USF College of Medicine, Center for Advanced Clinical Learning, Tampa FL Specific Location will be e-mailed to the registrant when registration has been processed.

USF Parking Maps (lot 33 is in the NW portion)
USF Health Science Center Map
 


Accommodations
 

Please notify the CPD Office, 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., MDC Box 60, Tampa, Florida, 33612 or call (813) 974-4296 a minimum of ten working days in advance of the event if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed.

Events, activities and facilities of the University of South Florida are available without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, or Vietnam veteran status as provided by law and in accordance with the University's respect for personal dignity.