The purpose of the Orange County American Red Cross Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers course is to teach those with a duty to act (professional rescuers and health care providers) the knowledge and skills needed to respond appropriately to breathing and cardiac emergencies. This includes the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) to care for a victim experiencing cardiac arrest.

Please dress comfortably as we will be on the ground demonstrating skills. Feel free to bring snacks and a drink to help keep you alert. There is complimentary coffee and water on site, and a refrigerator available for your use.

Prior to your course, please be sure to visit the link below and download a copy of the manual for the class. If you don’t wish to print the manual, you can bring it on a tablet or computer. If you do not have a way to access the course, please let us know in advance so we can organize a copy of the manual for your use. Other than the manual below, you will also need to come with a CPR Pro Rescuer Mask. If you do not come prepared with the mask, we will have to sell one to you for $20.00.

Red Cross certification means that on a particular date an instructor verified that a participant demonstrated competency in all required skills taught in the course. Competency is defined as being able to demonstrate correct decision-making processes, to sequence care steps properly and to demonstrate proficiency in completing all required skills without any coaching or assistance.

To complete the course successfully, the participant must

• Attend the entire course
• Participate in all skill sessions and scenarios
• Demonstrate competency in all required skills and scenarios
• Pass the final written exam with a minimum grade of 80 percent (20 correct answers out of 25 questions)

American Red Cross CPR for Professional Rescuer