Basic Life Support Course

May 5, 2026

5:15 PM- 8:15 PM

8090 Villa Park Dr

Henrico, VA 23228

The American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) course prepares healthcare providers and professional rescuers to recognize and respond to cardiac arrest and other life-threatening emergencies in adults, children, and infants. This training is intended for individuals who may be responsible for providing resuscitation care in healthcare, emergency response, or patient-care settings.

Presented by Outdoor Safety LLC and hosted by the Heart of Virginia Council (HOVC), this course emphasizes high-quality CPR, rapid defibrillation, and effective team communication during resuscitation events. Participants learn to assess cardiac emergencies, provide ventilations using barrier devices, coordinate care as part of a response team, and manage conditions that may lead to cardiac arrest including respiratory arrest, opioid overdose, myocardial infarction, severe bleeding, and obstructed airway.

This course is delivered using a blended learning format that combines required online coursework with an in-person instructor-led skills session. After completing the online portion and demonstrating competency during hands-on skills practice and testing scenarios, participants receive a two-year American Red Cross Basic Life Support certification. This course is not Wilderness First Aid and does not meet the BSA High Adventure Wilderness First Aid requirement.