Is BLS and CPR are the same training?

Answer 1

CPR, also referred to as Heartsaver or Heartsaver/AED, is taught to individuals who do not currently hold another medical certification or degree. For instance, students in some high schools are required to pass a CPR or Heartsaver course prior to graduation. They are not trained in any other area of health care. The focus of this course is to maintain adequate circulation until trained professionals arrive to assist. The terminology is talored to the "Lay person." BLS for Healthcare Providers is essentially the same course of instruction, however, it is custom-tailored to personnel who work in the healthcare environment and are already trained on medical terminology and basics of first-aid, etc. Specific references in the course are directed at CPR in the clinical setting and assume that the trainee already has a basic understanding of general terminology, anatomy, etc. To get certified online CPR and BLS courses, contact today at: American Safety Training Institution

Answer 2

CPR is solely the act of providing chest compressions and rescue breathing to stimulate the flow of oxygen and blood in a person's body while waiting for intervention to restart or reset the heart. CPR can be learned from any of a number of organizations.

BLS includes the use of AED and other techniques above and beyond CPR. BLS is an American Heart Association certification level.

Answer 3

No; but they are similar. BLS is a subset of CPR that is taught to the healthcare providers which has differences from CPR (for the lay person).

Answer 4

No, BCLS is not the same as CPR. BCLS includes CPR plus numerous other topics such as 2 rescuer CPR, bloodborne pathogens, oxygen administration, AED and others.

Answer 5

BCLS covers more material than a regular CPR class & health care providers are required to have the BCLS CPR.

Answer 6

It depends; BLS CPR is for the professional rescuer, and there in a basic level CPR which differs from BLS CPR.