BLS for Health Professionals


Duration: 3 hours

This course is designed for what previously known as "level 4" providers. This course is suitable for nurses working in low-acuity settings where a cardiac arrest team is available on-site, vaccinators, pharmacists, physiotherapists and other allied health professionals that may have to provide basic life support until medical help arrives. Participants can gain certification by attending a designated BLS for Health Professional Course or by attending the first 3hrs of an open Advanced Life Support refresher course and completing a comprehensive e-learning package. This course covers the requirements for vaccinators as per the Ministry of Health guidelines with learning content covering the management of anaphylaxis.

Inclusions

  • Adult, child and infant CPR
  • Use of oropharyngeal airways
  • Use of Supraglottic airways (LMA's/Igel)
  • 2-person use of a bag-mask resuscitator
  • Use of an AED
  • ECG monitoring and assisting with manual defibrillation
  • Adult, child and infant choking
  • Preparation of emergency drugs
  • Principles of good team work during cardiac arrest
  • Management of anaphylaxis

Upcoming Courses

Tuesday, 17 November 2026
  • Cost $239.13 plus GST per person
  • Location: Unit 17, 14 AIRBORNE Rd ROSEDALE 0632 AUCKLAND view map
  • Class size: Maximum 0 students
  • Time: From 8:45am to 11:45am
Course is full
Thursday, 3 December 2026
  • Cost $239.13 plus GST per person
  • Location: Unit 17, 14 AIRBORNE Rd ROSEDALE 0632 AUCKLAND view map
  • Class size: Maximum 12 students
  • Time: From 8:45am to 11:45am
Tuesday, 15 December 2026
  • Cost $239.13 plus GST per person
  • Location: Auckland City Hospital - Clinical Skills Centre Level 4 Support Building view map
  • Class size: Maximum 12 students
  • Time: From 5:15pm to 8:15pm
Tuesday, 19 January 2027
  • Cost $239.13 plus GST per person
  • Location: Auckland City Hospital - Clinical Skills Centre Level 4 Support Building view map
  • Class size: Maximum 12 students
  • Time: From 5:15pm to 8:15pm
Friday, 5 February 2027
  • Cost $239.13 plus GST per person
  • Location: Auckland City Hospital - Clinical Skills Centre Level 4 Support Building view map
  • Class size: Maximum 12 students
  • Time: From 5:15pm to 8:15pm
Tuesday, 16 February 2027
  • Cost $239.13 plus GST per person
  • Location: Unit 17, 14 AIRBORNE Rd ROSEDALE 0632 AUCKLAND view map
  • Class size: Maximum 12 students
  • Time: From 8:45am to 11:45am
Monday, 1 March 2027
  • Cost $239.13 plus GST per person
  • Location: Unit 17, 14 AIRBORNE Rd ROSEDALE 0632 AUCKLAND view map
  • Class size: Maximum 12 students
  • Time: From 9:15am to 12:15pm
Tuesday, 2 March 2027
  • Cost $239.13 plus GST per person
  • Location: Auckland City Hospital - Clinical Skills Centre Level 4 Support Building view map
  • Class size: Maximum 12 students
  • Time: From 5:15pm to 8:15pm
Wednesday, 17 March 2027
  • Cost $239.13 plus GST per person
  • Location: Unit 17, 14 AIRBORNE Rd ROSEDALE 0632 AUCKLAND view map
  • Class size: Maximum 12 students
  • Time: From 8:45am to 11:45am

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The course was a good refresher, Cathy was a good and fun instructor. She was answering our questions clearly. The course could be more improved if we had more time to do more scenarios.
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