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4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive
Cottleville, MO 63376 | 636-922-8000
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Basic Life Support
(NRS 314)


The Basic Life Support (BSL) for Healthcare Providers Course covers core materials including adult and pediatric CPR, including two-rescuer scenarios and the use of the bag/mask technique, relief of choking and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). This course is intended for the healthcare provider who has not previously taken a CPR course and who must verify successful completion of a CPR course. Students must participate, practice and successfully complete a skills evaluation and a written examination to complete this course.

Subjects covered include:

  • Part 1: General Concepts
  • Part 2: CPR for Adults
  • Part 3: CPR for Children (1 year to puberty age)
  • Part 4: CPR Adult and Child Bag-Mask Technique and Rescue Breathing
  • Part 5: Two-Rescuer CPR for Adults and Children
  • Part 6: Automated External Defibrillator
  • Part 7: CPR for Infants
  • Part 8: Relief for Choking
  • Part 9: Special Consideration
  • Part 10: The Big Picture

Course Requirements:

Students must participate, practice and successfully complete all lessons to receive a completion card.

Tuition and Schedule:

Fees for this course are non-refundable.

Other:

All written materials are provided for use during the class; no textbook purchase is required. The textbook is available in the library for students who wish to review the material prior to class.

Ready to Register?

By Mail

Complete the registration form including MC, Visa or Discover card information or attach a check or money order and mail to:

St. Charles Community College – ADM 1442
4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr.
Cottleville, MO 63376

In Person

8 a.m.-Noon Monday-Friday in ADM 1442.
Bring a completed registration form and payment.

By Fax

Complete the registration form and fax to 636-922-8478. 
MC, Visa or Discover card information required.

Online

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Payment is due at the time of registration.