Intended Audience
Designed for healthcare providers, public safety professionals, and participants in healthcare or public safety training programs.
HSI Training Program
Basic Life
Support (BLS)
HSI Basic Life Support (BLS) is designed for healthcare providers, public safety professionals, and students preparing for healthcare or public safety careers. Build confidence in high-quality CPR, AED use, teamwork, and adult, child, and infant response.
2-Year Certification
Instructor-Led + Blended
Healthcare Focused
Quick Course Facts
What to know before you register for HSI Basic Life Support.
Certification Period
Certification is valid for 2 years from the month of issue.
Time to Complete
Initial class is about 5 hours. Renewal is about 2 hours. Blended learning combines online and face-to-face components.
Completion Requirements
Students must pass the 21-question written exam and demonstrate required Adult BLS and Infant BLS skills.
Choose Your BLS Format
Select the class format that best fits your schedule and training needs.
Most Common
Instructor-Led Classroom
Traditional in-person training with full hands-on skill practice and instructor-guided evaluation.
- Strong fit for first-time BLS students
- Includes instructor-led skill coaching
- Great for teams, agencies, and healthcare staff
Flexible Option
Blended Learning
Complete the online portion first, then finish with the required face-to-face skills session.
- Reduces time spent in the classroom
- Good fit for busy healthcare professionals
- Still includes required hands-on evaluation
Select Availability
Remote Skills Verification (RSV)
Available for select HSI BLS pathways where remote skill verification is supported.
- Not always the best fit for every student
- May depend on your certification path
- Contact us to confirm availability and eligibility
Upcoming BLS Classes
Register for an upcoming Basic Life Support course.
BLS Schedule
Course Details
What This Course Covers
HSI BLS is built to improve knowledge and skill proficiency in high-quality CPR skills and teamwork for adult, child, and infant emergencies.
Student Ratio
Recommended 6:1, maximum 10:1
Manikin Ratio
Recommended 1:1, maximum 3:1
Materials
Skill guide, instructor guide, class presentation, and digital student book
Portal Tools
Video presentation player, custom playlists, evaluations, and class tracking
Recognition & Standards
Built Around Current Resuscitation Standards
HSI BLS has been reviewed by the HSI Medical Advisory Board and aligns with current resuscitation science and the 2020 AHA Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC.
Reviewed By
HSI Medical Advisory Board and HSI Advisory Council
Science Base
Latest treatment recommendations published by ILCOR
CE Hours
Continuing education hours available for EMS and dental professionals
What You’ll Learn
Major skill areas and response topics covered in HSI Basic Life Support.
Adult BLS Skills
- Adult BLS procedure and assessment
- Adult compressions
- Adult airway and breathing
- Adult AED use
- One-provider and multiple-provider adult CPR
Child & Infant Response
- Child BLS procedure and assessment
- Child compressions, airway, breathing, and AED
- Infant BLS procedure and assessment
- Infant compressions, airway, breathing, and AED
- One-provider and multiple-provider pediatric CPR
Teamwork & Special Topics
- Sudden cardiac arrest
- Additional adult BLS considerations
- Suspected opioid-associated emergency
- High-performance resuscitation teamwork
- Relief of choking
Common Questions
Quick answers for students considering HSI Basic Life Support training.
Who is this class designed for?
HSI BLS is intended for healthcare providers, public safety professionals,
and individuals enrolled in healthcare or public safety training programs.
How long is the certification valid?
Certification is valid for 2 years from the month of issue.
What do I have to do to pass?
Students must successfully complete the 21-question written exam and
demonstrate the required BLS skills on the performance evaluation sheets.
Is blended learning available?
Yes. HSI BLS supports blended learning, which combines an online component
with a required face-to-face skills session.