This course provides an opportunity for individuals to undergo initial or recertification training in American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS). The course is interactive and practical, involving hands-on activities to showcase BLS skills. Participants will be expected to actively participate in the hands-on sessions to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas: - Performing single rescuer CPR for adults, children, and infants - Conducting two-rescuer CPR for adults, children, and infants - Administering relief for individuals experiencing choking episodes. Additionally, participants will acquire knowledge about the fundamental operation of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

The CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine controls the content and production of this CE activity and attempts to ensure the presentation of balanced, objective information. In accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education established by the ACCME, faculty, abstract reviewers, paper presenters/authors, planning committee members, staff and any others involved in planning the educational content must disclose any relationship they or their co-authors have with ineligible companies which may be related to their content. The ACCME defines "relevant financial relationships" as financial relationships in any amount occurring within the past 24 months that create a conflict of interest. All presenters, planning committee and faculty have declared no financial interest with an ineligible company for this educational activity.