Train With Real Healthcare Instructors. Trusted by Hospitals Across Southern California. Critical Care Education offers American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) courses to students, healthcare professionals, and first responders in Fontana, CA and surrounding areas. BLS refers to the immediate care provided to individuals experiencing cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, or choking. This course is required for anyone working in hospitals, clinics, or other healthcare settings.
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WHY TAKE THIS COURSE
Every second counts in an emergency. BLS teaches you how to respond fast, effectively, and with confidence — guided by the most recent AHA Guidelines for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).
“This is a CPR class for those who work in a hospital or clinic — no fluff, just the lifesaving techniques you’ll need on the job.”
WHO SHOULD ENROLL
This course is ideal for:
Registered nurses (RNs), LVNs, and CNAs
EMTs, paramedics, and firefighters
Medical/dental assistants and students in clinical programs
Radiology and imaging techs
Anyone who works in a healthcare setting
COVERS
CPR Compression Guidelines:
Start compressions within 10 seconds
Adult:
At least 2 inches deep; 100–120 compressions/minute
Child:
About 2 inches or 1/3 chest depth
Infant:
About 1.5 inches or 1/3 chest depth
Recognition – Immediate recognition of cardiac arrest and activating the emergency response system
CPR – Early CPR with an emphasis on chest compression
Defibrillation – Rapid defibrillation with an AED
Advanced Care – Effective advanced life support is typically performed by advanced licensed rescuers and includes administration of medications
Post-Cardiac Arrest Care
Current 2020 Guideline Recommendations
Single rescuer- 30:2
Two or more rescuers- 30:2
Single rescuer- 30:2
Two or more rescuers- 15:2
Single rescuer- 30:2
Two or more rescuers- 15:2
An automated External Defibrillator is a light weight, portable, electronic device that can identify an abnormal heart rhythm that needs to be shocked. The AED then delivers an electric shock that can stop the abnormal heart rhythm
If an adult or child has the inability to speak or breath or shows signs of cyanosis (turning blue) they may be choking. In an adult or child, you will perform abdominal thrusts to relieve choking
If an infant has the inability to cry or cough or shows signs of cyanosis (turning blue) they may be choking. In an infant, you will perform 5 back slaps followed by 5 chest thrusts to relieve choking
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Critical Care Education offers BLS training from our Fontana location to students and healthcare providers across the Inland Empire and High Desert.
Why Choose BLS Training at Critical Care Education?
At Critical Care Education, we believe high-quality training should also be supportive and stress-free. That’s why we offer smaller class sizes, expert instructors, and same-day certification — all at an affordable price. We are an authorized training provider for the American Heart Association and Red Cross, and we proudly serve the Fontana, CA community and surrounding areas.
What Sets Us Apart:
Stress-Free Testing – Supportive environment with instructors who want you to succeed
Small Class Sizes – More personalized attention and faster hands-on learning
Shorter Class Times – Get certified without wasting your day
Same-Day Certification – eCard issued directly after course completion
Guaranteed to Pass – We’ll work with you until you do
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