MAHEC #77385 Open

Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) 2026

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Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) 2026

Location

MAHEC Simulation Center
119 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803

Dates & Times

Jun 11, 2026 8:00 AM – Dec 17, 2026 10:00 AM

Contact

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The Healthcare Provider BLS (in person only) and HeartCode® course is designed for healthcare professionals who wish to perform the skills of basic life support, which include:

  • Knowledge of the AHA Chain of Survival
  • One and two-person CPR for the adult, child, and infant
  • Response to choking (both conscious and unconscious) in the adult, child, and infant
  • Airway management techniques
  • Use of the AED

This BLS course is offered at our Simulation Center throughout 2026.

NEED ANOTHER OPTION TO COMPLETE THIS TRAINING INSTEAD OF THIS IN-PERSON COURSE?

Part 1 Online on your own with the American Heart Association,
then Part 2 HeartCode® Hands-on Skills Checkoff in-person with an instructor at MAHEC

HeartCode® BLS Blended Learning Option

Part 1 Online e-learning course:
www.onlineaha.org
Fee: per AHA

* Print your certificate of completion and bring it with you to your appointment time.

Part 2 Hands-on skills check off:
Fee: $35.00
Follow this link to register for skills check off only: https://mahec.net/home/event/77490

Discount code for MAHEC employees for Part 2 only

* Bring your certificate of completion to your appointment.


The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the AHA.

Audience

RNs, LPNs, CNAs, CMAs, MD/DOs, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Dentists, Pharmacists, EMT/EMS/Paramedics, and all other healthcare professionals

Objectives

check Describe the importance of high quality CPR and its impact on survival
check Perform 1-rescuer and 2-rescuer adult, child, and infant CPR
check Perform techniques for the relief of foreign-body airway obstruction for a responsive and unresponsive adult, child, and infant
check Recognize the symptoms of someone needing CPR
check Demonstrate the appropriate use of an AED

Fees

Cancellation Policy

Early Registration Fee (if registering more than 7 days before the event start date)

$70.00

Registration Fee (if registering within 7 days of event start date)

$85.00

Available Credits

You may need to click on the session name to see the credits offered for that particular session.

  • .000

    You will receive an AHA email with instructions on how to claim your credit and BLS card within 7-21 days of course completion. Your email address, phone number and name will be verified on the class roster when you arrive.

  • .000

    You will receive an AHA email with instructions on how to claim your credit and BLS card within 7-21 days of course completion. Your email address, phone number and name will be verified on the class roster when you arrive.

  • .000

    You will receive an AHA email with instructions on how to claim your credit and BLS card within 7-21 days of course completion. Your email address, phone number and name will be verified on the class roster when you arrive.

  • .000

    You will receive an AHA email with instructions on how to claim your credit and BLS card within 7-21 days of course completion. Your email address, phone number and name will be verified on the class roster when you arrive.

  • .000

    You will receive an AHA email with instructions on how to claim your credit and BLS card within 7-21 days of course completion. Your email address, phone number and name will be verified on the class roster when you arrive.

  • .000

    You will receive an AHA email with instructions on how to claim your credit and BLS card within 7-21 days of course completion. Your email address, phone number and name will be verified on the class roster when you arrive.

  • .000

    You will receive an AHA email with instructions on how to claim your credit and BLS card within 7-21 days of course completion. Your email address, phone number and name will be verified on the class roster when you arrive.

  • .000

    You will receive an AHA email with instructions on how to claim your credit and BLS card within 7-21 days of course completion. Your email address, phone number and name will be verified on the class roster when you arrive.

  • .000

    You will receive an AHA email with instructions on how to claim your credit and BLS card within 7-21 days of course completion. Your email address, phone number and name will be verified on the class roster when you arrive.

  • .000

    You will receive an AHA email with instructions on how to claim your credit and BLS card within 7-21 days of course completion. Your email address, phone number and name will be verified on the class roster when you arrive.

  • .000

    You will receive an AHA email with instructions on how to claim your credit and BLS card within 7-21 days of course completion. Your email address, phone number and name will be verified on the class roster when you arrive.

  • .000

    You will receive an AHA email with instructions on how to claim your credit and BLS card within 7-21 days of course completion. Your email address, phone number and name will be verified on the class roster when you arrive.

  • .000

    You will receive an AHA email with instructions on how to claim your credit and BLS card within 7-21 days of course completion. Your email address, phone number and name will be verified on the class roster when you arrive.

    • Speakers

    Rita M. Esterwood, MSN, RN, NCSN, CHSE
    Katie Neligan, MSN, RN, CNL, PCCN

    Sessions

    Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) - June 11th

    6/11 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

    Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) - July 6th

    7/6 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

    Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) - July 16th

    7/16 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

    Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) - August 3rd

    8/3 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

    Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) - August 20th

    8/20 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

    Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) - September 10th

    9/10 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

    Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) - September 14th

    9/14 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

    Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) - October 5th

    10/5 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

    Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) - October 15th

    10/15 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

    Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) - November 2nd

    11/2 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

    Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) - November 19th

    11/19 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

    Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) - December 7th

    12/7 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

    Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) - December 17th

    12/17 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

    Additional Resources

    Cancellation Policy

    MAHEC has a pay-up-front policy for all CE programs. The only exceptions will be for pre-approved programs where an individual payment plan is appropriate. Registrations received without accompanying payment will not be processed and participants who have not paid the course fee will not be admitted into the program.

    Unless otherwise noted in course materials, the following cancellation policy applies to all programs:

    • Cancellations must be in writing (fax, email, or mail).
    • Cancellations received more than two weeks prior to the event will receive 100% refund.
    • Cancellations received between two weeks and five full business days prior to the first day of the event are refunded at 70% of the registration fee subject to a minimum $25 cancellation fee.
    • No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received less than five full business days prior to the event.
    • No vouchers will be issued in lieu of a refund.
    • Transfers/substitute(s) are welcome (please notify us in advance of the program).
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