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Basic Life Support (BLS) via AHA in Bowie, MD

The purpose of Basic Life Support is to maintain life by providing more advanced immediate care—such as CPR and AED use—during cardiac or respiratory emergencies.

What you’ll learn

  • Adult BLS sequence
  • Team dynamics
  • Airway & ventilation
We come to you anywhere in Bowie. Parking: School/park lots are convenient.
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Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers

Team‑based resuscitation focusing on high‑performance CPR, airway management, and rapid defibrillation.

Adult BLS sequence

Assess, activate emergency response, get AED, begin compressions.

Use 30:2 single rescuer or continuous compressions with 1 breath every 6 seconds with advanced airway.

Team dynamics

Assign clear roles: compressor, airway, AED/medications, team lead.

Closed‑loop communication; rotate compressors every 2 minutes.

Airway & ventilation

Use bag‑mask with two‑rescuer technique and OPA/NPA if within scope.

Avoid hyperventilation; confirm chest rise and capnography when available.

Follow AHA guidelines and your facility’s protocols.

Common questions about Basic Life Support (BLS) via AHA in Bowie

  • Do you come to our location in Bowie?

    Yes. We bring manikins, AED trainers, and all course materials to your site in Bowie. All we need is an open floor area, power for a projector/AED trainer, and a nearby restroom.

  • How many people can attend?

    We regularly train small teams of 6–12 and groups up to 25 in a single block. Larger groups are fine—we run rotations so everyone practices correctly.

  • Is this for healthcare providers?

    Yes. BLS Provider focuses on high‑performance CPR, team roles, and bag‑mask/AED skills required in clinical settings.

  • What is the recommended compression rate and depth?

    Perform 100–120 compressions per minute. Depth is at least 2 inches (5 cm) for adults with full recoil and minimal interruptions.

  • Two‑rescuer ratios for children?

    Use 15:2 for children/infants with two trained rescuers; otherwise 30:2 for a single rescuer.

Local feedback

The class went fine! Everyone who attended enjoyed it and got a lot of time practicing with the dummies! She was great in explaining the topics and also great in answering our questions!
Alec M. Anders, MD, PA