Basic Life Support Initial Certification




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ClassGraphic The American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider course is a prerequisite for entrance into the Health Sciences programs at TMCC, as well as entrance into any clinical setting. In this course students will watch video demonstrations and then get the opportunity to practice hands on CPR skills on our manikins which provide feed back on compression rate, depth and ventillations. The course teaches adult, child and infant CPR. You will learn how to use an AED, as well as how to help someone who is choking. 

Students must be able to pass skills test, as well as the 25 question multiple choice exam. Passing score for the exam is 84% the exam is open book/ open note the textbook is NOT included in the cost of the course. Students should bring paper, pen or pencil to take notes. 
You can purchase textbooks through AHA or at the TMCC bookstore. 
Ebook - https://shopcpr.heart.org/bls-provider-manual-ebook 
TMCC bookstore Open Mon-Thurs 9-5 

TMCC issues CPR cards to our students the same day the class is completed successfully! You will receive an email from ecards@heart.org prompting you to claim your CPR card after course completion. If you do not receive an email to claim your card please contact CPR@tmcc.edu
 

Class Details

1 Session(s)
Weekly - Tue

Location
TMCC Red Mountain Bldg.

Instructor
Christina Luera 

Tuition:  $70.00


Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
8/4/2026 - 8/4/2026 Weekly - Tue 10:30 AM - 02:00 PM Reno, TMCC Red Mountain Bldg.  Map Christina Luera  ClassRoom

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