The Top 10 Skills You Will Learn in BLS Classes
At Kansas City First Aid, our Basic Life Support (BLS) training courses provide a comprehensive set of life-saving skills to individuals across the Kansas City metro area. Designed to serve residents and professionals in both Johnson County and Jackson County, these hands-on classes ensure you are well-prepared for emergencies with confidence and clarity.
1. High-quality chest compressions
Learn how to perform effective compressions with the proper depth, hand placement, and rhythm to circulate blood during cardiac arrest.
2. Rescue breaths
Practice proper use of barrier devices and air delivery techniques for supporting victims who are not breathing adequately.
3. AED usage
Gain experience using an automated external defibrillator, a key tool in restoring heart rhythm during sudden cardiac arrest.
4. Scene safety assessment
Before giving aid, assess the environment to make sure it’s safe for you and the person in need.
5. Activating emergency response
Train on how to quickly call for help and share essential details with dispatchers and medical personnel.
6. Multi-rescuer teamwork
Develop skills to work in sync with other rescuers for improved response and coordinated care under pressure.
7. Choking relief
Learn how to respond to airway blockages in adults, children, and infants using back blows and abdominal thrusts.
8. Pulse checks
Understand how to assess whether a pulse is present to help determine the need for further CPR intervention.
9. Compression-to-ventilation ratios
Apply correct ratios based on age group to ensure the right balance of compressions and breaths.
10. Staying calm under pressure
Through simulation and guided instruction, build the mindset needed to act quickly and effectively in real-life emergencies.
To explore more of what we offer, including our first aid training options, visit our class listings and descriptions online.
Train with Confidence at KC First Aid
Whether you live in Olathe or Lenexa, work in Kansas City, or support a school in Independence, KC First Aid provides accessible, expert-led training throughout Lee’s Summit, Blue Springs, Raytown, Prairie Village, and Overland Park. We proudly serve both Jackson County and Johnson County with interactive instruction that prepares you to save lives.
Contact us today to schedule your BLS training. Kansas City First Aid is your go-to resource for emergency preparedness in the Kansas City metro area.