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Oct 01, 2009 10:59 AM

BLS cert


hi guys can someone explain about BLS. i just passs and received my RN license. and bec.
when i searched jobs in the internet one of the requirement is having BLS cert. (i dont have it even before) and im confused how to get it i saw some online. is it right ? you can cert. that you complete the online and bring it to anywhere? to have the skill and after that you may get the cert card after?

i dont know how to start and where to find helpful wesite? i am in laguna hills do you know near hear?


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from JJG07
Old Oct 01, 2009, 05:37 PM

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Hi aleena23, You can go online and check the website of American Heart Association and the click on CPR/ECC class connector and it will ask you to enter your zip code. You can find your nearest BLS location there...
I am including the link for you http://www.americanheart.org/present...tifier=3011764

To be on safer side, AHA BLS certifications are widely approved....And my understanding is being first time for the certification you may have to actually go in...

Hope this helps..

JJG
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from aleena23
Old Oct 02, 2009, 01:47 PM

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thanks , im check this web and inquire ,and im planning to take the class BLS
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from vian_ot,rn
Old Oct 02, 2009, 02:39 PM

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hi aleena.. i also enrolled in BLS certification in Pasadena..Its 50 buck for 3 hours..
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from Snwbdr
Old Oct 02, 2009, 04:00 PM

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just curious but how were you able to pass nursing school without being BLS certified? It's a requirement of our school and the clinical sites
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from aleena23
Old Oct 02, 2009, 09:32 PM

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i graduated from foreign school,and is not accredited by AHA
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from medscience
Old Nov 03, 2009, 10:13 PM

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You can take the test online through the AHA site, then, after you complete and pass the final exam , you can print the certificate to show you have done the written work. The AHA charges a small fee for first part, however they provide you with a nice online tutorial and pre test. Next step is using the locator that JJG provided you with. You will be charged to go in and take the final portion with the instructor, you will demonstrate your hands- on skill. I paid 55.00 dollars for this part. I am now working toward obtaining my acls certificate, going about it the same way as I did the BLS. Best of luck to you
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