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Jan 22, 2009 11:02 AM

Basic Life Support (BSL) Certificate - Where to get in D/FW area


Any suggestion?

What is cost?

How long does it take?

She had hers from Philippines a few years ago, but it didn't make it with her when she came to US.

So now she needs to do it again and get another BSL Certificate.


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from smilingbig
Old Jan 22, 2009, 01:03 PM
Updated Jan 22, 2009 at 01:04 PM by smilingbig

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You can search for classes in your area (using your zip code) through the link below.
http://www.heart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3011795
I recently did my renewal using the online class portion and just needed to go to do the skills test part of it afterwards. The link for the online class:
http://www.onlineaha.org/ the online class cost $17.50. There are a few "check points" during the course where you have to get a certain score on the questions they give you. You have to pass those sections for it to give you a certificate to print out to take to your skills test. It allows you to pace yourself and you get the opportunity to retake those "check points" till you get a passing score. It is pretty easy, she shouldn't have a problem.
I did my skills test through Dunn CPR in Arlington. REALLY great people and you can come in during their business hours at your convenience.
http://www.dunncpr.com/ Their cost for the skills test was $20. Although, the first link in this post will allow you to also find locations for the BLS skills test if you need something closer to you. I found it to be cheaper than at some of the hospitals that I looked into, but when you do that, you pay for the booklet that they give you. I hope that helps some!
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from smilingbig
Old Jan 22, 2009, 01:09 PM

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The online course allows you to only do those "check points" so that would take less than an hour I would think. The skills test won't take more than an hour. You are tested over: 1 person adult CPR, AED use, one-person infant CPR and the two-person infant CPR. It is by far quicker and easier than sitting through a four hour class, but for some people that is helpful.

Also, some skills test locations do not allow you time to practice if it has been a long time since playing with the mannequins. That may be something she may want to ask about when calling, if that is what she needs.
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from sjt9721
Old Jan 22, 2009, 02:18 PM

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in the North Dallas/Richardson/Plano area.....

www.emts911.org
www.texascpr.com
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from redranger
Old Jan 23, 2009, 06:45 AM

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Great.

Thanks for all the informed posts and useful information.
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from redranger
Old Mar 05, 2009, 04:37 AM

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Got it completed
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