Does anyone know what this means?.......

RN BSN 2009 · Dec 22, 2008

I think it means basic lifesaving skills, it's like a CPR/lifesaving rescuer class, but I'd still call for clairification, and ask if the facility offers the program.

adorblepuppy · Dec 22, 2008

It said it offered it. they will give you 90 days to be certified. If that is it then i am covered cause i am already cpr certified. thanks for your help

vmoh18 · Dec 22, 2008

BCLS is a certification that is offered through the AHA. It covers basic heart saver, two person rescue, infant and child CPR, and obstructed airway. Where I work, they require this certification and will not accept any other, like the Red Cross certification.

Absolutely13 · Dec 22, 2008

All these answers are right on. The only thing I could add would be - BCLS stands for Basic Cardiac Life Saving or BLS is used sometimes.

CNAMichelle · Dec 22, 2008

I went thru redcross for school and CPR for the professional rescuer,we did all that vmoh named and learned the AED ,so I dont see why it wouldnt be accepted,I paid $20.00 extra bucks for the pro cpr,so I would have it.

vmoh18 · Dec 22, 2008

I also went through the Red Cross training for school, but when I went for my interview for work they told me that they would not accept my certification. When I asked why they told me that they require BCLS from the AHA and could not accept it. I'm not saying every employer is like this, but mine is.

nrsin4 · Dec 23, 2008

It seems like a lot of employers in my area also only accept certification from AHA. I got mine from AHA (they came to my school) and luckily we were offered the class for free.

yousoldtheworld · Dec 23, 2008

My employer offered us the class we needed upon hire. It was through the AHA, but it was free for us.

Absolutely13 · Dec 23, 2008

If people have Red Cross certification (for HW), they only have to take the AHA BLS recert instead of the whole 5 hour class. Small consolation.

daimere · Dec 29, 2008

I am looking at a posting online for a job at a local hospital and it says the cna cert. thing but it says able to get BCLS within 90 days. Does anyone know what that means. I can call tomorrow but just curious if anyone on here knows what it means. thanks tammy

I'd guess it means Basic Life Support for Hospital professionals from American Heart Association which is CPR for hospital folk. Every CNA job I see says 60-90 days to obtain it. It's super easy and lasts 2 years. ^_^

CNAMichelle · Dec 29, 2008

thats a little aggravating,some of us in class"splurged" for the pro cpr/bls because we were told that you had to have it to work in hospitals and now it sounds like that wasnt good enough either and I know its the same exact thing that the heart asociation offers....hmm.......oh well-whats another 6 hours? :rolleyes: lol