Nurses LPN/LVN
Published Jun 2, 2007
Shantae
35 Posts
And how do I get it?
jmgrn65, RN
1,344 Posts
it is CPR, you take a course through either american heart association or American red cross.
Oh. lol I already have it then.
TheCommuter, BSN, RN
102 Articles; 27,612 Posts
BLS = Basic Life Support
ALS = Advanced Life Support
In my humble opinion, it is good to have both certifications on hand. The more you know, the merrier!
feisty_lpn, LPN
106 Posts
In Ohio, they are called "BCLS" and "ACLS" and they're only offered through the American Heart Association. CPR is a different cert here. I'm going for the ACLS in October, which is the next class scheduled at the closest hospital to me. Its $150 plus $30 for the book.