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Whether you are a health care professional or not, knowing what to do in an emergency situation is a valuable skill that could potentially save someone’s life. The BLS, or basic life support, certification will provide you with the knowledge you need to be of assistance to someone else who is going into cardiac arrest, choking, or drowning. Here, the certified nursing assistants at Big Apple Training, with locations in the Bronx and White Plains, NY, will explain why everyone should obtain a BLS certification.

If someone is drowning, choking, or having a heart attack, they’ll need some medical attention even before the ambulance arrives, and that’s where the training you’ll need to obtain the BLS certification will come in handy. After undergoing this course, you'll have the training to perform basic life support and CPR services that can save someone's life.

The BLS certification focuses on using non-invasive skills such as CPR to help victims maintain their vital signs, giving medical professionals time to arrive and perform advanced life support. BLS-certified people can manage a victim's circulation, keep their airway open, and support their breathing without using equipment.

BLS certificationYou usually need to obtain a BLS certification if you work in the health care industry, are a daycare provider, or are a firefighter or a police officer. However, anyone can enroll in a BLS training class if they want to learn the skills needed to save someone's life in an emergency situation. Having the BLS certification will give you peace of mind knowing you can assist a friend, family member, or a stranger if you notice them choking, drowning, or experiencing cardiac arrest.

The certified nursing assistants at Big Apple Training can provide the classes you need to maintain your license or learn new skills. Give them a call at the White Plains location at (914) 437-7373 or (718) 231-3600 for the Bronx, to speak to their knowledgeable staff, or visit them online to learn more.

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