Do I Need a BLS Skills Session If I Took the Online Course?

Do I Need a BLS Skills Session If I Took the Online Course?

​Here’s What Every Healthcare Professional Needs to Know

If you’ve completed the online portion of the American Heart Association’s Basic Life Support (BLS) course, you may be wondering:
“Is the in-person BLS Skills Session really necessary?”
The answer is yes—and here’s why.

💡 Why a BLS Skills Session Is Required
According to the AHA, online learning alone does not provide certification. You must also demonstrate your skills in a live, instructor-led setting to verify your competency in:

• High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
• AED use and airway management
• Team dynamics and effective communication in emergencies

These life-saving skills can’t be assessed online. That’s why BLS certification is only issued after both the online course and in-person Skills Session are completed.

📍 Where to Take Your BLS Skills Session
At Attentive Safety CPR and Safety Training, we make it easy to complete your BLS Skills Session with:
✅ Daily classes in Marietta and Doraville
✅ Fast, hands-on sessions (usually 45–90 minutes)
✅ American Heart Association-certified instructors
✅ A two-year certification card issued immediately upon completion

👉 View details and register here:
https://www.attentivesafety.com/bls-skills-session.html

📊 Why It Matters: The Stats

• 70% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen at home—having BLS-trained individuals around truly saves lives.
• According to the AHA, immediate CPR can double or triple survival rates.
• Employers in healthcare and public safety require AHA-compliant BLS certification—and that includes an in-person skills test.

🩺 Is This Session Right for You?
The BLS Provider Skills Session is ideal for:

• Nurses and nursing students
• EMTs and paramedics
• Dental, medical, and surgical assistants
• Healthcare students in clinical programs
• Anyone required to show BLS competency for their job

🕒 Don’t Delay—Get Certified Today
Already completed the online BLS portion? Finish strong with your Skills Session at Attentive Safety. You’ll gain confidence, earn your card, and be ready to respond when seconds matter most.
📍 Book now:
https://www.attentivesafety.com/bls-skills-session.html

Ready to act with confidence?
Complete your BLS certification today—only at Attentive Safety.