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Basic Life Support Certification

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Description

Basic Life Support (BLS) skills allow healthcare workers, healthcare students, public safety workers and others with a duty to respond to provide assistance to someone during a health crisis.

Certifying Organization

American Red Cross

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Details

If significant education or training is needed? No
If significant work experience is needed? No
Is an exam required? Yes
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

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