Oct 23, 2026  
Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog 
    
Palo Verde College 2026-2027 Catalog

NBE 087 - BLS-CPR


Description: The American Heart Association’s BLS course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. Reflects science and education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). This course is offered as pass no pass.

Transferable
Not transferable

General Education:
Not approved for General Education

Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Students will correctly demonstrate the ability to determine scene safety, assess the victim for pulse and respiration, and initiates EMS.
  2. The student will begin compressions and respirations at the appropriate ratio for the age and size of the victim.


Total Course In-Class (Contact) Hours: 4
Course Duration (Weeks): 1
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lecture Hours: 2
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lab Hours: 2