According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular diseases are the most common cause of death worldwide and account for about 1/3 of death’s. As our population ages, the prevalence of these diseases is expected to increase. Being prepared to handle these events and other life-threatening incidents is the intent of this program.

The DAN BLS: CPR & 1stAid provider program is designed to provide you with foundational knowledge and teach you the skills needed to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and other lifesaving skills.

During this course, participants will become familiar with signs and symptoms associated with cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks as well as respiratory arrest. Other diseases and conditions may also pose an immediate threat to life. Those conditions, such as shock, choking and external bleeding, are included in this course.

The 1stAid component of this course addresses additional circumstances and disease events that may require intervention and assistance form emergency medical services (EMS).

Successful completion of the DAN Basic Life Support: CPR and 1stAid course includes demonstration of skill competency and passing a written knowledge assessment. The result is certification as a DAN Basic Life Support: CPR and 1stAid Provider