The American Red Cross blended learning format combines a self-paced online cognitive portion with a hands-on, in-person skills session led by a certified instructor. This structure allows participants to complete coursework flexibility while satisfying OSHA and workplace certification requirements.

The purpose of the Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) course is to ensure that individuals with a duty to respond (public safety professionals and healthcare providers) have the knowledge and skills necessary to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies. The blended learning format combines a self-paced online cognitive portion with a hands-on, in-person skills session led by a certified instructor.