Full course description
American Heart Association (AHA) - Basic Life Support (BLS) Course
Florida SouthWestern State College, Lee Campus
Building A, Room 215
8099 College Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33919
The AHA’s BLS course trains participants to:
- Recognize life-threatening emergencies
- Perform high-quality chest compressions
- Deliver ventilations using pocket masks and bag-valve masks (BVM)
- Provide early use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- Relieve choking in adult and pediatric patients
This training reflects the latest science from the AHA Guidelines for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).
This is an instructor-led course that includes:
- Simulated clinical scenarios and hands-on learning stations
- Skills practice and testing with an AHA BLS Instructor
- A 25-question multiple-choice written exam
Important Registration Information
- You must use your own personal email and cellphone number when registering. This is required to receive and claim your AHA eCard.
- Arrive early — instruction begins promptly at the scheduled time. Late arrivals may not be admitted.
- Check your confirmation email for payment instructions and course details.
Health & Safety Notice
This course includes physical and emotional demands that simulate emergency scenarios. If you have a medical condition or limitations, please consult your physician before participating. If you are currently sick or experiencing symptoms of an infectious illness, notify your instructor before class.
Release & Photo Consent
By attending this course, you acknowledge and accept all physical demands and risks involved. You release Florida SouthWestern State College, the AHA, instructors, and certifying agencies from liability for any injuries that may occur.
Photos or videos taken during the course may be used in official college publications or online content that supports the mission of FSW.
If you require any accommodations or have accessibility needs, please contact us in advance:
Email: aha@fsw.edu Phone: 239-477-3520
The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the AHA.