Empower Yourself to Save Lives with the AHA's BLS Course

Imagine you're enjoying a peaceful Saturday morning when someone nearby suddenly falls down or collapses. The crowd panics, unsure of what to do. But not you. With the life-saving skills you've learned in the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) and First Aid classes, you step forward, calm and prepared. You know exactly how to assess the scene, provide, aid, perform CPR, and use an AED until professional help arrives.

About the Courses
The American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) course is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings. This hands-on training covers crucial techniques such as high-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants, effective ventilations using a barrier device, and the important early use of an AED. You will also learn the AHA Chain of Survival, specifically the BLS components, and the importance of teams in multi-rescuer resuscitation and performing as an effective team member during multi-rescuer CPR. Additionally, the course covers the relief of foreign-body airway obstruction (choking) for adults and infants.

The American Heart Association's First Aid course is designed for individuals of any background, medical or otherwise. It prepares students to respond to the most common first aid emergencies, including how to recognize them, asses the issue, treat minor problems, and how to know when it's time to call for help. Both the Basic Life Support and First Aid certifications can be used to meet many job, regulatory, and other requirements.

Who Can Benefit?
Whether you’re a healthcare professional, an SMA volunteer, a community volunteer, a concerned citizen, or someone who wants to be prepared for the unexpected, these skills are invaluable. We tailor our teaching to ensure everyone, regardless of prior experience, leaves ready to act in an emergency with competence and confidence.

Join Us: Choose Your Impact

Community Care Ticket: Free for volunteers, unhoused individuals, and folks dealing with unemployment or financial hardship. We stand by the belief that financial constraints should never hinder anyone from learning life-saving skills.
Essential Training Ticket: At $40, this ticket covers the cost of your training, including a book and both the BLS and First Aid certificates. It's perfect for those who are ready to learn, want to support the program at a basic level, or need the certification for work.
Heartbeat Sponsor Ticket: At $80, this ticket allows you to extend your impact by covering your fees and sponsoring another participant. It’s a powerful way to support our community-driven mission.

About SMA’s Training Program Street Medics Austin is committed to providing accessible medical care and education. Our training programs, including the American Heart Association’s Heartsaver courses and Stop the Bleed, are just a few examples of our dedication to empowering the Austin community. We believe everyone has the right to learn how to save a life.

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) - Saturday, October 11th

By Street Medics Austin

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) - Saturday, October 11th

This class will certify you in the American heart Association's Basic Life Support course.