Dear participant,

Welcome to the Basic Life Support Provider Course. On behalf of the entire HSTCSA team, thank you for selecting us to guide you through this foundational training. We admire your commitment to enhancing patient care through ongoing professional development.

Pre-course, requirements

It is our promise to deliver a high-quality learning experience, ensuring you acquire all the vital skills necessary for BLS.

1. Provider manuals 

• For e -book users, your choice to go digital mirrors our aim to reduce our carbon footprint.  Thank you for supporting our green initiative. Instructions to access your e -book will be shared via email shortly, typically within one to five days.
• For hardcover enthusiasts, your provider manual will be dispatched through a trusted courier. Delivery usually takes between one to five days. To ensure you receive your materials promptly, kindly provide your accurate delivery details in the form below.

Note, this form is specifically for those who’ve opted for the hardcover version of the provider manual.

2. How to prepare

Even without a pretest, preparing beforehand will enhance your learning experience. Here’s what you can do.

• Thoroughly review the BLS Provider Manual.
• Familiarize yourself with the basic CPR techniques and AED’s. These foundational skills will be honed during the course.
• Optionally, you can explore supplementary pre -course resources that will give you a deeper understanding of the BLS protocols.

3. What to bring and how to dress 

• Course Material: Don’t forget to bring your BLS Provider Manual to the class. For participants using the e-book version, rest assured that HSTCA provides mobile devices for your use. Nonetheless, ensuring your personal device is fully charged will allow for smooth access to materials.
• Attire Recommendations: Dress for comfort and mobility. Choose attire that facilitates easy movement as the course includes practical activities involving kneeling, bending, and lifting. Should you have any physical limitations that may affect your ability to engage in these exercises, please inform an instructor ahead of time.
• Refreshments and Meals: Water, coffee, tea, and light snacks will be available to all participants. Please note that lunch is not provided. However, you won’t be left wanting, as there are numerous lunch options located just 650 meters from the training center for your convenience.

4. BLS agenda 

We aim to make the learning environment as accommodating as possible. We eagerly await the opportunity to guide you through this course. If you have questions or need more details about the BLS training, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at info@hstcsa.co.za