Student Health provides courses in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Stop the Bleed, offered to groups of 5 or more. Registration for BLS classes is processed through our e-commerce store, with payment required at the time of registration. Registration for free Stop the Bleed classes is processed through UNC Charlotte's Learning and Development Portal. For groups or organizations interested in a tailored course, please reach out to npiscit@charlotte.edu. For further inquiries about the classes available, please contact Nicole Piscitelli at 704-687-7418 or via email at npiscit1@charlotte.edu. Note: CLASSES NOT OFFERED IN THE SUMMER.
The American Heart Association inspires the world to save lives and envisions a world where no one dies from cardiac arrest. These courses train participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations, and provide early use of an AED.
So........what course should you take?
BLS: This course is designed for HEALTHCARE and/or MEDICAL 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 pre-hospital settings. Two year certification provided. Please note that all classes require a minimum of 4 participants to proceed. If the minimum number of participants is not met, the class may be rescheduled or canceled. We appreciate your understanding.
1 class offered May 8
Life-threatening bleeding injuries can happen anywhere at any time.
This FREE 1-hour course will teach you to recognize life-threatening bleeding and how to intervene quickly through three techniques: (1) how to apply direct pressure to a wound; (2) how to pack a wound to control bleeding; (3) how to correctly apply a tourniquet.
Designed for all students, faculty, and staff, including lay rescuers and healthcare professionals.
The course is affiliated with the H.E.L.P. Certificate Program and provides a certificate upon completion. Sign up for a class through UNC Charlotte's Learning and Development Portal.
