Virtual Medical Academy

Overview

American Heart Association–Accredited Training & Certification

Batterjee Medical College BMC offers AHA-accredited Basic Life Support BLS courses for students and healthcare providers. Training is delivered on campus by AHA-qualified instructors using high-fidelity manikins and scenario-based practice, so you leave confident and ready to act.

Why choose BLS with AHA at BMC?
- Global recognition: AHA BLS is widely accepted by hospitals, licensing bodies, and academic partners worldwide—ideal for graduates seeking internships, residencies, or employment outside Saudi Arabia.
- Digital eCard: Receive an AHA eCard with QR verification that employers can validate online, reducing onboarding delays.
- Up-to-date science: Content follows the latest AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC, with frequent updates and strong evidence review.
- Learner resources: Access official AHA materials, videos, and knowledge checks to reinforce skills after the course.
- Pathway to advanced AHA courses: AHA BLS seamlessly ladders into ACLS/PALS and other AHA offerings.
Compared with local certifications (e.g., Saudi Heart Association):
AHA certification is designed for international portability, comes with a globally verifiable eCard, and aligns with AHA’s widely recognized credential pathways. Many learners prefer AHA when planning overseas rotations, fellowships, or employment.

This Activity for

All Target Audience, Can be benefit From This Activity.

What I will learn?

- High-quality adult, child, and infant CPR
- Effective ventilation with barrier device and bag-mask
- Early use of an AED and safe defibrillation workflow
- Team-based resuscitation roles and closed-loop communication
- Relief of choking (adult/child/infant)

Requirements and Prerequisite

Before the course, please buy and read the BLS Provider Manual
Bring a valid government or student ID.
Bring the course registration receipt
Attendance in medical uniform is required
You will be practicing skills that require you to work on your hands and knees; the course requires bending, standing and lifting. If an existing acute physical condition prevents you from these activities, please notify the instructor.

Main Them

Instructor-Led Training (ILT):
Classroom skills practice + assessment

Duration:
Typically, 3–4 hours (skills session) after pre-course work for blended; 5–6 hours for instructor-led.

Language:
English instruction with bilingual support when needed.

Certificate:
Certificates will be issued within 3 days to 3 weeks.