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AHA BLS Provider

Join Wea Township Fire Department for a free, American Heart Association BLS Provider certification course covering lifesaving CPR, AED use, and emergency response skills.

Who it’s forHealthcare providers, EMTs, firefighters and anyone whose job requires BLS.
CostFree. A $20 donation is appreciated but never required. Cash, or checks made out to Wea Township Community Fire Department.

About This Course

Wea Township Fire Department is offering a FREE American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certification course as part of our commitment to community safety and education.

This instructor-led course provides hands-on training in high-quality CPR, automated external defibrillator (AED) use, and other essential lifesaving skills for adults, children, and infants.

Who Should Attend?

The AHA BLS Provider course is designed for healthcare professionals, first responders, students entering healthcare fields, and others who need or want comprehensive CPR training.

No previous CPR certification is required.

What You'll Learn

  • High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
  • How to recognize cardiac arrest and activate emergency response
  • Proper use of an automated external defibrillator (AED)
  • Rescue breathing and effective ventilation techniques
  • Relief of choking in adults, children, and infants
  • Two-rescuer CPR and effective team-based resuscitation

Course Information

Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Wea Township Fire Department, 1700 Wea School Road, Lafayette, IN 47909
Cost: FREE
Class Size: Limited to 8 participants

Participants must attend the full course and successfully complete the required hands-on skills assessments and written examination to receive an American Heart Association BLS Provider eCard, valid for two years.

What to Bring

  • Comfortable clothing suitable for hands-on CPR practice
  • A device capable of accessing your email for your certification eCard
  • A current AHA BLS Provider manual, if you already own one

CPR training involves kneeling, bending, and performing chest compressions on training manikins. Please contact us in advance if you need an accommodation.

Registration

Advance registration is required. Space is limited, and registration will open once final program arrangements are complete.

This course is provided at no charge. Voluntary donations to support future community CPR and First Aid education may be accepted, but donations are never required to participate or receive certification.

We look forward to helping more members of our community gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to act when every second counts.

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