COURSE INFORMATION

The Basic Life Saving/CPR course will be offered by the Indian River County Sheriff's Office. This training course sanctioned by the American Heart Association(AHA), ensures the participants leave BLS Certified by the AHA. This course is led by IRCSO BLS Certified Instructors.

The Sheriff’s office provides all instructional materials, including Adult/Child and Infant manikins, Bag Valve Masks and training AEDs, leaving each participatant Rescue Ready.

Dr. James Betancourt and Dr. Barry Garcia, Tactical Medical Directors, serve as our primary instructors.

This course is offered on a first come, first serve basis.There is a $5.00 per person nonrefundable fee, payable by exact cash, check or credit card.

A waitlist will be established for the course once all slots have been filled. Waitlist members will be notified when another class is available.

*When the course is complete, you will receive an E-Mail from the American Heart Association to claim your E-Card. IRCSO does NOT provide the physical copy. If you do not claim your E-Card, the AHA does not recognize you have taken the class and you are not BLS Certified. It is not the Sheriff’s Office responsibility to track the status of E-Cards. If you did not receive an email, please contact our Coordinator, Samantha Copeland, at scopeland@ircsheriff.org.

UPCOMING COURSES

  • Wednesday, October 23, 2024 (1:00pm - 5:00pm)
  • Wednesday, November 6, 2024 (1:00pm - 5:00pm)
  • Wednesday, December 18, 2024 (8:30am - 12:30pm)