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FAQs

How many questions can you miss on the BLS exam? ›

AHA BLS Exam Outline

You need to score at least an 84% to pass, meaning you can miss a total of 4 questions.

No, the class is not generally considered difficult – however, compared to lay rescuer CPR & First Aid classes, there is a greater amount of information covered and the skill requirements are slightly more technical.

A passing grade is 70% or higher.

Just a reminder, if you happen to fail don't worry there's unlimited Testing. Just re-examine & retry.

To pass the AHA BLS course, a score of 84% or higher is required. Students must pass a skills test and a written exam. Prior to the test, students will receive a course handbook. Through AHA, students who successfully complete the course(s) become certified for two years.

Your success in CPR certification is almost certain. You've got no reasons to worry. Statistics show that at least 98% of people who have undertaken the CPR certification training succeeded. Statistics never lie, the chances of failure is extremely minimal.

AHA BLS Course Completion

Students must pass an open-book written exam and skills test in order to qualify for a Basic Life Support Course Completion Card.

Before taking an AHA BLS certification course, it's a good idea to familiarize yourself with basic BLS information, review a BLS certification study guide, and take a practice exam or two.

While 4-5 hours is a good benchmark for those who are taking the course for the first time, others may be able to complete it much more quickly. If you are familiar with the subject matter at hand, a BLS certification (or recertification) course can be completed in 2 hours or less.

However, the American Heart Association BLS exam requires a score of 84% to pass, while you can pass the ARC BLS exam with an 80% or higher.

BLS Practice Test

The practice exam consists of 10 multiple-choice questions that are derived from the BLS provider handbook and adhere to the latest ILCOR and ECC guidelines.

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The BLS Certification Exam requires a passing score of 80% and must be passed before receiving a Certification. There are 25 exam questions, and you will have unlimited time to complete the exam.

To perform CPR or BLS safely and efficiently, it is important to take classes to get a certification. Therefore, a CPR certification will be an excellent first step to getting your Basic Life Support certification. A BLS certification includes CPR training, but it is more difficult and intensive.

The American Heart Association requires candidates to have a score of 84% to pass the test. This means that you can answer four questions incorrectly and pass the test. The American Red Course expects candidates to have 80% or higher, while the National CPR Foundation allows a lower passing score of 70% or higher.

The BLS Certification Exam requires a passing score of 80% and must be passed before receiving a Certification. There are 25 exam questions, and you will have unlimited time to complete the exam.

Participation in the BLS Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses is mandated by OSHA for private employers. OSHA's recordkeeping advisor explains some of the regulations that apply. For state and local government employers, your state laws determine whether participation in the survey is mandatory.