American Heart Association
Basic Life Support for
Healthcare Providers
Written Examinations
Contents:
Examination Memo
Student Answer Sheet
Version A Exam
Version A Answer Key
Version A Reference Key
Version B Exam
Version B Answer Key
Version B Reference Key
March 2011
© 2011 American Heart Association
,2011 Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
Written Test
Introduction The 2011 Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider Course includes both
skills tests and written tests. The written test measures the mastery of
cognitive skills. The 2011 written test must be used with the 2011course
materials, ie, student manuals, course videos, and instructor manuals.
Administering This closed-book test must be completed individually by each student. To
the written tests receive a course completion card, students must score at least 84% on the
written test.
Remediation All students deserve remediation on topics in which they are not confident or
have not mastered.
For guidance on remediation, refer to the instructor manual.
Copying and Written tests are secured items. BLS Training Centers may distribute BLS for
distribution Healthcare Providers exams only to BLS Instructors, BLS Training Center
Faculty, and BLS Regional Faculty members who are aligned with the TC.
Written tests may be copied as needed for conducting courses. Training
Centers may distribute exams in the original and complete Adobe PDF format
via electronic communications, ie, email.
Tests may not be posted on Internet or Intranet sites accessible by persons not
authorized to receive the tests.
March 2011
, ANSWER SHEET
BLS for Healthcare Providers
Written Exam
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