The Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, offered through the American Heart Association, and Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Training will be completed on-campus through the School of Occupational Therapy during the first semester of the Occupational Therapy program. The BLS for Healthcare Providers Certification must be maintained for the duration of the program, including during fieldwork.
The School of Occupational Therapy schedules both trainings for new students during the first three weeks of the fall semester. Students are responsible for paying the fees for both certifications. More information about the scheduled courses will be provided during Orientation.
If you have BLS for Healthcare Providers Certification and/or Bloodborne Pathogens Training prior to matriculating at MCPHS, please be advised that these cannot be online trainings; face-to-face/hands-on courses are required. You will need to upload copies of both the BLS certification and BBP training to the School of Occupational Therapy database during the fall semester.