Basic Life Support (BLS) course is designed to train healthcare provider(s) to recognize life-threatening emergencies, perform a primary assessment, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver ventilation and use of an automated external defibrillator (AEDs).
In the classroom, instructors provide interactive clinical scenarios and learning stations to prepare participants for real life emergency situation(s). The course is designed to build participant confidence to effectively perform high-quality CPR and increase knowledge in BLS skills.
This course is a requirement for healthcare professionals, including nursing staff , care aides and dental professionals . Pre hospital care providers, which may include firefighters , paramedics, lifeguards and ski patrol .
Our CPR training courses were developed in accordance with the recommendations from the International First Aid and Resuscitation Guidelines. This CPR course meets requirements for provincial regulatory bodies and other colleges and includes the latest CPR guidelines.
Blended courses are designed to provide flexibility, convenience and consistency in first aid and CPR training. The learning includes an online portion and an in-class session. The online portion utilizes a user-friendly platform that is interactive and engaging giving you control over the learning experience. Study anywhere there is access to the internet at your own pace. The in-class session is designed to provide you with hands-on skills testing conducted in-person with a Certified Heart & Stroke Instructor.
In-classroom courses means participants are with a Heart & Stroke Instructor for their entire learning experience. Our amazing instructor will teach you cardiopulmonary resuscitation with rapid defibrillation using presentations and skills demonstration. Instructor’s observe the participants, providing guidance and feedback to facilitate their learning experience in a fun and friendly environment.
• Glove removal
• Primary Assessment
• CPR and AED
• Foreign body airway obstruction
• Assisted Ventilation
• Basic Life Support Special Considerations
Learning Objectives Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to:
Upon successful completion of this course, students receive a CPR with AED certificate (digital certificate) and CPR with AED course completion card that is valid in Ontario for 3 years.