BLS: Basic Life Support (Formerly Health Care Provider CPR)
BLS: Basic Life Support Training
Designed to build participant confidence in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills and provide the important steps to perform a rapid assessment, perform Basic Life Support (BLS) skills, and perform rapid defibrillation. Airway Management and Oxygen Therapy can also be added as additional certifications to this course.
Target Group
In-facility care providers, including nursing staff, care aides, medical and dental professionals. Pre-hospital care providers, which may include professionals in a fire service, rescue team, sports-medicine, lifeguards and ski patrol.
BLS Course Content
Glove removal • Primary Assessment • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) • Airway Obstruction • Assisted Ventilation • Basic Life Support special considerations
Certification
1 year certification in Basic Life Support (digital certificate issued upon successful completion)
Approximate Course Length
Stand-alone course: 4 hours
With Airway Management: 5 hours
With Oxygen Therapy: 5 hours
With Airway Management and Oxygen Therapy: 6 hours
Approximate Course Length
Full course: 5 hours in class OR 3 hours in class + 2 hours online learning.
Recertification: 3.5 hours in class OR 2 hours in class + 1.5 hours online learning.
Cost
Full course: $100.00 + GST
Recertification: $80.00 + GST
Adding Airway Management ($100.00) or Oxygen Therapy ($100.00) to your course will increase the total cost.