BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification
Overview
Basic Life Support (BLS) provides Healthcare Professionals and First Responders with the confidence to provide high quality CPR in a variety of in-facility and pre-hospital settings.
The Heart & Stroke Foundations' BLS course teaches the theoretical and hands-on skills needed to respond to medical emergencies and ensure the best possible outcome and chance of survival.
Course Content Highlights Include:
- Chain of Survival
-1-rescuer & 2-rescuer CPR
- Multi-Rescuer Team CPR
- CPR AED & Choking Skills for Adult, Child & Infant
- Use of Barrier Devices & Bag Mask Device
- Opioid-Associated Life Threatening Emergencies
Certification Details:
Certification: Yes
Certification Provider: Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada
Length of Certification: 1 year
Length of Training: Approximately 4 to 5 hours for BLS Provider
Audience: Healthcare Professionals & First Responders (e.g. Nurse, Paramedic, Police)
Manual Required: Yes
Training Options:
- BLS Provider (Full In-Class Session)
- BLS Blended Provider (Part Online + Part In Class)
Recertification Options:
- BLS Renewal: Take an in-class renewal course annually
- BLS Blended Renewal: Take a blended renewal course annually
Certification Requirements:
- Successfully pass an in-person skills assessment for Adult and Infant CPR
- Obtain a minimum score of 84% on a cognitive exam
The Heart and Stroke Foundation's BLS Certification is the prerequisite for these advanced provider programs:
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- PEARS (Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization)
Certification Course Inquiries:
For certification inquiries, email [email protected]
Indicate the course you require in your email (note: certification courses are ONLY available in Southern Georgian Bay and the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario, Canada)
Join The Prepared Parent Club! (It's Free!)
Be PREPARED, Boost Your CONFIDENCE And Stay CALM With Education About All Things Lifesaving, Safety & Parenthood Delivered To Your Inbox! Are You Scared Of Emergencies Like Choking, Anaphylaxis & Drowning? Then Join The Club To Swap Scared For Prepared!
Your email won't be shared. Unsubscribe anytime.
