“PLEASE NOTE EACH STUDENT MUST COMPLETE THIER OWN REGISTRATION – NO MULTIPLE NAMES ON ONE REGISTRATION WILL BE ACCEPTED”

Duration
Duration: 8 hours in class. 9 AM – 4 PM

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.

Audience:

In-facility care providers, including nursing staff, care aides, and medical and dental professionals. Pre-hospital care providers may include professionals in fire service, rescue teams, sports medicine, lifeguards, and ski patrol.

Prerequisites
None
Completion
 Successfully demonstrate all course skill competencies
 Minimum 75% mark for written, closed book, knowledge evaluation
 Attend and participate in 100% of the course

Certification
1-year certification in Basic Life Support (digital certificate issued upon successful completion)

Course Description:
 Glove removal
 Primary Assessment
 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
 Airway Obstruction
 Assisted Ventilation
 Basic Life Support special considerations

As of January 2019, Canadian Red Cross training partners, including First 2 Aid Inc. are now offering BLS (Basic Life Support) courses. BLS has replaced the HCP (Healthcare Provider) course. BLS is a more accurate and up-to-date version of the HCP course.