Basic Life Support

* Note: On April 1st, 2019, the Red Cross changed the name of CPR Level HCP to CPR BLS

Designed to build participant confidence in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills in a team environment for professionals with a duty to respond. Teaches the important steps to perform a rapid assessment, perform Basic Life Support (BLS) skills, and perform rapid defibrillation including use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). 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, medical and dental professionals. Pre-hospital care providers, which may include professionals in a fire service, rescue team, sports- medicine, lifeguards and ski patrol. 

Time:  

Full course: 4 hours

Recertification: 2 hours (Students must hold a valid, non-expired RED CROSS certificate to be eligible for the recertification.

Pre requisites:  If recertifying BLS proof of current BLS certificate is required to participate in BLS Recertification 

 Canadian Red Cross BLS Certificate valid for 1 year.  Upon completion of the recertification Red Cross will issue an electronic certification. .

Course Content:

• CPR-AED skills for Adult, Child, Infant, and Neonatal patients
• Multi-Rescuer dynamic CPR performance
• Variable Compression to Ventilation Ratios
• Nationally recognized for credibility and up to date evidence-based protocols

You will learn how to systematically approach and manage a wide variety of cardiac and respiratory arrest emergencies including team-based Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillation (AED), and choking response for patients in different age categories.