Basic Life Support Course in Aurora
Healthcare professionals and rescuers all need Basic Life Support training and certification. Enrolling in our specially designed Basic Life Support in Aurora, you can learn how to provide high-performance CPR in fast-paced environments such as hospitals and the scenes of emergencies.
At the end of the course, your certification means that you can now identify and provide the appropriate treatment for patients suffering from cardiac or respiratory arrest and other life-threatening conditions. Besides the required knowledge, the course ensures you can confidently perform all the life-saving skills you have learned.
Many of our students also choose to do the Airway Management and Oxygen Therapy training course. This course is sometimes an additional requirement for their profession, but some do it more to gain the extra knowledge. Scroll down to learn more about the Airway Management and Oxygen Therapy training.
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Optional Basic Life Support Upgrades
Some of our students who taking Basic Life Support training in Aurora may also be interested in other safety courses such as First Aid or Airway Management & Oxygen Therapy. If that sounds like you, please read more about these additional courses below:
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Airway Management & Oxygen Therapy (AMOT)
If you wish to attend an Airway Management and Oxygen Therapy training along with your Basic Life Support course, you need to register for the two courses separately. Please continue your registration for the Basic life support course.
Once your registration for BLS is complete, you will need to register for the Airway Management and Oxygen Therapy course. To register for an Airway Management and Oxygen Therapy course, please click here and select a date and location that best suits you. This training only takes place at select locations. If you have any questions or concerns please call our office at 866-291-9121.
BLS Certification and Recertification
The Basic Life Support Course in Aurora is Canadian Red Cross approved. Once you have completed the course, you acquire the WSIB approved certificate that qualifies you for healthcare positions.
BLS Recertification training is not currently available with us through our Canadian Red Cross courses. However, anyone who has already completed the Basic Life Support course can renew their certificate by registering for our BLS training course at a discounted rate.
When registering for training as an existing certificate holder, select the course level “Renew Your Basic Life Support (HCP)” from the dropdown menu.
Our Heart & Stroke BLS training does offer a recertification course for those who have previously completed their Basic Life Support with that provider, though.
If you are renewing your certificate, remember to bring the current BLS certificate to class as proof when you attend class. Canadian Red Cross BLS certification and recertification are valid for one year.
For anyone who fails the Basic Life Support course, either the part with the hands-on skills or the multiple-choice questions in the test, you will get a second chance to pass. Your instructor takes some time to go over the areas you haven’t understood before testing you again.
After failing a second time, the participant must retake the full course and pass it. It is easy to reschedule a second course by calling our office. There are several ways to ensure you have the knowledge to pass the course – take notes, pay attention, read through the online course eBook, and ask questions.
Some people who struggle with the BLS course choose to take the Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C training course in Aurora, giving them an in-depth understanding of the basics of CPR and first aid.
BLS Course Content
The four-hour course covers all the essential life-saving material of Basic Life Support. During this time, students learn everything from providing high-performance CPR to the Six Rights of Medication.
In addition, the course covers how to handle trauma, hypothermia, anaphylaxis, opioid overdose, and choking. You also learn about the importance of team communication, post-cardiac arrest care, and debriefing everyone after an event. All of these topics are vital to your role in healthcare.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can BLS be done online?
No. The Canadian Red Cross does not offer the Basic Life Support training course online. But Heart & Stroke BLS does provide an online blended format.
By registering and completing the Basic Life Support Course in Aurora, you receive a certificate from a WSIB approved training partner. Check that this is the correct course for your role in healthcare and register today.
Once you have completed the Basic Life Support training, your certificate is valid for one year. The Canadian government changed the HCP (valid for three years) in 2019. This upgrade ensures that healthcare professionals are always thoroughly trained and know about all the latest life-saving skills.
Is BLS the same as CPR level C?
No. BLS and CPR Level C are two different levels of CPR training. CPR Level C is a more fundamental level suitable for everyone. In contrast, Basic Life Support is primarily for people who require in-depth knowledge, like paramedics, other healthcare professionals, and rescue workers.
Is BLS better than CPR?
Basic Life Support is a CPR course that solidifies the knowledge required by healthcare workers. If you need a WSIB approved certificate through the Canadian Red Cross, then the Basic Life Support course is better than CPR. Register for the Basic Life Support Course at our Aurora facility today.