Basic Life Support Course in Kanata
With Basic Life Support (BLS), healthcare professionals and trained first responders learn the principles of providing care to patients in various in-facility and pre-hospital settings. This program is the foundation for all healthcare professionals.
Our BLS training course follows the theoretical and hands-on skills needed for responding to medical emergencies. Basic Life Support in Kanata is an engaging program taught by qualified instructors and provides participants with Red Cross certification.
You learn the important skills of high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), preparing you with the knowledge to assist victims of all ages, including infants. Your training includes the in-depth techniques of delivering CPR and other life-saving skills as part of a team or on your own.
The training teaches you to:
- Recognize the symptoms of cardiac and respiratory arrest
- The steps required to set up the emergency response immediately
- How to deliver BLS quickly and with confidence in all types of situations
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Optional Basic Life Support Upgrades
Basic Life Support training goes hand-in-hand with First Aid training! Join us for a First Aid training course in Kanata and gain more essential life-saving skills for your career or school program. See below for more information:
Complete First Aid Training at a Discounted Rate!
If you are required to take First Aid and Basic Life Support (HCP) training, please register for both courses individually. Basic Life Support is a separate, 4-hour training as it is specifically designed for healthcare professionals. Course content includes high-intensity CPR for fast-paced work environments.
Our clients can take advantage of an amazing Bundle Discount when they register for First Aid and BLS programs. Receive a $20 off discount code after completing
your first registration. This discount code can be applied to your next booking.
Register for your First Aid course in an Online Blended format by clicking here.
Learn About Our First Aid and CPR Courses
There are definite differences between CPR Level C and Basic Life Support. Both courses provide the same material for CPR training but at different levels. With BLS training, closer attention is paid to specific details vital to healthcare providers.
CPR Level C is a general cardiopulmonary resuscitation course valuable for everyone. Millions of Canadians from all backgrounds have received CPR Level C training. This knowledge gives them the ability to help someone in their family or the public in an emergency.
If you are interested in completing First Aid training, please see above for more information.
Validity of Certification
Basic Life Support training in Kanata is a WSIB approved course. BLS training through the Canadian Red Cross is only offered in an in-class format, but is available as a online blended course through our Heart & Stroke BLS program. Once completed, you receive a WSIB endorsed training partner certification, allowing you to work in the fields of healthcare or as a first responder.
Duration of Basic Life Support Certification
On passing our Basic Life Support training, your certification is valid for one year. Remember that the older HCP training and certification used to be valid for three years. Since 2019, the Canadian government decided that annual renewal is essential for everyone working in healthcare to ensure they are always well-trained and up-to-date with all the skills required.
What is BLS Training?
The 4-hour BLS training course is designed to build your confidence in performing CPR during your duties as a staff member of a fast-paced hospital setting or as an external rescuer. You learn how to do this alone or as part of a team. The training includes the critical steps required to assess the patient’s situation rapidly and what treatment to impart. Included are how to perform rapid defibrillation and how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) when required.
Demonstrating Competence
Upon completing the course, you need to prove your competence by passing the multiple-choice exam and proving your hands-on skills. Passing the course is easy if you pay attention to the theory and demonstrations by the instructors. Before attending the course, you can also prepare yourself by reading the Basic Life Support eBook. Taking notes during the course is allowed, and our instructors are always willing to respond to any questions you have about the course material.
If you fail to pass any of the course’s sections, the instructor points out your mistakes, and you are given another opportunity to pass the test.
In a second failure, you cannot receive your certification and must retake the course by rescheduling another appointment.
Who Should Take Basic Life Support Courses?
All healthcare professionals require Basic Life Support training, and they can now take our course in Kanata. The people who should take Basic Life Support include all in-facility healthcare providers like nursing staff, medical doctors, dentists, and care aides. All pre-hospital care providers also need BLS training. These individuals may work for the fire service, as part of rescue teams, those trained in sports medicine, lifeguards, etc.
All healthcare workers requiring BLS certification must renew it annually. Renew your certificate by registering for our full training course. You qualify for our discounted price, but you need to bring your current certification with you to the training. When renewing, choose the “Renew Your Basic Life Support (HCP)” when selecting your course from the dropdown menu.
We also provide recertification training through our Heart & Stroke BLS program for those who have completed their original training with this training organization.