Basic Life Support (BLS/HCP)
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
- 100% attendance and participation.
- Successfully demonstrate all course competencies (Hands on)
- Passing a knowledge written test evaluation, with a minimum 75% mark.
- 1 year certification in BLS (Digital certificate will be issued upon successful completion)
- Primary Assessment
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Airway Obstruction
- Assisted Ventilation
- Basic Life Support special considerations
- Canadian Red Cross Basic Life Support Guide (E book)
In-facility care providers, including nursing staff, health 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.
Basic Life Support, Canadian Red Cross