Basic Life Support Course in Aurora
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.
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Need First Aid Course too? See discount details
If you need both First Aid & CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS), you may qualify for a $20 discount on your second course.
After registering for one course, your confirmation email will include a promo code you can use toward the other course, if you have not already booked it.
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.