Basic Life Support Course in North York
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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 Certification and Recertification
Our Basic Life Support training course is approved by the Canadian Red Cross and will provide students with a WSIB approved certificate. Currently, we do not offer a BLS Recertification training through our Canadian Red Cross courses. If you have already completed the Basic Life Support course and would like to renew your certificate, you may register for the full training at a discounted rate. During registration, please select “Renew Your Basic Life Support (HCP)” from the dropdown menu when selecting your course level.
If you have completed a BLS training with a Heart & Stroke training partner, you may complete a recertification course through our Heart & Stroke BLS program.
Please be sure to bring your current BLS certificate to class with you. With our renewal option, you will receive a Basic Life Support certificate from the Canadian Red Cross, valid for one year.
BLS Course Content
Basic Life Support training covers a lot of important life-saving material over a four-hour period. Students will learn everything from high-performance CPR to the Six Rights of Medication. In addition to these topics, you can expect to learn about handling trauma, hypothermia, anaphylaxis, opioid overdose, choking, post-cardiac arrest care, team communication and post-event debriefing.
Each of these topics play a vital role in your caretaking as a healthcare professional. You can learn more about the Basic Life Support course on our website.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Is CPR Level C the same as BLS?
CPR Level C and Basic Life Support are two separate levels of CPR training. CPR Level C is a general course which can (and should) be taken by all Canadians. Basic Life Support, on the other hand, is specifically designed for healthcare professionals such as first responders, nurses, dentists and more. This course teaches students how to provide CPR and care for patients in a hospital or pre-hospital setting. Each of these courses teaches similar material, but the Basic Life Support training will go into more detail necessary for healthcare providers.
Is BLS online valid?
The Canadian Red Cross does not provide the Basic Life Support training course in an online method. Our Heart & Stroke BLS course is offered in an Online Blended format, though. If you wish to complete the BLS course with a WSIB approved training partner, you may register for the Canadian Red Cross or Heart & Stroke training. Basic Life Support is a very important course that needs to be completed by those in first responder roles. Be sure to complete the correct course for your job or school requirements.
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How long does basic life support certification last?
Basic Life Support training will provide students with a certificate that is valid for one year. This training used to be called HCP and was valid for three years, but has been upgraded to Basic Life Support as of April 2019. Since the Basic Life Support course is designed for healthcare professionals, the government decided that it was important for them to renew their life-saving skills on an annual basis.
Can you fail a BLS class?
It is possible to fail the Basic Life Support course. This training requires students to prove their hands-on skills and pass a multiple choice exam. If you happen to fail either part of this training, your instructor will be able to give you advice and provide you with a second chance to pass. If you fail again, you will not receive your certificate and you will need to attend the training again. For those who fail, you will need to contact the office to reschedule your training.
To prevent yourself from failing, please make sure to pay attention in class. You may take notes, read through the free Basic Life Support e-book before your course and ask questions. Our instructors are there to help you.
If you still struggle to complete the course, we recommend you complete a Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C training course in North York first to understand the basics.