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Heart and Stroke Basic Life Support (HCP) Courses

Basic Life Support training through the Heart and Stroke are designed for healthcare professionals. These healthcare professionals are typically staff members who work in hospitals or pre-hospital settings. Their job is to provide high-quality CPR in a team environment to patients in need. The goal of this course is to teach students how to provide the best quality CPR to increase survival rates for patients.

Those who enroll in Basic Life Support training will learn a variety of life-saving skills such as recognizing cardiac arrest, how to respond quickly and confidently to an emergency, how to perform single and multi-rescuer team CPR and more!

There are three training levels you may choose from: Basic Life Support, Basic Life Support (Blended) and Basic Life Support Recertification. To learn more about these course types, please look below.

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If you do not require certification through Heart and Stroke, you may be interested in a Basic Life Support course through the Canadian Red Cross.

In addition to Basic Life Support training, Canadian Red Cross also offers Airway Management and Oxygen Therapy courses. 

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Training LevelBasic Life Support
All In-Class Training:

4 hours teaching time

10AM-2PM

Course Content:
  • 1-rescuer and 2-rescuer CPR
  • Multi-rescuer team CPR
  • High-quality chest compressions
  • CPR for adults, children and infants
  • Relief of choking for adults, children and infants
  • AED for adults, children and infants
  • Chain of survival
  • Bag valve mask ventilation
  • Opioid emergencies
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Heart attack and stroke
  • Maternal cardiac arrest
  • Drowning
  • Role of the CPR coach
Requirements:

100% attendance of the course

75% score on the multiple choice knowledge test

Certification:Certificate will be issued, valid for 1 year

At Coast2Coast, we provide Heart and Stroke Basic Life Support training courses for healthcare professionals. This 4-hour, high-intensity training is available throughout the GTA. Click the Register Now button to find a training location near you and gain confidence in your life-saving skills!

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Training LevelBasic Life Support (Blended)
Online + In-Class Training:

Online: 1-2 hours (to be completed in your own time)

In-Class: 2 hours

3PM-5PM

Course Content:
  • 1-rescuer and 2-rescuer CPR
  • Multi-rescuer team CPR
  • High-quality chest compressions
  • CPR for adults, children and infants
  • Relief of choking for adults, children and infants
  • AED for adults, children and infants
  • Chain of survival
  • Bag valve mask ventilation
  • Opioid emergencies
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Heart attack and stroke
  • Maternal cardiac arrest
  • Drowning
  • Role of the CPR coach
Requirements:

100% attendance of the course

75% score on the multiple choice knowledge test

Certification:Certificate will be issued, valid for 1 year

Blended training is a great way to earn your Basic Life Support certificate in a flexible and convenient manner. Complete half of your training online prior to attending a 2 hour in-class session. Getting certified in Heart and Stroke Basic Life Support has never been easier!

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Training LevelBasic Life Support Recertification
All In-Class Training:

3 hours teaching time

6PM-9PM

Course Content:

Refresher of:

  • 1-rescuer and 2-rescuer CPR
  • Multi-rescuer team CPR
  • High-quality chest compressions
  • CPR for adults, children and infants
  • Relief of choking for adults, children and infants
  • AED for adults, children and infants
  • Chain of survival
  • Bag valve mask ventilation
  • Opioid emergencies
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Heart attack and stroke
  • Maternal cardiac arrest
  • Drowning
  • Role of the CPR coach
Requirements:

Current Heart and Stroke BLS Provider certification OR Heart and Stroke BLS Renewal Prerequisite Challenge Certificate

100% attendance of the course

75% score on the multiple choice knowledge test

Certification:Certificate will be issued, valid for 1 year

Have you already completed a Heart and Stroke Basic Life Support training? Now it’s time to recertify! Keep your Basic Life Support certificate up-to-date and register for a Recertification course. Current certificate must be valid.

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Samuel Onujiogu
The training was awesome
Rob Railton
Great job!
Very informative.
The instructor Selina took her job seriously and was very helpful.
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Leslie Hanson
Just finished CPR training the Tracy. She was engaging and ran an excellent course!
Blessing Edjede
Response from the owner:Hey Blessing! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety training course! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast North York training center! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Elizabeth Dunn
Rana Osman was so amazing. 10/10 instructor. Knows so much about first aid and AED. Definitely recommend.
Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Elizabeth! We are so thrilled you had a great first aid and AED training experience at Coast2Coast Edmonton. If you have any questions about the information that you learned, please do not hesitate to reach out! Our team would be happy to clarify any skills you’ve learned. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
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Response from the owner:We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! We’re so glad we were able to train you, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast Etobicoke office to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!
Anastasiia Herun
I had a great experience in today’s Standard First Aid/CPR-C course; the group was also supportive and communicative. Our instructor was Scott(Etobicoke, Evan’s Av.)—an excellent and well-organized instructor. Our process during the course was well-organized, and all the materials, experiences, questions, breaks, and practice were easy to understand. It gave me the confidence and willingness to help people in any situation, utilizing my skills and training.
Highly recommend.
Response from the owner:Hi Anastasiia! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re absolutely thrilled that you had such a great Standard First Aid/CPR-C training course with Scott as your instructor. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and hope you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills! If you have any questions regarding the course, please do not hesitate to contact us! Hope to see you soon for your next training at Coast2Coast Toronto training center. Stay safe!
Cory JAW
Response from the owner:We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! We’re so glad we were able to train you, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast Newmarket facility to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!
Mouzaya
Excellent experience with Coast2Coast. I did the Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C with Hosam, who is an excellent teacher. I would highly recommend to anyone looking to take this life saving education.
Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Mouzaya! We are absolutely delighted you had a great Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C training experience with our instructor Hossam at Coast2Coast Ottawa. If you have any questions about the information that you learned, please do not hesitate to reach out! Our team would be happy to clarify any skills you’ve learned. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe
Charah Faulkner
Ife Oluwa was our instructor and she was amazing. She made the learning very fun and interactive. Being hands on makes it easier for learning.
Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Charah! We are so glad you had a great training experience at Coast2Coast Hamilton training office. If you have any questions about the information that you learned, please do not hesitate to reach out! Our team would be happy to clarify any skills you’ve learned. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe
Saihej G
Rajeev was a great instructor. He has lots of experience and I enjoyed his stories which put into perspective what should be done in emergency situations.
In terms of the course, I think there should be more practical situations for students to demonstrate their knowledge instead of the written test in the end.
Response from the owner:Saihej, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We’re very happy that you had an enjoyable training course with us. We appreciate you sharing your feedback regarding the course and it has been forwarded to our management team. Please note that the Canadian Red Cross requires students to complete the multiple-choice exam at the end of their course to officially pass. Anyone can be a hero and now you’re ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us at Coast2Coast Brampton office! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
Celine Sonza
Hassan is the best instructor for BLS that I’ve met. Straight to the teaching points while encouraging peer collaboration.
Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Celine! We’re delighted you had a great BLS training experience at Coast2Coast Brampton. If you have any questions about the information that you learned, please do not hesitate to reach out! Our team would be happy to clarify any skills you’ve learned. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Catherine D.
Rajeev is an absolute amazing instructor and did a great job explaining and teaching everything.
Response from the owner:Hi Catherine! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Rajeev as your instructor at Coast2Coast Brampton facility. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and hope you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills! If you have any questions regarding the course, please do not hesitate to contact us! Hope to see you soon for your next training. Stay safe!
Karnbir S.
I had an excellent Standard First Aid and CPR-C recertification course experience with Rajeev. He made the in-class training very engaging with personal anecdotes to help us learn in addition to very thorough details about the content of the course. The 30-question test was well-designed as well.
I definitely trust Coast2Coast in the future for further courses.
Response from the owner:Hey Karnbir! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a Standard First Aid and CPR-C recertification training course! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast Brampton location! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Gurnoor Singh Grewal
Response from the owner:We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! We’re so glad we were able to train you, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast Brampton office to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!
zhuoyi luo
Very good experience. Dr. Adel is funny and knowledgeable.
Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Zhuoyi! We are glad you had a great training experience at Coast2Coast Oakville training center. If you have any questions about the information that you learned, please do not hesitate to reach out! Our team would be happy to clarify any skills you’ve learned. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Verónica Sánchez
Response from the owner:We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs at Coast2Coast Ottawa facility. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent training course with us. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We hope you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Amy V
I did the hybrid Standard First Aid + CPR/AED C course. The in-class portion with Lydia was amazing. Lydia was beyond knowledgeable and knew everything about the course like the back of her hand. It was easy to see she was very passionate about First Aid and loves to teach others about it. Every question asked from the class was answered fully. Everyone left the course with the skills and knowledge they need to help out our fellow humans :). I’ll be coming back in three years for the refresher!
Response from the owner:Amy, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We’re very happy that you had an enjoyable training course with us. Anyone can be a hero and now you’re ready to save a life since you have completed a Standard First Aid + CPR/AED C course with us at Coast2Coast Kitchener office! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
Tammie Rix
Walla was excellent!!
Response from the owner:Hi Tammie! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Walaa as your instructor at Coast2Coast Mississauga office. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and hope you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills! If you have any questions regarding the course, please do not hesitate to contact us! Hope to see you soon for your next training. Stay safe!
Hanaa Yakub
Excellent service
Response from the owner:Hey Hanaa! Thank you for this ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your training with us at Coast2Coast Newmarket office and we hope you learned lots! See you soon for recertification. Stay safe!
Hani A.
This was a great course, well-structured and easy to follow. I learned a lot and found the material very useful.
Instructor Walla was an excellent instructor. She explained everything clearly, was very supportive, and made the learning experience enjoyable. Highly recommended!
Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Hani! We hope you had a great training experience at Coast2Coast Mississauga location. If you have any questions about the information that you learned, please do not hesitate to reach out! Our team would be happy to clarify any skills you’ve learned. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe
Ketan Desai
This was my 3rd recertification with them. Highly recommended for first aid CPR training.Dimitryh is a very professional instructor .
Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Ketan! We hope you had a great recertification training experience and thanks for coming back again. If you have any questions about the information that you learned, please do not hesitate to reach out! Our team would be happy to clarify any skills you’ve learned. See you soon for recertification at Coast2Coast Brampton training facility! Stay safe
beatrice moon
Selina Rawe is an amazing instructor, I would highly recommend!!
Response from the owner:We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent training course with us at Coast2Coast Ottawa training center. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We hope you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Thais Sitton
Saline made a seemingly boring course very enjoyable to sit through, though always will be long she made sure to cover all material and make it a fun experience!
Response from the owner:We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent training course with us. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We hope you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you soon for recertification at Coast2Coast Ottawa office! Stay safe.
Fortia Jacinthe
Selina Rawe was really good at teaching the BLS class in Ottawa and made the class enjoyable! I hope to have her again
Response from the owner:Fortia, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We’re very happy that you had an enjoyable training course with us. Anyone can be a hero and now you’re ready to save a life since you have completed a BLS training course with us at Coast2Coast Ottawa! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
Andrea Thomson
Selina was a good instructor, very funny
Response from the owner:Hi Andrea! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Selina as your instructor at Coast2Coast Ottawa office. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and hope you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills! If you have any questions regarding the course, please do not hesitate to contact us! Hope to see you soon for your next training. Stay safe!
Bella Alixandra
Elizabeth has been an incredible instructor, leaving me feeling much more equipped to help in any given first aid situation. 10 Stars!!!!!
Response from the owner:Hey Bella! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a first aid training course! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast East York facility! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Kai White
Elizabeth taught me so many useful techniques! I feel much more prepared to deal with injuries at work- thank you!!
Response from the owner:Hi Kai! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Elizabeth as your instructor. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and hope you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills! If you have any questions regarding the course, please do not hesitate to contact us! Hope to see you soon for your next training at Coast2Coast East York office. Stay safe!
Mohamed Galal
I got the training with Tracy at Coast2Coast and was very awesome and professional.
Response from the owner:Mohamed, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We’re very happy that you had an enjoyable training experience with our instructor Tracy at Coast2Coast Burlington facility. Anyone can be a hero and now you’re ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
Nour Hijazi
Amazing experience!! Selina was the best instructor ever and made it so fun.
Response from the owner:Hey Nour! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety training course! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast Ottawa office for your training needs. We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Morgan
Response from the owner:We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! We’re so glad we were able to train you, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast Brampton office to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!
Patrick Schuler
Response from the owner:Patrick, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We’re very happy that you had an enjoyable training course with us at Coast2Coast Ottawa office. Anyone can be a hero and now you’re ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
Ali Eshetu
Response from the owner:Ali, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We’re very happy that you had an enjoyable training course with us at Coast2Coast Ottawa office. Anyone can be a hero and now you’re ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
Dave Williams
Thanks to the great team of First Aid & CPR trainers at Coast2Coast, I could not have asked for a better experience. The trainers were a perfect mix of professional, informative, and hilarious!

They kept the class engaged while breaking down complex info in easy to consume and remember real life examples.

I highly recommend them and I’m sure you’ll leave confident and prepared with a few jokes in you back pocket.
Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Dave! We are very delighted you had a great First Aid & CPR training experience at Coast2Coast Toronto training center. If you have any questions about the information that you learned, please do not hesitate to reach out! Our team would be happy to clarify any skills you’ve learned. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Elisabet Kozlovski
One best courses of First Aid and CPR I had. Andrea made it fun interesting and not boring. The method way of her teaching was exceptional, no boring PowerPoints all on hands practice and participation as for me it is the best way to learn.
Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Elisabet! We are absolutely blessed that you had a memorable First Aid and CPR training experience at Coast2Coast Hamilton office. If you have any questions about the information that you learned, please do not hesitate to reach out! Our team would be happy to clarify any skills you’ve learned. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe
anita paudyal
Response from the owner:Hey Anita! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety training course! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast North York training facility! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Adiam Afewerki
It was awesome I really appreciate the instructor she was very helpful and humble very well prepared.
Response from the owner:We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent training course with Coast2Coast Kitchener office. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We hope you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Munira Ibrahim
Response from the owner:Hey Munira! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety training course at Coast2Coast Toronto lovation! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
truth free
Response from the owner:Truth, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We’re very happy that you had an enjoyable training course with us. Anyone can be a hero and now you’re ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us at Coast2Coast London facility! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
maricel pasco
Response from the owner:We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! We’re so glad we were able to train you, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast London Office to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!
Jasbir Kaur
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Response from the owner:Hey Jasbir! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety training course! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast Edmonton location! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Monching Gonzal
i enjoyed the training
Response from the owner:Monching, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We’re very happy that you had an enjoyable training course with Coast2Coast Edmonton office. Anyone can be a hero and now you’re ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
sreelakshmi gopan
I recently completed a BLS class it was taken by instructor Walaa found it extremely valuable and informative.I feel much more confident now to respond in a medical emergency.
Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Sreelakshmi We are delighted you had a great BLS training experience at Coast2Coast Mississauga training center. If you have any questions about the information that you learned, please do not hesitate to reach out! Our team would be happy to clarify any skills you’ve learned. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
jasleen kaur
Response from the owner:Hey Jasleen! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety training course! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast Kitchener office! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Eunice Gonzales
Response from the owner:Eunice, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We’re very happy that you had a memorable training experience with us at Coast2Coast North York office. Anyone can be a hero and now you’re ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
Axhat Vashista
Shirley was amazing. She has so much experience in saving lives which makes it more motivating to be a first aider. Her lessons were very detail oriented and enjoyable aswell.
Response from the owner:Axhat, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We’re very happy that you had an enjoyable first aid training course with us. Anyone can be a hero and now you’re ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
Ella Pindera
It was great my instructor was really good and was the only first aid instructor I’ve ever felt actively engaged with definitely recommend!
Response from the owner:Hey Ella! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a first aid training course! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast East York office! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!

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