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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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Maica Orissa
This was my first time taking Standard First Aid/CPR-C training, and honestly, it went above my expectations. Andrea, our instructor, was amazing—she shared real-life stories that made everything easier to understand and way more interesting than I thought it would be.

What I loved most is how practical and hands-on the training was. I walked away not only learning the skills but also feeling more confident that I could actually step in and help if something ever happened.

I’d recommend this to anyone—no matter your age, job, or background. Emergencies can happen anytime, and having this kind of knowledge really can make a difference.
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Gavin Walters
I had an excellent experience completing this certification compared to other programs I’ve taken in the past. The online portion was clear, accessible, and very useful, and there were plenty of options for scheduling the in-person training to fit my availability. Rana Osman is an outstanding instructor—she made the day both engaging and informative for the entire class. I would be delighted to take another course with her in the future.
Sachin Sivadasan
The course was excellent and Rana was very helpful.
Jaskaran Kaur
Christina Liu
Great experience completed my certificate training !
Alyssa Magnaye
Had a great experience with Carel 🙂 She is patient, kind, extremely knowledgable, and her analogies for better understanding were very helpful. She has been the best CPR instructor I’ve ever had! Would definitely return for my recertifications.
orkideh Dadras
Thank you Ali . Amazing teacher! The lessons were very educational and enjoyable at the same time. I definitely learned a lot and would love to take more classes in the future.
Gaby Contreras Tello
Instructor very nice and is helps others understand the full class of Standard First AED & CPR Level C.
SAUMYA NAITHANI
Walaa is a great instructor and we learnt a lot from her.
Nadine el baba
I enjoyed taking the course with Carel..
Aishat
Safa Sawaf
It was amazing and beneficial
The instructor was great
Mariana Sofia Maldonado Perdomo
Teacher Whalaa did an excellent class, she explains too well and makes a class of almost 8 hours not feel heavy. I highly recommend the classes if you really want to learn.
KHALED ALSMADI
I truly appreciate the effort and dedication that Teacher Walaa puts into her lessons. She is patient, supportive, and always ensures that her students fully understand the material before moving forward. Her teaching style is clear, engaging, and adaptable to different learning needs, which makes the learning experience both enjoyable and effective.

Teacher Walaa goes above and beyond to motivate her students and create a positive, respectful classroom environment. She is not only knowledgeable but also genuinely cares about her students’ progress and success. I’m very grateful to have learned under her guidance and would highly recommend her to anyone seeking an excellent teacher.
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I had the great opportunity to train with Walaa who was an engaging and great teacher. She made the material fun and simple to learn. I credit passing my exam to her efforts.
dana shrourou
Walaa was a great instructor! Super knowledgeable and gave great tips.
Azam Zareei
it was very good training i learned alot
winnie
I learned a lot of knowledge from Saika, and she is kind and responsible. I enjoy her class.
Kyrei Padilla
Ms. Saika had a really interactive class. Kept everyone participating. Now im more confident in properly caring for injuries especially amputation. Also I didn’t know you can put your teeth back within an hour of it knocked out!
吕磊
We have a lovely instructor Saik. I am happy to learn more first aid skills rather than CPR. I am confident to apply what I learned to my job. Thank you!
Dylan Langford
Saika is very good and informative
emma shea
Ezz was great in the BLS course! Highly recommend.
Adam Lapier
Ashraf was a great teacher!
Ashraf Salah
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Alger ou
Instructor Mitra Sinaki she is so experience on first aid， and her class is so funny. She gave us so much story sharing in real scene she participated. I highly recommended her class.
Nicole O’Connor
Azra is a great instructor. Session was straight forward and easy to follow and engaging.
Response from the owner:Hi Nicole! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Dave 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. Stay safe!
Alynea Warner
Went really well, instructor taught good
Jaykie Lee
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Jaspreet Kaur
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 are glad that your course with us was insightful and you could learn the important life-saving skills to potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast for a great learning experience. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!
Emily Leili
Ezz – he was great
Kiara Skinner
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Ezz was my instructor and he’s awesome! Really good at explaining things so you understand. Would go back for my recertification when the time comes ! And I would recommend to my coworkers!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your lovely review and recommendation! We’re absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Ezz 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. Stay safe!
Daniela Romero
Easy, clear and good instructors
Kay Gervais
Awesome service, Ashraf was a great instructor. Would recommend!
Harpreet Gill
I like this course because it was very informative and interesting with Instructor’s speech and his own experiences. He gave so many examples and his own experience with the students which help us understand more clearly.
Sarina Pasciuta
The instructor was very knowledgable and engaging.
Response from the owner:Hi Sarina! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety 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! We certainly hope to see you at our Ottawa CPR training facility again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
julie Mcfarlane
I have been here multiple times and it safe to say that the instructors here are amazing! Ashraf Was a really good instructor and took his time to explain everything well 😊 I am satisfied
Response from the owner:Hey Julie! 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 once again, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for continuing to choose Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you at our Ottawa first aid training facility soon for your next recertification. Stay safe!
Ade Adedosu
It was an intensive class training with a very great trainer, and I Dimitrih Lafleur, who made learning fun yet detailed and impactful. I learnt more not just about the course but also about how to take care of my personal health and family’s. I am glad I participated.
Response from the owner:Hi Ade! 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 to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you at our Brampton first aid training facility soon for recertification. Stay safe!
Anita gurunq
Response from the owner:Hi Anita! 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 to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you at our London first aid training facility soon for recertification. Stay safe!
Allison Beauchamp
Tatiana is very knowledgeable and easy to follow and understand!
Response from the owner:Hi Allison! 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 at our London first aid training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Ottawa Lice Squad
Ashraf was amazing!! Highly recommend taking the first aid and cpr course level c with him.
Response from the owner:Thanks for leaving your fantastic review and recommendation! We’re very happy that you had an enjoyable course with us at our Nepean first aid and CPR training 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!
Aisha Cisman
Ms. Saika was the instructor who was teaching the course, which I am very grateful for. Do to the fact she explained everything step by step and stop if you didn’t understand it 100%. Which helped me understand it more making me feel more confident as well as comfortable to help in any emergency situations with the skills I have learned.
Response from the owner:Aisha, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We’re very happy that you had an enjoyable 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 at our Calgary first aid training facility again for recertification. Stay safe!
Sasha Ross
Ali was an incredible instructor at Toronto Midtown! Great company to work with
Response from the owner:Hey Sasha! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety course at our Toronto first aid training facility! 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!
layers & crumbs
I took a first aid and cpr course with Ms. Saika and she was amazing! She explained everything clearly, made the class engaging, and was very patient with all our questions. I feel much more confident helping people in emergencies.
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 to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you at our Calgary first aid and CPR training facility soon for recertification. Stay safe!
Void Dread
Saika, the instructor, was wonderful overall with great spirits. She had no problem answering my questions and was open for them
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 at our Calgary first aid training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Yao Zhao
Our instructor Saika was a very good teacher. She makes us good understand.It is very good experience.
Response from the owner:Yao, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We’re very happy that you had an enjoyable course with us at our Calgary first aid training 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!

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