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.
Basic Life Support Provider (In-Class)
At Coast2Coast, we provide Heart and Stroke Basic Life Support training courses for healthcare professionals. The all in-class training is a 4-hour, high-intensity course.
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
Course Length
4 hours
Prerequisites
None
Certification
1-year certification in Basic Life Support
Basic Life Support (In-Class)
At Coast2Coast, we provide Heart and Stroke Basic Life Support training courses for healthcare professionals. The all in-class training is a 4-hour, high-intensity course. Click the Register Now button to find a training location near you and gain confidence in your life-saving skills!
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
Course Length
4 hours
Prerequisites
None
Certification
1-year certification in Basic Life Support
Basic Life Support Provider (Blended)
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!
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
Course Length
Online: 1-2 hours (to be completed in your own time)
In-Class: 2 hours
Prerequisites
None
Certification
1-year certification in Basic Life Support
Basic Life Support Recertification
Renew your Heart and Stroke Basic Life Support training. This shortened, high-intensity course is designed for healthcare professionals with a current BLS certification.
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
Course Length
2 hours
Prerequisites
Current Heart & Stroke BLS Provider certification OR Challenge Certificate
Certification
1-year certification in Basic Life Support
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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.
Click here for a quick, step-by-step registration guide that gets you registered fast and efficiently!
Click here for a thorough and guiding instructional video with audio commentary to get you registered for the right course!
Testimonials!
The course was very instructive: it felt like a blend of human anatomy, hands-on training, and even some physics. Because of this approach, I now have a much deeper understanding of why we perform certain techniques, not just how to do them.
I feel much more confident and prepared to use these skills if needed, and I truly appreciate the quality of the training.
Was a great teacher guided you had a great paste And very good at demonstrating what to do during emergency situations. He was attentive And making sure every student was doing it correctly
The course was very instructive—it felt like a blend of biology, hands-on training, and even some physics. Because of this approach, I now have a much deeper understanding of why we perform certain techniques, not just how to do them.
I feel much more confident and prepared to use these skills if needed, and I truly appreciate the quality of the training.
A better facility would be nice. Admiral Inn is so so.
10/10.
Thanks to the whole Coast2Coast team!
A few tips to be successful in this class: make sure you arrive on time, both at the start of the day and after breaks and lunch, as the course moves at a steady pace. Being interactive is also really important. If questions are asked, be sure to respond and participate. It not only shows engagement but also helps you better understand and apply the material. Staying focused, asking questions when you’re unsure, and actively taking part in scenarios will really help you get the most out of the course.
in person.
She explained everything in a way that was easy to understand and never rushed through anything. If someone had a question, she took the time to answer it properly, which made the whole class feel a lot more comfortable. You can tell she really knows her stuff, but also cares about making sure everyone actually learns.
I also liked how hands-on and interactive the class was. It didn’t feel boring or overly serious—she kept things engaging the whole time.
Overall, I learned a lot and feel much more confident now. I’d definitely recommend taking a course with Prabh if you get the chance!
My instructor Prabh was incredibly kind, patient, and very knowledgeable. She made learning easy, engaging, and enjoyable. Highly recommended!
A big thank you to our instructor, Edward. He was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and engaging throughout the session. He explained everything clearly, made the training interactive, and ensured everyone felt confident practicing the skills.
I walked away with not only valuable life-saving knowledge, but also the confidence to actually apply it in real situations. It was a very hands-on and practical learning experience, and I genuinely learned a lot of new skills. Most recommended!!
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Improve your cardiac life support skills and enroll in an ACLS course. This training is designed for healthcare professionals who provide immediate care to post-cardiac arrest patients. The ACLS course builds off of Basic Life Support (BLS) training and requires students to be proficient in their BLS skills before attending.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
PALS training courses are built off of Basic Life Support (BLS) training. This 14-hour advanced training will teach students how to provide life-saving skills to pediatric patients such as high-quality CPR, cardiopulmonary arrest and more. Practice high-intensity CPR with a small team and save children’s lives.
Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS)
PEARS training courses are very similar to Basic Life Support (BLS) courses but focuses on infants and children who suffer from cardiac arrest, respiratory distress and more. Those who complete PEARS training will be involved in initial response to patient needs. Students will learn how to provide life-saving skills necessary to improve patient outcomes.



