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Basic Life Support (BLS-HCP)

At Coast2Coast First Aid, we’re proud to offer the American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) course—an essential program for healthcare providers who need to stay prepared for real-world emergencies. Whether you’re a nurse, doctor, paramedic, or part of a public safety team, this course gives you hands-on training to respond quickly and effectively to breathing and cardiac emergencies in patients of all ages.

Our expert instructors deliver engaging, high-quality instruction that meets industry standards and helps you build confidence in your skills. Join the thousands of professionals who have trained with Coast2Coast and get certified to make a difference when every second counts. Register today!

Training Level

Basic Life Support (HCP)

All In-Class Training:

4-5 hours teaching time

Course Content

  • Foundational Concepts
  • Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Communication, Teamwork
  • Legal Considerations
  • Rapid Assessment and Visual Survey
  • Systematic Approach to Assessing, Recognizing and Caring for Adults
  • Basic Life Support for Adults
  • Basic Life Support for Children and Infants
  • CPR/AED for Adults, Children and Infants
  • Obstructed Airway
  • Opioid Overdose
  • Precautions

Requirements

100% attendance of the course

75% score on the multiple choice
knowledge test

Certification

Certificate will be issued, valid for 2 years

Flexible BLS
Courses for CPR

If you are looking to enroll in CPR HCP or First Aid & CPR HCP courses, don’t worry. The HCP course has transitioned into the BLS program. We offer a variety of Day and Evening courses to fit your schedule. Click here to find courses and schedules.

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Coast2Coast First Aid & Safety is proud to offer community-centered training programs across the United States, designed to equip individuals with essential life-saving skills. Our goal is to ensure that every student gains the confidence and knowledge needed to respond effectively in emergency situations. While we hope you never have to use these skills, being prepared can make all the difference. Our U.S. locations are outfitted with high-quality First Aid and CPR equipment to provide hands-on, practical learning. Browse our American Red Cross certified courses or get in touch with our team to find the right training for your needs.

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        • Adult First Aid/CPR/AED
        • Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
        • Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
        • First Aid

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        Testimonial

        Andrew Kim
        Saika is fantastic!
        Stojan Kljaic
        alexandra Aubin
        Very clear and easy to understand method of teaching. Carel was my instructor and it was very good !
        Frances Pierantoni
        Course great! Parking not so much.
        Ethan Wallace
        M M
        Adel was a great instructor!!
        Margarita Shraiber
        I took the BLS (HCP) course with Tatiana Briceno as my instructor, and she was amazing. She explained everything very clearly, gave real-life examples, and created a calm, supportive atmosphere. Thanks to her, I feel much more confident with CPR skills. Highly recommend her!
        Villy Gloriane
        Thank you Tatiana. This is my second class with you.
        BLS training was an amazing class, you make me enjoy to learn.
        I love the way you teach in the class and your personality.
        Response from the owner:Hi Villy! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Tatiana 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!
        Victoria Paiva
        Tatiana is a very dynamic and engaging instructor, giving great explanations and demostrations
        Priya Holness
        Adel morcos was clear and concise with his explanation. Greatly appreciated.
        Response from the owner:Hi Priya! 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!
        Ner Mu Nar Saw
        Selina is an awesome instructor with good humor and good time management skills.
        Catherine Ure
        Instructor Azra was excellent. She used a variety of teaching and engagement strategies to keep the learning interesting. I feel more confident with my First Aid and CPR skills and knowledge than in the past. I will be back to recert my BLS soon.
        Response from the owner:Catherine, 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! We can't wait to see you at our Scarborough first aid and CPR training facility again for recertification. Stay safe!
        Property Management
        Best instructor
        Response from the owner:Thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course with us at our Brampton 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!
        Blessing Sanni
        A very educative class. Instructor Adel Morcos taught us to understand.
        Response from the owner:Hey Blessing! 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 Brampton first aid training facility again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
        Narmi Trivedi
        Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Narmi! We hope you had a great training experience. 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 at our Brampton first aid and CPR training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.
        Amanda Belmonte
        Dr. Adel was very knowledgeable and charismatic. He did a great job of applying the training to real life situations we could experience at work and making sure we had all the information to successfully pass the course.
        Response from the owner:Hi Amanda! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Adel 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 at our Brampton first aid training facility soon for your next course. Stay safe!
        Yashmeen Kaur
        I received CPR training from Adel Marcos and found it very informative and easy to follow. The instructions were clear, practical, and hands-on, which helped me feel confident in my skills. Highly recommended for anyone looking to learn CPR effectively.
        Response from the owner:Yashmeen, thanks for leaving your fantastic review and recommendation! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course with us at our Brampton 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!
        Rupali Bhatia
        Dr Adel was a great instructor
        Enjoyed the class
        Response from the owner:Hey Rupali! 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 Brampton CPR training facility again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
        Ahsan Javed
        Nice and friendly instructor. Learned and passed. Thanks for the service
        Response from the owner:Hi Ahsan! 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!
        Sarah Venier
        Kia is an amazing teacher. He doesn’t just tell you what to do, he tells you why and gives you the tools to truly understand the process. His approach is thoughtful and empowering, making even the most complex concepts feel manageable. You the class not just with answers, but with confidence and clarity. If you're lucky enough to learn from Kia, you're not just gaining knowledge, you're gaining a mentor.
        Response from the owner:Hi Sarah! 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 Newmarket first aid training facility soon for recertification. Stay safe!
        Dmitri Joukovski
        Julia was very professional and friendly.
        Recommend
        Response from the owner:Hi Dmitri! Your review and recommendation are 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 Edmonton first aid training facility again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
        Basil Reji paul
        Response from the owner:Basil, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course with us at our Scarborough 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!
        Shuyin Chen
        Ashraf is a great instructor. Thank you for providing an amazing BLS course. Highly recommended!
        Response from the owner:Shuyin, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable BLS 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 Nepean first aid and CPR training facility again for recertification. Stay safe!
        Edjay Higuit
        Very nice instructor! Good lessons! Highly recommended!
        Response from the owner:Hey Edjay! 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 Nepean CPR training facility soon for recertification. Stay safe!
        Benedicte Bolumbe
        Ashraf was amazing! Will definitely recommend him for your BLS renewal
        Response from the owner:Hi Benedicte! We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your BLS training needs. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent course with us at our Nepean CPR training facility. 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.
        bony patel
        Response from the owner:Hi Bony! 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 course with us at our Nepean first aid training facility. 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.
        Jill McCann
        Tatiana kept the class moving & used realistic scenarios to explain situations & what to do. I feel confident in the future I could provide someone with first aid if needed.
        Response from the owner:Hi Jill! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Tatiana as your instructor. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and we're so glad that 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 at our London first aid training facility soon for your next course. Stay safe!
        Jingqi He
        Teacher Selina is soooo good and the class was really fun
        Jerin John
        Excellent class with really good in depth teaching.
        Akaindam Noeller
        Instructor Ashraf was amazing taught well and explained very briefly with good examples overall the class was fun and great
        Response from the owner:Hi Akaindam! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Ashraf 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 at our Ottawa first aid and CPR training facility soon for your next course. Stay safe!
        Chanzo Greenidge
        Excellent training and facilities. Learned more than I did in previous trainings for the same certification.
        Response from the owner:Hi Chanzo! 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 course with us at our Ottawa CPR training facility. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We're thrilled that you learned a lot and we hope you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
        Elizabeth Shevchenko
        Ashraf was amazing highly recommend this training 🙂
        Response from the owner:Elizabeth, thanks for leaving your fantastic review and recommendation! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course with us at our Ottawa 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!
        Jessica Chung
        Tatiana was a fantastic instructor!
        Response from the owner:Hi Jessica! 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 London first aid training facility again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
        Allie Smith
        Ashraf was my instructor and I had so much fun. I hope to have him in my future time when I retake my CPR recertification classes
        Response from the owner:Hey Allie! 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 can't wait to see you at our Ottawa CPR training facility again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
        Rose Emile
        Fantastic
        Response from the owner:Hi Rose! 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 at our Ottawa first aid training facility, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!
        Joe Abass
        Thank you for the training experience. The course was very well-structured and informative, and the instructor explained everything clearly with practical examples that made the material easy to understand. I feel more confident and prepared to use these skills if needed.
        I also appreciated the hands-on practice and the supportive environment, it made the training engaging and effective.
        Overall, I had a great experience.
        Response from the owner:Hey Joe! 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 again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
        Nilesh Patel
        Response from the owner:Hey Nilesh! 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 Kitchener first aid training facility again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
        Calibre Special
        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 at our Ottawa first aid training facility, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!
        Paul V
        While most mandatory in-person classes are often tedious and boring, this was not. Penny was a knowledgeable and caring instructor. The class was well balanced between theory and hands on practice. I went into the test feeling secure in my knowledge. Would recommend the course and instructor to others.
        Response from the owner:Hi Paul! Thank you so much for your lovely review and recommendation. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Penny as your instructor. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible, and we're so glad that 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 at our Burlington first aid and CPR training facility soon for your next course. Stay safe!
        Chiamaka Ezuma
        Response from the owner:Hi Chiamaka! 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 course with us at our Ottawa first aid and CPR training facility. 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.
        Janis MacDonald
        Karisa was super great. She made the day fly by. She was informative and engaging and so kind and thoughtful. I recommend 😊
        Response from the owner:Hey Janis! Your review and recommendation are 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 again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
        Najma
        Kia was very knowledgeable and detailed, explaining everything in a clear and informative way. He was patient and made sure everyone understood, while also sharing valuable insights from his own experience beyond what was in the book. His teaching style was engaging and practical, which made learning easy and enjoyable. Overall, he was fabulous in his techniques and I left the training feeling confident and satisfied with what I had
        learned. Highly recommend!
        Response from the owner:Hey Najma! Your review and recommendation are 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 Richmond Hill first aid training facility again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
        Jane Cervi
        Just took the standard first aid and CPR course, level c recertification course yesterday and Ìféolúwa was our instructor. I have never been taught the course as good as she did! I highly recommend using coast2coast and as your certifier. Thank you!!
        Imrana Kousar
        I cannot speak highly enough about my experience with Mr.Ahmad as my instructor. From the very beginning, he was positive, engaging, professional, and instructed with care. He was extremely clear and patient. I found the experience to be enjoyable and educational, and was glad to have gotten him as my instructor ☺️
        Response from the owner:Hey Imrana! 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 Brampton first aid and CPR training facility again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
        Deborah Essien
        Ifeoluwa the trainer kept me engaged for 7 hrs. She’s very good and simplified the course making it interesting and easy to understand.
        Response from the owner:Hey Deborah! 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 Hamilton first aid and CPR training facility again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
        Monica Montojo
        Wonderful course and wonderful instructor. Walaa was excellent in explaining the course and showing us the demonstrations. The pace of the course was good. I initially took this course as a requirement for school and highly recommend this to anyone considering on taking it.
        Response from the owner:Hey Monica! Your review and recommendation are greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety course, even if it was for a school requirement! 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 Mississauga CPR training facility again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
        Gardeepan Rajavarothayan
        Elhamy was a good teacher.
        Response from the owner:Hi Gardeepan! 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 Etobicoke CPR training facility soon for recertification. Stay safe!
        Carlos Echeverria
        Elhamy was clear and fun. He took the time to ensure all students understood the lesson and made it enjoyable. 100% recommend taking this course.
        Response from the owner:Hi Carlos! Thank you so much for your lovely review and recommendation. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Elhamy 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 at our Etobicoke first aid and CPR training facility soon for your next course. Stay safe!
        Christy Janssens
        Informative and interactive. Elhamy was a great teacher!
        Response from the owner:Hi Christy! 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 at our Etobicoke first aid training facility. 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.
        Nancy Sosna
        This course was an incredible experience that provided me with valuable insight and knowledge about medical emergencies. Elhamy was an outstanding instructor, he was helpful, engaging, and communicative. His enthusiasm and positive energy made the class enjoyable and truly beneficial for all of us.

        Basic Life Support (BLS) Courses

        Coast2Coast First Aid & Safety offers the American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) course, ideal for healthcare providers and public safety professionals. This course meets a wide range of certification and licensing requirements across the U.S.

        Our BLS training goes beyond basic skills, helping participants develop critical thinking, teamwork, and clinical decision-making abilities. The flexible, modular design allows the course to be tailored to local protocols and individual needs. With expert instruction and hands-on practice, Coast2Coast prepares you to respond with confidence when it matters most.

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        The Best Training for You!

        At Coast2Coast First Aid & Safety, our mission is to ensure every student feels confident in the skills they gain through our training. That’s why we use high-quality equipment and provide hands-on, practical learning experiences. But great equipment is only part of the equation—we’re proud to have experienced American Red Cross instructors who are passionate about teaching life-saving First Aid and CPR techniques to both first responders and everyday citizens.

        If you have any questions about our First Aid and CPR/AED courses, don’t hesitate to reach out. You can contact us by email or call our toll-free number at 866-291-9121—we’re always here to help!

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        When an emergency strikes, you may find yourself all of a sudden in a Disaster Film situation and the difference between a happy ending and a tragedy may just depend on your knowledge of CPR, When a person stops breathing as a result of drowning, suffocation, physicals trauma (and the hundred other things that can cause this condition), the ambulance will not make it there in mere minutes, which is often all the time you have to revive your loved one.

        • What is CPR and what does it do?
        • When is it needed?
        • How is CPR performed?
        • Do you know what to do when someone needs CPR?

        The highest percentage of cardiac arrest cases occur at home and in the workplace, which is no surprise, since people spend most of their time in those two places. No matter how close the nearest hospital is, the ambulance might not arrive in time, & you will need to have someone around who is trained in CPR.

        BLS training is a 4-hour course that provides healthcare professionals in-depth training on how to perform CPR in a fast-paced environment such as a hospital. Students will learn a variety of skills ranging from high-performance CPR, using an AED, how to work as a team and more.

        At Coast2Coast, we offer three levels of First Aid training:

        • Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
        • Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
        • Marine Basic First Aid & CPR/AED Level C

        First Aid training is often a requirement for careers or school programs. Depending on your field, you may need to complete a specific course. Confirm with your employer or counsellor regarding this.

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        Our First Aid & CPR Training Facilities in the United States

        Coast2Coast First Aid & Safety offers OSHA-approved First Aid and CPR training courses across the United States! We strive to provide exceptional training experiences, empowering students to leave their courses with confidence in their life-saving abilities.