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Basic Life Support Course in Vaughan

Are you working in the healthcare field or interested in a career as a healthcare professional? Then the chances are that you most likely need Basic Life Support training and certification!

Our Basic Life Support course in Vaughan is specifically designed for training healthcare professionals. The course prepares students to provide high-performance CPR in the fast-paced environments of their chosen healthcare vocations such as nursing, paramedics, dentists, etc.

Once you complete the course, your training will help you recognize the symptoms of cardiac or respiratory arrest and provide the appropriate treatment with confidence.

Many students also choose to complete the Airway Management and Oxygen Therapy training course. The course is specially designed for those who need the extra training for their profession or want the additional knowledge. Read more about the Airway Management and Oxygen Therapy training by scrolling down.

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Optional Basic Life Support Upgrades

Our Basic Life Support students typically require First Aid certification in addition to their BLS course. Others may also require Airway Management & Oxygen Therapy. For your convenience, you can read more about these additional courses below:

If you are looking to get certified for the Standard/Emergency First Aid and Basic Life Support (BLS) course, please be sure to register both courses individually. We offer the BLS training separate from the general First Aid programs as it’s specifically designed for healthcare professionals and it’s content and lesson plan are precisely developed to offer the highest level of training to those individuals.

Our clients can take advantage of an amazing Bundle Discount when they register for First Aid and BLS programs. Receive a $20 off discount code aftering registering for your first course. Apply this discount code to your second registration.

Register for your First Aid course in an Online Blended format.

Does your school or workplace require Airway Management and Oxygen Therapy training along with your Basic Life Support course? If so, you will be required to register for the two courses separately. Please continue your registration for the Basic life support course.

Once that is done, you will need to register for the Airway Management and Oxygen Therapy course. To register for an Airway Management and Oxygen Therapy course, please click here and select a date and facility that best suits you. This training only takes place at select locations. If you have any questions or concerns please call our office at 866-291-9121.

BLS Certification and Recertification

Once completed, our Canadian Red Cross approved Basic Life Support training course earns you a WSIB approved certificate. We do not currently offer BLS Recertification training through our Red Cross programs.

However, if you already have Basic Life Support certification and require a renewal, you can register for full training at our discounted rate. Do this by selecting “Renew Your Basic Life Support (HCP)” from the dropdown menu during registration and bring your current BLS certificate to the course. This renewal option allows you to get your new Basic Life Support certificate from the Canadian Red Cross, and it is valid for one year.

On the other hand, you are welcome to join us for our Heart & Stroke BLS recertification training. This course is also WSIB approved and will provide you with a one-year certification.

BLS Course Content

Our Basic Life Support course in Vaughan covers training for important life-saving material. The course takes four hours. Expect to learn a range of material covering everything from high-performance CPR to the Six Rights of Medication.

Expect to learn topics like dealing with trauma, hypothermia, anaphylaxis, choking, and opioid overdose. The course includes valuable information about treating patients post-cardiac arrest, efficient team communication, and detailed post-event debriefing.

Everything you learn is essential to your roles as a healthcare professional. Learn more about our Basic Life Support Course on our website.

Frequently Asked Questions:

The Canadian Red Cross does not provide online Basic Life Support training courses, but our Heart & Stroke BLS program does offer an online blended format. Please register to complete the BLS course with either WSIB approved training partner. Basic Life Support is an essential course that everyone in first responder roles needs to complete. Check your job or school requirements to ensure you take the correct course.

Join us at our Vaughan facility today; our course gives you the confidence needed to save a life!

Our Basic Life Support training provides students with a certificate valid for one year instead of the older HCP that had a validity of three years. The government upgraded the Basic Life Support training in April 2019. An annual update is essential to ensure you renew your life-saving skills.

No, Basic Life Support is a different level of training to CPR Level C because it is more advanced and specially designed for healthcare professionals, including nurses, first responders, dentists, etc. CPR Level C is a general course usually taken by everyone else.

If you come to class prepared by reading the free Basic Life Support eBook and pay attention to your instructor, you shouldn’t have a problem with passing the course.

After the training, you must prove your hands-on skills and pass the multiple-choice exam. You may take notes during the course and ask questions. If you fail either section, your instructor will give you advice and a second chance to pass. Should you fail again, you must attend the training and pass to receive certification. If you need to re-do the course, contact the office to reschedule your training.

For anyone finding it challenging to complete the course, we suggest you complete a Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C training course in Vaughan first to help you understand the basics.