Basic Life Support (BLS/HCP)
Workplace Requirement:
BLS on its own does not meet any WSIB First Aid requirement as it does not cover anything other than CPR. Some professions however only require BLS to meet Ontario requirements. If you are unsure of what you require, please speak with your employer, or professional association first.
Course Description:
Designed to build participant confidence in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills in a team environment for professionals with a duty to respond. Teaches the important steps to perform a rapid assessment, perform Basic Life Support (BLS) skills, and perform rapid defibrillation including use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
Audience:
In-facility care providers, including nursing staff, care aides, medical and dental professionals. Pre-hospital care providers, which may include professionals in a fire service, rescue team, sports-medicine, lifeguards and ski patrol.
Duration: This is a 4 hour course.
Certificate: 1 Year Canadian Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS/HCP) certificate