BLS Provider

The BLS Provider course is a complete in-person experience where you will learn through lectures, video segments, practice and coaching, guided by a Heart & Stroke instructor. Receive ample opportunity to apply your skills and receive feedback before the evaluation. You will learn single- and multi-rescuer basic life support skills with a focus on high-quality CPR and team dynamics in a wide variety of settings, including prehospital and in-facility settings. 

BLS is a prerequisite for advanced resuscitation courses and many healthcare-related training programs. Current certification is often required for employment in the healthcare field.

The BLS Provider course is ideal for healthcare professionals and trained first responders as well those who are new to BLS or do not frequently use their resuscitation skills. 

Course Duration~ 4 hours

Content

The BLS course focuses on building knowledge so you are confident and ready to perform high-quality CPR in a wide variety of settings. The course covers:

• Chain of Survival

• 1-rescuer / 2-rescuer CPR

• High-quality chest compressions with a feedback device

• Multi-rescuer team CPR

• Adult, Child and Infant CPR and relief of choking

• Use of an AED

• Effective ventilations using a barrier device and bag-mask device

• EXPANDED: Opioid-associated life-threatening emergencies

• NEW: Role of the CPR coach;  Maternal cardiac arrest;  Anaphylaxis;  Drowning;  Heart attack and stroke;  and, Other life-threatening emergencies

Course Completion Card

BLS Provider

Valid for: 1 year*

*Heart & Stroke recommends annual renewal of BLS skills. BLS Provider certifications issued prior to May 15, 2022 are valid for 2 years in Quebec.

 BLS:  https://cpr.heartandstroke.ca/s/bls?language=en_US

BLS Renewal

BLS Renewal is a fast-paced course designed for experienced healthcare providers who are routinely called on to apply their resuscitation skills. Delivered entirely in the classroom, it covers single-rescuer and multi-rescuer basic life support skills for prehospital and in-facility environments, focusing on high-quality CPR and team dynamics. 

The BLS Renewal course assumes comprehensive awareness, knowledge, and skill proficiency in Heart & Stroke BLS concepts. This fast-paced course is for students who are confident in their BLS skills, use their skills regularly, require limited practice and who already possess a valid Heart & Stroke BLS certificate to renew their credentials for another year.

Prerequisites

• Current Heart & Stroke BLS Provider certification
  - OR -

• Heart & Stroke BLS Renewal Prerequisite Challenge Certificate

Course Duration ~ 2 hours 50 minutes

Course Completion Card

BLS Provider

Valid for: 1 year*

*Heart & Stroke recommends annual renewal of BLS skills. BLS Provider certifications issued prior to May 15, 2022 are valid for 2 years in Quebec.

BLS Renewal

BLS Renewal is a fast-paced course designed for experienced healthcare providers who are routinely called on to apply their resuscitation skills. Delivered entirely in the classroom, it covers single-rescuer and multi-rescuer basic life support skills for prehospital and in-facility environments, focusing on high-quality CPR and team dynamics. 

The BLS Renewal course assumes comprehensive awareness, knowledge, and skill proficiency in Heart & Stroke BLS concepts. This fast-paced course is for students who are confident in their BLS skills, use their skills regularly, require limited practice and who already possess a valid Heart & Stroke BLS certificate to renew their credentials for another year.

Prerequisites

• Current Heart & Stroke BLS Provider certification
  - OR -

• Heart & Stroke BLS Renewal Prerequisite Challenge Certificate

Course Duration ~ 2 hours 50 minutes

Course Completion Card

BLS Provider

Valid for: 1 year*

*Heart & Stroke recommends annual renewal of BLS skills. BLS Provider certifications issued prior to May 15, 2022 are valid for 2 years in Quebec.

Heartsaver® CPR AED

Heartsaver is the essential CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) course. Foundational and flexible, Heartsaver provides you with the skills and confidence to respond to a cardiac arrest. 

The vast majority of cardiac arrests happen at home, in public places and workplaces. If you ever witness one, chances are it will happen to a family member or someone you work with or care about.

Heartsaver is designed for people who don’t have medical training but who want to learn how to help someone having a cardiac arrest.

This course is for: 

• Anyone needing a course completion card for the workplace, volunteer or other requirements.

• Those who want to be ready, willing and able to help in case of a cardiac arrest or choking.

• Caregivers, parents and families with children or infants, who want to be prepared for a cardiac arrest, choking or other health emergency.

Features

• Suitable for anyone willing to step in and help – if you need everyday skills, look no further

• The Hands-on class format reinforces skills & knowledge

• Emphasizes and guides learners in quick and effective responses to emergencies

• Video-based course with real-world scenarios.

Content

The Heartsaver CPR AED course covers:

• How high-quality CPR improves survival

• The concepts of the Chain of Survival

• Recognizing when someone needs CPR

• Adult CPR and AED use

• Adult choking relief

The Heartsaver CPR AED + Child + Infant course includes all of the above, and:

• Child CPR, AED and choking

• Infant CPR and choking

The Heartsaver CPR AED Level C course incorporates all of the above, with the addition of a written knowledge exam.

Other course options include the addition of:

• Anaphylaxis treatment (Quebec only)

• Opioid-associated life-threatening emergencies

Heart Saver CPR: https://cpr.heartandstroke.ca/s/heartsaver?language=en_US