HSFC CPR
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