basic life support
basic life support $100
Recertification $100
Duration: Stand-alone course – 4 hours
With Airway Management – 5 hours
With Oxygen Therapy – 5 hours
With Airway Management and Oxygen Therapy – 6 hours
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). Airway Management and Oxygen Therapy can also be added as additional certifications to this course.
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.
Prerequisites: None
Successfully demonstrate all course skill competencies
Minimum 75% mark for written, closed book, knowledge evaluation
Attend and participate in 100% of the course
Certification
1 – year certification in Basic Life Support (digital certificate issued upon successful completion). Recertification: 2 hours.
Course Content
Glove removal
Primary Assessment
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Airway Obstruction
Assisted Ventilation
Basic Life Support special considerations
Participant Materials
Canadian Red Cross Basic Life Support Field Guide
Register
To register for the next Basic Life Support course please contact krista@heartlandfirstaid.com or phone 306.631.8527.