Basic Life Support Training
designed to build participant confidence in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills in a team environment for professionals with a duty to respond. teaches the crucial procedures for performing a quick assessment, practicing Basic Life Support (BLS) techniques, and performing quick defibrillation, including the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Additional certifications for this course can also be added in the areas of airway management and oxygen therapy.
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
• Stand-alone course – 4 hours
• With Airway Management – 5 hours
• With Oxygen Therapy – 5 hours
• With Airway Management and Oxygen Therapy – 6 hours
Prerequisites
None
Completion
• Successfully demonstrate the required skills
• Minimum 75% mark for written, closed book, knowledge evaluation
• Successfully complete two evaluated scenarios (one medical and one trauma)
• 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
Participant Materials
• Canadian Red Cross Basic Life Support Field Guide
Course content
• Glove removal
• Primary Assessment
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Airway Obstruction
• Assisted Ventilation
• Basic Life Support special considerations
