- 4 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 is 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.
COMPLETION
- Successfully demonstrate all course skill competencies
- Minimum 75% mark for written, closed book, knowledge evaluation
- Attend and participate in 100% of the course
- Three Certifications, One Day.
CERTIFICATION
1-year certification in Basic Life Support (digital certificate issued upon successful completion)
COURSE CONTENT
- Glove removal
- Primary Assessment
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- Airway Obstruction
- Assisted Ventilation
- BLS special considerations
PARTICIPANT MATERIALS
- Canadian Red Cross BLS Field Guide
- BLS Field Guide (optional take home manual)
- BLS Field Guide is a portable quick-reference guide on BLS skills, airway management, and oxygen therapy. Coil bound on water resistant paper. (56 pages, 11.43 cm x 13.97 cm, 4.5″ x 5.5″)
- BLS Field Guide ($15.00)
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BLS can also be combined with Airway Management and Oxygen administration. The duration only increases up to 2 hours. 6 hours in total and the certification for both of the courses are valid for 3 years. So get the added benefit of these 2 specially designed topics and hand on practice that enables you to carry out task while in the healthcare force.