The BLS program has replaced the former HCP (Healthcare Provider). Should your employer require a HCP certification, please sign up for the BLS course

The foundational components are the same, however it is dependant on what your employer requires. If you are working for AHS, they require Heart and Stroke.

Red Cross courses are instructor led- an instructor teaching all of the material

Heart and Stroke courses are video based – the students will watch the video to learn and the in-class instructor will facilitate and ensure all the skills are performed correctly

Blended Course:

The theory is covered online via a link sent to you following registration. The online content can be covered at your own pace, but must be completed prior to the in-class session. The in-class component focuses on the skills and is led by an instructor. 

*Please note that the date and time you select to book, is for the in-class session. As a reminder, the online link will be sent to you at the time of registration

In-Class Course:

This course is fully in-class. Both the theory and the skills will be taught by your instructor

• Glove removal
• Primary Assessment
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Airway Obstruction
• Assisted Ventilation
• Basic Life Support special considerations

• Opening the mouth
• Cross finger technique
• Tongue-jaw lift
• Airway adjuncts – insertion and removal
• Oropharyngeal (OPA) airways
• Nasopharyngeal (NPA) airways
• Supraglottic airways (Awareness only)
• Suction

• Pulse oximetry
• Supplemental oxygen
• Oxygen cylinders
• Oxygen regulators
• Oxygen delivery devices
• Administering oxygen

Full Course:

There are no prerequisites

Recertification:

Both the Red Cross and the Heart and Stroke require a valid BLS certification prior to your course date

Both the Red Cross and the Heart and Stroke certifications are valid for 1 year following the competition of your course

Heart and Stroke:

Use this link to log into the Heart and Stroke portal.

Heart and Stroke Login

Click “my certifications”. You will see your certification card(s) there.

Red Cross:

Use this link to log into the Red Cross portal.

Red Cross Login

Click “my profile” and then “my certifications”. You will see your certification card(s) there