Standard First Aid – BLS
This comprehensive 18-hour course combines our Standard First Aid and Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider courses for a best-in-class foundation in emergency response and care. This instructor-led course is designed to meet provincial workplace regulatory requirements* and is intended for healthcare and emergency care professionals and providers across varying disciplines. The course reinforces how to recognize and stabilize ill or injured persons with a number of life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner. Successful students earn a 3-year Standard First Aid certification and one-year BLS Provider card.
Course Duration
- ~ 18 hours
Course Materials
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Required Manual:
First Aid Reference Manual
Print = RE2101E
eBook = RE2101ED
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Required Manual:
Basic Life Support Provider Manual
Print = RE3410E
eBook = RE3410ED
Course Completion Card
- Standard First Aid Level C
Valid for: 3 years*
- BLS Provider
Valid for: 1 year*
*Heart & Stroke recommends annual renewal of CPR/AED skills. BLS Provider certification valid for 2 years in Quebec.
Interested in having a class held at your work, jobsite or other location?
All courses with Heart and Stroke meet WSIB requirements in Canada
Kevin Schroeder, instructor and retired Fire Captain has over 30 years of experience
Courses can be offered in the workplace or at Venture 13 in Cobourg, Ontario
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer small class sizes?
Class sizes are limited to 8 students. This allows ample time for leach learner to practice skills and gain confidence. There may be times when class sizes are less than 8.
How do I know what class to enroll in?
You can check with your employer on contact me at [email protected] and I may be able to help you.
Do you offer courses for first responders?
First responders are considered” Healthcare workers” and we do offer a BLS program that can be taught in half a day. Additional training is also available upon request, such as response to opioid poisonings. We can run a multitude of different real-life scenarios to help you gain confidence in the field.
Is there a cancellation policy?
Refunds are available only if the class is cancelled by Northumberland First Aid and CPR.
Do you have a vacinnation policy?
Heart & Stroke strongly recommends that all resuscitation instructors and their students be fully vaccinated in order to create the safest possible teaching and learning environment. Heart & Stroke requires that each credentialed instructor create and implement their own COVID-19 vaccination policy and make it easily accessible to students prior to course registration to help students make an informed decision about their resuscitation education.
