Course Overview:
Equip yourself with the gold standard of care. The Basic Life Support (BLS) course at Westpro Safety is specifically designed for healthcare providers and first responders.
Fully updated with the latest 2020 Heart & Stroke Guidelines, this comprehensive program provides the essential, high-level skills needed to improve patient outcomes in both hospital and pre-hospital settings. Learn to lead, communicate, and respond effectively in critical situations.
What You Will Learn:
In this fast-paced course, you will master high-quality CPR for patients of all ages, functioning effectively both as a lone rescuer and as a critical part of a high-performance team. Key learning outcomes include:
- Rapid Response: How to quickly recognize cardiac arrest and activate emergency response systems immediately.
- High-Quality CPR: Mastery of chest compressions using real-time feedback devices to ensure optimal depth and rate.
- Life-Saving Tools: Effective, confident use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), bag-mask devices, and barrier masks.
- Team Dynamics: Strategies and communication skills to successfully lead and participate in a multi-rescuer team.
Course Details & Pricing:
- Certification: Upon successful completion (minimum of 84%), you’ll receive a certificate for One Year.
- Re-certification: Every year
- Prerequisites: All students must bring valid government-issued identification
- Cancellations: 24-hour notice is required. Late arrivals or no-shows will forfeit the full course fee. Qualified substitutions are permitted up to the course start date.
Training Calendar:
Heart and Stroke:
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Duration: Approximately 4 hours In Person
In-Classroom: 100% in-person with an instructor.
Heart and Stroke:
Basic Life Support (BLS) Blended
Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours Online and 2 Hours In Person
Blended Learning: Part online, part in-person. Complete the theory at your own pace at home, then come in for a short, focused skills practice and test.
Heart and Stroke:
Basic Life Support (BLS) Blended Renewal
Duration: Approximately 2.5 hour Online and 1.5 Hour In Person
Renewal: An accelerated path for those who are currently certified and just need a refresher.
Heart and Stroke:
Basic Life Support (BLS) Renewal
Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours In Person
Renewal: An accelerated path for those who are currently certified and just need a refresher.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Who should take the Basic Life Support (BLS) course?
A: BLS is the required standard for healthcare professionals and first responders, including nurses, physicians, paramedics, dentists, and allied healthcare workers working in hospital or pre-hospital environments.
Q: How long is BLS certification valid for in Alberta?
A: Your Heart and Stroke Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is valid for exactly one year from the date of issue. You must take a renewal course annually.
Q: How much does BLS training cost in Edmonton?
A: At Westpro Safety, full in-person BLS training is $65.00 + GST. Blended learning is $85.00 + GST. For those renewing their current certification, the in-person renewal is $50.00 + GST, and the blended renewal is $80.00 + GST.
Q: What is the difference between Blended and In-Person BLS?
A: The In-Person course takes place entirely in our Edmonton classroom over about 4 hours. The Blended course allows you to complete 2.5 hours of theoretical training online at your own pace, followed by a shorter 2-hour in-person session for hands-on skills testing.
