Canadian Red Cross Training Partner

Basic Life Support (BLS)

(Formerly CPR Level HCP — Healthcare Provider)

  • Clinical-Level Resuscitation
  • Designed for Healthcare Providers & First Responders
  • Canadian Red Cross Certified

Intensive, high-performance team rescue training designed for healthcare professionals, clinical staff, and first responders. Master rapid assessment, high-quality CPR, Bag-Valve-Mask (BVM) ventilation, and multi-rescuer coordination.

Looking for CPR-HCP?Basic Life Support (BLS) is the current equivalent of the legacy CPR Level HCP (Healthcare Provider) standard. If your clinic, school program, or licensing board requires CPR-HCP, this is the correct clinical certification to register for.

Who is this course for?

Basic Life Support (BLS) is the standard clinical CPR requirement for healthcare workers. Unlike CPR-C, BLS focuses on professional environments where rescuers work in teams with clinical equipment.

Nurses and Nurse Practitioners
Dentists, Hygienists & Dental Staff
Paramedics & EMTs
Physiotherapists & Chiropractors
Medical & Nursing Students
Firefighters & Search & Rescue Teams

What you will learn

Our professional training focuses on rapid, high-quality interventions in single and multi-rescuer team scenarios.

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High-Performance CPR

Advanced CPR technique for adults, children, and infants, focusing on compression depth, rate, and minimal interruptions.

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Bag-Valve-Mask (BVM) Ventilation

Proper ventilation technique using clinical barrier devices and BVMs in multi-rescuer scenarios.

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Rapid Assessments

Performing rapid cardiovascular, respiratory, and neurological checks in emergency environments.

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Multi-Rescuer Team Dynamics

Understanding roles, clear communication, and collaborative resuscitation protocols.

Course Specifications

Duration: 6 hours (Full Course) OR 2.5 hours (Recertification)
Certificate validity: 1 year (Canadian Red Cross)
Training Centre: 28 Aberdeen Street, Suite 3, Kentville, NS
Clinical Team Practice

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Basic Life Support FAQ

Common questions about clinical resuscitation standards and certifications.