Brampton Standard First Aid with Basic Life Support (BLS) & AED Training
HCP Basic Life Support Training
Brampton is one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities, supported by a diverse network of hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, and emergency response teams that serve a rapidly expanding population. Healthcare professionals and first responders working in this environment need training that is current, practical, and built for real-world emergencies. The Brampton Standard First Aid with Basic Life Support (formerly HCP) and AED course is designed to meet the needs of professionals providing care in clinical, community, and prehospital settings.
This comprehensive program combines Standard First Aid, Basic Life Support (BLS), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training, delivered according to the latest Canadian Red Cross standards. Through instructor-led scenarios, hands-on skill practice, and team-based response simulations, participants develop the technical skills and clinical confidence needed to act decisively when seconds matter most.
Regular Price: $158.50 (plus HST)
Student Price: $152.50 (plus HST; valid student ID required)
What You’ll Learn
Primary Assessment: Rapidly assess scene safety, responsiveness, airway, breathing, and circulation to identify life-threatening conditions.
High-Quality CPR: Perform effective chest compressions and assisted ventilations for adults, children, and infants using both single-rescuer and team-based techniques.
Secondary Assessment & Vital Signs: Complete a full head-to-toe evaluation and gather vital signs to guide ongoing care.
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Use: Integrate AED operation into cardiac arrest response and deliver shocks safely and efficiently.
Airway Emergencies: Manage choking and airway obstructions across all age groups using evidence-based techniques.
Assisted Ventilation & BVM Use: Provide ventilations using barrier devices and bag-valve-mask systems when indicated.
Trauma Management: Provide care for wounds, burns, fractures, and suspected head or spinal injuries until advanced help arrives.
Team Response & Communication: Work effectively within a coordinated medical response, ensuring clear communication and role clarity.
Infection Control & PPE: Apply proper glove removal, PPE use, and infection-control practices in high-risk environments.
Special Considerations in BLS: Learn adjustments for unique patient populations and challenging emergency scenarios.
Additional Topics: Some courses may also address suspected opioid overdoses and key legal or ethical responsibilities of responders.
Training & Certification
This in-person, instructor-led course is delivered over approximately 14–16 hours across two days. Upon successful completion, participants receive a Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid with CPR BLS/AED certificate, with BLS certification valid for one year and full certification valid for three years.
The program meets CSA standards for professional responders and is delivered at a convenient Brampton location, allowing local healthcare workers and emergency personnel to train close to home without interrupting demanding schedules.
This course is designed for healthcare professionals and emergency responders working in Brampton and surrounding areas, including nurses, physicians, paramedics, firefighters, EMS personnel, clinical staff, security teams, ski patrol, and rescue personnel. It is ideal for anyone responsible for patient care or emergency response in clinical, community, or prehospital environments where confident, coordinated action is essential.
Prerequisites: No prior first aid training required
Register Today
Strengthen your professional readiness with Brampton Standard First Aid with Basic Life Support & AED Training. Register online or call 905-844-9813 to secure a session that fits your schedule. Build the skills and confidence you need to respond effectively when every second counts.
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SOS First Aid and Safety Training services the following Southern Ontario communities: Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington, Milton, Guelph, Vaughan, Woodbridge, Maple, Richmond Hill, Brampton, Acton, Georgetown, Hamilton, Ancaster, Brantford, Stoney Creek, St. Catherines, and Welland.
