Burlington Standard First Aid with Basic Life Support (BLS) & AED Training

HCP Basic Life Support Training

Burlington’s healthcare and emergency services support a growing community. It spans hospitals, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centres, clinics, and regional response teams. Professionals working in these environments require training that is current, practical, and aligned with national standards. The Burlington Standard First Aid with Basic Life Support (formerly HCP) and AED course is designed for healthcare providers and first responders who need reliable certification and real-world readiness.

This course integrates Standard First Aid, Basic Life Support (BLS), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training in alignment with current Canadian Red Cross guidelines. Through hands-on skill development, instructor-led scenarios, and team-based simulations, participants strengthen their ability to respond confidently to medical and trauma emergencies.

Regular Price: $158.50 (plus HST)

Student Price: $152.50 (plus HST; must present valid student ID to instructor)

What You’ll Learn

• Primary Assessment: Quickly evaluate scene safety, responsiveness, airway, breathing, and circulation to identify life-threatening conditions and determine next steps.
• High-Quality & High-Performance CPR: Perform effective chest compressions and assisted ventilations for adults, children, and infants using both one-rescuer and multi-rescuer techniques.
• Secondary Assessment & Vital Sign Checks: Conduct a complete head-to-toe assessment and collect vital signs to guide ongoing care and treatment priorities.
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED): Integrate AED use into the cardiac arrest response sequence and support safe, efficient shock delivery.
• Airway Management: Respond to choking and other airway obstructions across all age groups using evidence-based techniques.
• Assisted Ventilation & Bag-Valve-Mask (BVM) Use: Provide assisted ventilations and apply BVM equipment appropriately when advanced airway support is required.
• Trauma Response: Manage traumatic injuries such as severe bleeding, burns, fractures, and suspected head or spinal trauma until advanced care arrives.
• Teamwork & Coordination: Work effectively with other responders and medical personnel to deliver organized, efficient emergency care.
• Glove Removal & Infection Control: Safely remove gloves and follow proper PPE and infection-control procedures to reduce risk in clinical and prehospital settings.
• Special Considerations in BLS: Apply adjustments and precautions for unique patient populations and complex emergency scenarios.
• Additional Topics: Some courses may also include suspected opioid overdose response and key legal or ethical considerations for professional responders.

Training & Certification

This in-person, instructor-led course is delivered over approximately 14–16 hours across two days. Participants earn 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 Burlington location. Making it easy for local healthcare workers and emergency personnel to maintain or renew their credentials without unnecessary travel.

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Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for healthcare providers and first responders in Burlington and the surrounding region, including nurses, physicians, paramedics, firefighters, EMS staff, long-term care professionals, clinic staff, and rescue teams. It supports professionals who are expected to respond quickly, communicate clearly, and deliver effective care in high-pressure situations.

Prerequisites: No prior first aid training required

Register Today

Choose a Burlington training date that works with your schedule and complete your certification with confidence. Registration is available online, or you can speak directly with our team at 905-844-9813 for help selecting a session. Stay compliant with workplace requirements and maintain the credentials you need to respond effectively when it counts.

N95 Mask Fitting:  For more information on N95 Mask Fit Certification, please click here.

Want to learn more about our Blended First Aid and CPR courses?

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Currently these courses are being offered at our SOS Mississauga LOCATION.