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

HCP Basic Life Support Training

Hamilton is home to one of Ontario’s largest healthcare systems, supporting hospitals, research institutions, long-term care facilities, and community clinics that serve patients across the region. Professionals working within this network require training that is rigorous, current, and grounded in real-world application. The Hamilton Standard First Aid with Basic Life Support (formerly HCP) and AED course is designed for healthcare providers and emergency responders who need dependable certification and hands-on preparedness for clinical and prehospital environments.

Designed for professionals responding to real emergencies, this course integrates Standard First Aid, Basic Life Support (BLS), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training in alignment with current Canadian Red Cross standards. Through instructor-led instruction, practical skill stations, and realistic response scenarios, participants develop the confidence and coordination needed to act effectively during high-pressure medical emergencies where every second matters.

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 immediate priorities.
• High-Quality & High-Performance CPR: Perform effective chest compressions and assisted ventilations for adults, children, and infants using both single-rescuer and multi-rescuer techniques.
• Secondary Assessment & Vital Sign Checks: Conduct a complete head-to-toe assessment and gather vital signs to support informed treatment decisions.
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED): Incorporate AED use into the cardiac arrest response and deliver safe, effective shock therapy.
• Airway Management: Respond to choking and airway obstructions across all age groups using approved techniques.
• Assisted Ventilation & Bag-Valve-Mask (BVM) Use: Provide assisted ventilations and use BVM equipment appropriately in respiratory emergencies.
• Trauma Response: Manage traumatic injuries such as severe bleeding, fractures, burns, and suspected head or spinal trauma until advanced care arrives.
• Teamwork & Coordination: Work collaboratively with other responders and healthcare professionals to ensure organized, efficient emergency care.
• Glove Removal & Infection Control: Apply proper PPE use, safe glove removal, and infection-control practices to reduce risk during patient care.
• Special Considerations in BLS: Adapt life-saving techniques for special populations and complex emergency scenarios.
• Additional Topics: Some courses may include suspected opioid overdose response and important 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. Upon 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 course meets CSA standards for professional responders and is offered at a convenient Hamilton location, allowing local healthcare workers and emergency personnel to train close to where they work and live.

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Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for healthcare professionals and emergency responders working in Hamilton and surrounding communities, including nurses, physicians, paramedics, firefighters, EMS staff, hospital and clinic personnel, and rescue teams. It is intended for professionals who are expected to act quickly, communicate clearly, and provide effective care in high-pressure situations.

Prerequisites: No prior first aid training required

Register Today

Select a Hamilton training date that aligns with your schedule and complete your certification locally with confidence. Registration is available online, or you can speak with our team at 905-844-9813 for assistance. Keep your credentials current and remain prepared to respond when it matters most.

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