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

HCP Basic Life Support Training

Milton’s rapid growth has increased the demand for trained healthcare professionals, first responders, and community-based emergency personnel. In these settings, professionals need certification that reflects real workplace conditions and evolving emergency response expectations. The Milton Standard First Aid with Basic Life Support (formerly HCP) and AED course is designed for those providing patient care or emergency response in both clinical and prehospital settings.

Built for professionals who may be first on scene, this course integrates Standard First Aid, Basic Life Support (BLS), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training in line with current Canadian Red Cross standards. Through hands-on practice, instructor-led scenarios, and team-based response training, participants develop the confidence and technical skills needed to act effectively in real-world emergencies where timely care can make a critical difference.

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 care priorities.
• 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 thorough head-to-toe assessment and gather vital signs to guide ongoing treatment decisions.
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED): Integrate AED use into cardiac arrest response and support safe, efficient shock delivery.
• Airway Management: Respond to choking and airway obstructions across all age groups using approved emergency techniques.
• Assisted Ventilation & Bag-Valve-Mask (BVM) Use: Provide assisted ventilations and apply BVM equipment appropriately during respiratory emergencies.
• 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 professionals to deliver organized, efficient emergency care.
• Glove Removal & Infection Control: Follow proper PPE use, glove removal, and infection-control procedures to maintain safety during patient care.
• Special Considerations in BLS: Apply adjustments for special patient populations and complex emergency scenarios.
• Additional Topics: Some courses may include suspected opioid overdose response and legal or ethical responsibilities of professional responders.

Training & Certification

Delivered in a classroom setting, this instructor-led program is completed 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 course meets CSA standards for professional responders and is delivered at a convenient Milton location, allowing local healthcare workers and emergency personnel to train close to home while minimizing time away from work.

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Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for healthcare providers and emergency responders working in Milton and nearby communities, including nurses, physicians, paramedics, firefighters, EMS personnel, clinic and long-term care staff, industrial safety teams, and rescue personnel. It supports professionals who are expected to take initiative, communicate clearly, and deliver care under pressure.

Prerequisites: No prior first aid training required

Register Today

Plan your training in Milton and complete your certification at a location that works for you. Online registration is available at any time, or our team can help you choose the right session by phone at 905-844-9813. Stay current with workplace requirements and ensure you’re ready to respond when it counts.

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