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

HCP Basic Life Support Training

Stoney Creek’s healthcare and emergency response community supports residents across Hamilton’s eastern corridor, serving hospitals, long-term care homes, outpatient clinics, and industrial workplaces. Professionals working in these environments require training that reflects both clinical demands and real-world emergency conditions. The Stoney Creek Standard First Aid with Basic Life Support (formerly HCP) and AED course is designed for healthcare providers and first responders who need dependable certification and hands-on preparedness for both clinical and prehospital settings.

Designed to support confident decision-making in emergencies, this training brings together Standard First Aid, Basic Life Support (BLS), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) instruction aligned with current Canadian Red Cross standards. Through instructor-led instruction, scenario-based practice, and guided team-response exercises, participants build the technical skills and situational awareness needed to manage emergencies confidently and effectively.

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 guide immediate action.
• High-Quality & High-Performance CPR: Perform effective chest compressions and assisted ventilations for adults, children, and infants using both single-rescuer and team-based techniques.
• Secondary Assessment & Vital Sign Checks: Complete a full head-to-toe assessment and collect vital signs to support informed care decisions.
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED): Integrate AED use into the cardiac arrest response sequence to support timely defibrillation.
• Airway Management: Manage choking and airway obstructions across all age groups using approved emergency response techniques.
• Assisted Ventilation & Bag-Valve-Mask (BVM) Use: Provide assisted ventilations and apply BVM equipment appropriately during respiratory emergencies.
• Trauma Response: Manage injuries such as severe bleeding, burns, fractures, and suspected head or spinal trauma until advanced care arrives.
• Teamwork & Coordination: Work collaboratively with other responders and healthcare professionals to deliver organized, efficient emergency care.
• Glove Removal & Infection Control: Apply proper PPE use, glove removal, and infection-control practices to maintain safety during patient care.
• Special Considerations in BLS: Adapt techniques for special patient populations and complex emergency scenarios.
• Additional Topics: Some courses may include opioid overdose response and key legal or ethical considerations for professional responders.

Training & Certification

Delivered in a classroom setting, this instructor-led program is completed 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 course meets CSA standards for professional responders and is offered at a convenient Stoney Creek location, allowing healthcare workers and emergency personnel to train close to where they work and serve their communities.

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Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for healthcare providers and emergency responders working in Stoney Creek and surrounding communities, including nurses, physicians, paramedics, firefighters, EMS staff, long-term care and clinic personnel, industrial safety teams, and rescue professionals. It supports professionals who must respond decisively, communicate clearly, and deliver effective care under pressure.

Prerequisites: No prior first aid training required

Register Today

Choose a Stoney Creek session that fits your schedule and complete your certification locally with confidence. Registration is available online, or our team can help you select the right date by phone at 905-844-9813. Maintain your credentials and stay prepared to support your community when it matters most.

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?

Click for details about our Standard First Aid with CPR BLS (formerly HCP) course or contact us.

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