Make no mistake about it. Even though it is part of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), the wonderful city of Mississauga, Ontario is one of the largest in Canada. In fact, with a population of over 700,000 people, Mississauga is the seventh-most populous municipality in Canada and the third largest city in Ontario.
Mississauga is a diverse, bustling town that, among many other great attributes, is home to some very prestigious educational institutions and medical facilities. Sheridan College, Mississauga Career College, Mohawk College, Lambton College and CDI College all have campuses in Mississauga. They are all helping young minds to develop their future medical careers. Also of note, The Canadian Academy of Dental Health & Community Sciences, Scholars Dental and Dental Educators have Mississauga locations for students preparing for careers in dentistry.
Many of students and student groups at these facilities and educations centers require BLS (Basic Life Supports) training for both their graduation requirement and clinical placement requirements.
Who would most benefit from basic life support training in Mississauga?
Since the city has so many medical facilities and medical students, it should probably go without saying that it’s a location where knowing Basic Life Support is a requirement. It’s important for dentists, for example, to ensure that they and their dental teams are appropriately educated, well trained and certified in performing Basic Life Support (BLS) with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Having appropriate training and equipment in place will allow a dental team to respond to all medical emergencies quickly and appropriately in their clinics.
The Basic Life Support (BLS) course offered by SOS First Aid in Mississauga covers all CPR and choking techniques for adults, children and infants. It also covers two-rescuer adult, child, and baby CPR at either the Healthcare Provider (HCP) or BLS level. The course also offers Bag-Valve-Mask training. After completion, participants will earn their Red Cross CPR Level BLS and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) recertification certificates.
Why receive training from SOS First Aid?
In 2024, SOS First Aid celebrates 20 years of providing first aid training. As a Canadian Red Cross Training Partner and SOS First Aid instructors are fully qualified to teach First Aid & CPR. Our First Aid & CPR programs are WSIB approved and meet the standards established by the Federal Occupational Health and Safety Act.
In addition to helping medical professionals to optimize safety in their work environments, basic life support training provides great piece of mind. It helps people to live without fear, danger or injury. With a strong knowledge of health and safety techniques, a person becomes more aware of lifestyle habits and choices that can help avoid the risk of health issues.
Where in Mississauga can you learn Basic Life Support?
SOS First Aid provides training sessions at two convenient class locations. The first is at 10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle, Unit 706. The second is at 4141 Living Arts Drive. Our fully qualified training professionals ensure a safe, clean, comfortable and engaging environment for each session to give participants the best possible learning experiences.
SOS First Aid has proudly been part of the Mississauga community since 2004. Our love for the former Toronto Township motivates us to assist all of its citizens with living safer, healthier lives. For more information about the Basic Life Support (BLS) course offered in Mississauga, please don’t hesitate to call us at 905-844-9813. You may also email us at: [email protected].
Below are list of job/careers that typically require BLS Training:
- Registered Nurses (RNs) and Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs)
- Nursing students going to clinicals
- Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs)
- Physicians and Surgeons
- Respiratory Therapists
- Firefighters
- Dentists and Dental Hygienists
- Dental Hygienists Students
- Medical Laboratory Technicians
- Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists
- Lifeguards and Swimming Instructors
- Certain workplace first aid responders, depending on the workplace’s risk assessment and regulatory requirements.
