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This course combines the Basic Life Support, Airway Management and Oxygen Therapy course to prepare future healthcare providers to work as a team in a professional environment.

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Basic Life Support with AM and OT

Basic Life Support with AM and OT

This course combines the Basic Life Support, Airway Management and Oxygen Therapy course to prepare future healthcare providers to work as a team in a professional environment.

This course combines the Canadian Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), Airway Management (AM), and Oxygen Therapy (OT) courses to teach pre-hospital or in-facility responders how to recognize and intervene where patients are suffering from cardiac arrest or respiratory arrest. The BLS curriculum is meant to support the delivery of high-performance, team-based professional resuscitation. This course is industry driven, designed as a robust resuscitation training program geared toward high-quality CPR in a team environment, and recognizes the nuances of multidisciplinatory teams with varied experiences.

This program does not cover basic layperson CPR training - it is specifically for professionals to respond to cardiac and breathing emergencies in adults, children, infants, and neonates. Certification matches industry standards - BLS certification is valid for 1 year, while Airway Management and Oxygen Therapy are valid for 3 years.

Full Course Length 6 hours View Locations
Recertification 4 hours

Course Details

Topics Covered

Basic Life Support includes:

Airway Management includes:

  • Glove Removal
  • Primary Assessment
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
  • Airway Obstruction
  • Assisted Ventilation
  • Basic Life Support Special Considerations

     

  • Oxygen Therapy includes:

    • Opening the Mouth
    • Cross Finger Technique
    • Tongue-Jaw Lift
    • Airway Adjuncts – Insertion and Removal
    • Oropharyngeal (OPA) Airways
    • Nasopharyngeal (NPA) Airways
    • Supraglottic Airways (Awareness Only)
    • Suction
      • Pulse Oximetry
      • Supplemental Oxygen
      • Oxygen Cylinders
      • Oxygen Regulators
      • Oxygen Delivery Devices
      • Administering Oxygen

    FAQs

    Is BLS different than CPR?

    No. CPR C is geared toward ‘lay rescuers’, or people who work in the community but may need to know CPR in case of a life-threatening emergency. BLS, or ‘Basic Life Support’ is geared toward Professional Responders and Health Care Professionals who work in a clinical environment outside of a hospital. CPR C will focus on basic life saving principles and how to do CPR in a variety of situations. BLS will focus on a very specific, detailed approach to performing CPR as part of a 2 person BLS team. BLS also covers more in-depth assessment and life saving treatments using more specialized equipment.

    Certification

    Canadian Red Cross certificates are now virtual! You will receive a temporary certificate at the end of your course, and a permanent virtual certificate will be emailed to you after you've successfully completed the course. You will be able to view your manual and certification online at any time through your MyRedCross account. BLS certification is valid for 1 year, and Airway Management and Oxygen Therapy are each valid for 3 years.

    Training Schedules & Locations
    NanaimoNanaimo (109 Finlayson Street) Victoria-TILLICUMVictoria - Tillicum Centre VancouverVancouver First Aid Training Courses VictoriaVictoria - Downtown BurnabyBurnaby - Coquitlam - Lougheed Centre

    Recertification

    Training Schedules & Locations
    There are no recertification classes at this time. Please check back.

    Materials

    Emergency First Aid & CPR Manual

    The Basic Life Support (BLS) course includes the following materials:

    • Canadian Red Cross Basic Life Support Field Guide (virtual)
    • Canadian Red Cross Comprehensive Guide to First Aid (virtual)

     

    The Alert Advantage

    Free Manual + App

    Deep Discounts

    3-Year Guarantee

    Replacement certs

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    Who should take this course?

    • In-facility care providers
    • nursing staff
    • care aides
    • medical and dental professionals
    • pre-hospital care providers
    • fire service
    • rescue team
    • sports-medicine
    • lifeguards
    • ski patrol

    Looking for a group class?

    If you have a group of people and would like us to come to you to teach a
    Basic Life Support with AM and OT course, we offer this course in the following locations:

    Victoria | Langford | Esquimalt | Sooke | Cobble Hill | Mill Bay | Duncan | Lake Cowichan | Cedar | Ladysmith | Nanaimo | Parksville | Qualicum Beach | Port Alberni | Coombs | Parksville | Campbell River | Saltspring Island | Pender Island | Powell River | Gabriola Isand | Burnaby | Coquitlam | Delta | Langley | Maple Ridge | New Westminster | North Vancouver | Pitt Meadows | Port Moody | Richmond | Surrey | Vancouver | West Vancouver | White Rock | Langley |

    Give us a call at 1.866.282.5378, or send us an email at to arrange a group course.

    Great balance between professionalism and fun. The learning atmosphere was comfortable. Excellent! I feel prepared to apply my knowledge when needed.

    Chelsea Archer Standard First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

    Love it! Best first aid course I have taken. Instructor was very knowledgable. I learned alot, will definitly come back for other courses.

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    Woaho! Wow! Awesome J This course went over and beyond….I expected more notes, but this was super hands on and educational. The teacher made learning fun!

    Sophie Adams Standard First Aid, Victoria BC More Testimonials

    Excellent instructor, enthusiastic, really wanted us to learn & understand the content. Thank you.

    Lisa Rintoul Standard First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

    A very engaging, fun and relaxing class. The instructor makes the material easy to remember and interesting.

    Becky Cao Emergency Childcare First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

    This was the most enjoyable first aid class I have taken. Very “hands on” and much more informative than just reading a book. 

    Paul Foley Standard First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

    "I think Gabriel did an awesome job at the course. I will definitely recommend to someone."

    Daniel CPR C, Victoria, B.C. More Testimonials

    The course was great and was the third first aid course I have taken and it was by far the best experience and I am way more confident now! Thanks!

    Kelsie Johnson Standard First Aid, Victoria BC More Testimonials

    Awesome course. Covers a great amount. Charismatic & interesting instructors.

    Jessica Noble Emergency First-Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

    I have done first aid courses a couple of times over the years, and this one was the best! Nice balance between teaching and hands-on scenarios, and an excellent instructor.

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