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This comprehensive course combines the Canadian Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), Airway Management (AM), and Oxygen Therapy (OT) certifications to fully prepare healthcare providers to respond effectively to cardiac and respiratory emergencies in a team-based professional environment.

Basic Life Support with AM and OT

Basic Life Support with AM and OT

This comprehensive course combines the Canadian Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), Airway Management (AM), and Oxygen Therapy (OT) certifications to fully prepare healthcare providers to respond effectively to cardiac and respiratory emergencies in a team-based professional environment.

Course Overview – BLS with Airway Management and Oxygen Therapy

Designed for pre-hospital and in-facility responders, this course equips participants with the knowledge and hands-on practice to provide high-quality resuscitation, manage patient airways, and administer supplemental oxygen. The course emphasizes the importance of communication, leadership, and coordination in multidisciplinary teams handling life-threatening emergencies.

This course prepares participants to handle cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, and airway management interventions for adults, children, infants, and neonates.

Key Topics Covered:

  • High-Quality CPR Techniques: Learn and practice professional-level CPR and AED use for all age groups.
  • Team Dynamics and Communication: Master team-based resuscitation roles to ensure seamless and effective collaboration during emergencies.
  • Cardiac and Respiratory Arrest Response: Gain the skills to assess and intervene in critical cardiac and respiratory arrest scenarios.
  • Airway Management: Learn to create and maintain patient airways using airway adjuncts and resuscitation equipment.
  • Supplemental Oxygen Administration: Understand how to assemble oxygen therapy equipment and deliver oxygen safely using the appropriate devices.
  • Emergency Protocols – Check, Call, Care: Follow the steps needed to assess patients, monitor their condition, and provide immediate care.

This combined course provides participants with the latest guidelines in resuscitation and instills the confidence to respond in high-pressure healthcare environments.

 

Why Choose This Course?

  • Comprehensive Emergency Response Training: Combines BLS, Airway Management, and Oxygen Therapy for complete resuscitation training.
  • Workplace Compliance: Meets Canadian Red Cross and healthcare industry standards for emergency response certifications.
  • Recognized Certifications:
    • BLS Certification: Valid for 1 year.
    • Airway Management and Oxygen Therapy Certifications: Valid for 3 years.
  • Team-Based Resuscitation Focus: Learn the importance of communication, leadership, and teamwork in professional emergency scenarios.
  • Hands-On Practice: Taught by experienced instructors with immersive, real-world scenario training.

 

Course Duration:

  • Full Course: 6 hours In-Person
  • Recertification: 4 hours In-Person

 

Important Note:

This course is designed specifically for healthcare professionals and emergency responders. It does not cover basic layperson CPR. Participants are not required to have prior airway management or oxygen therapy experience, but familiarity with BLS and CPR can enhance the learning experience.

Full Course Length 6 hours
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
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Recertification

Training Schedules & Locations
There are no certification 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)

 

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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.

Enthusiastic, realistic, personable, friendly & funny instructor. I liked the simplicity of the procedures - not too difficult to remember

Laura Barber Emergency First-Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

I appreciated all the hands on scenarios & practice, much better than book learning. Presented with enthusiasm & knowledge

Pat Thorne Emergency First-Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

Excellent instructor! The BEST first aid course I have taken over the years. Thank you so much.

Barbara Boveu Emergency First Aid, Victoria BC More Testimonials

Really enjoyed the course; fun, funny, informative instructor & class atmosphere. Refreshments were a nice touch. Will definitely recommend course! (Much better than St. John’s Ambulance).

Megan Drolet Standard First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

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

"Jill explains things really well and doesn't waste time or get side-tracked/off topic. Definitely feel more confident using first-aid thank to her "Biology" explanations."

Claudia Donald Standard First-Aid Recertification, Victoria, B.C. More Testimonials

"JIll was very good. Very clear and practical. I forgot that having further first-aid (being a lifeguard) isn't always applicable in other courses. Alert is convenient. Courses are available often."

Krista Standard First-Aid Recertification, Victoria, B.C. More Testimonials

This was the best first aid course I have ever taken as Nathan was very clear and made the course very hands on and easy to understand. It was very engaging and fun and everyone got involved and enjoyed it.

Jean Stankov Standard First Aid, Victoria, BC More Testimonials

Have done first aid before mostly book work. Liked the hands on work.

Willie Moon Standard First Aid, Nanaimo, BC More Testimonials

Tailored course to health professionals, went fast with no repetition. Good recert course.

Holly CPR, Victoria, BC More Testimonials
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