Basic Life Support (BLS) With Airway Management and Oxygen Therapy – 6 hours

Designed to build participant confidence in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills in a team environment for professionals with a duty to respond. Teaches the important steps to perform a rapid assessment, perform Basic Life Support (BLS) skills, and perform rapid defibrillation including use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Airway Management and Oxygen Therapy can also be added as additional certifications to this course.

Audience

In-facility care providers, including nursing staff, care aides, medical and dental professionals. Pre-hospital care providers, which may include professionals in a fire service, rescue team, sports-medicine, lifeguards and ski patrol.

Prerequisites

None

Completion

Successfully demonstrate all course skill competencies

Minimum 75% mark for written, closed book, knowledge evaluation

Attend and participate in 100% of the course

Certification

1-year certification in Basic Life Support (digital certificate issued upon successful completion)

Recertification

2 hours

Course Content

Glove removal

Primary Assessment

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

Airway Obstruction

Assisted Ventilation

Basic Life Support special considerations

Participant Materials

Canadian Red Cross Basic Life Support Field Guide