Duration 4 hours
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Designed to build participant confidence in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills and provide the important steps to perform a rapid assessment, perform Basic Life Support (BLS) skills, and perform rapid defibrillation.
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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.
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Completion
Successfully demonstrate all course skill competencies
Minimum 75% mark for written, closed book, knowledge evaluation
Attend and participate in 100% of the course
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Certification
1-year certification in Basic Life Support (digital certificate issued upon successful completion)
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Course Content
Glove removal
Primary Assessment
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Airway Obstruction
Assisted Ventilation
Basic Life Support special considerations
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Participant Materials
Canadian Red Cross Basic Life Support Field Guide