Standard First Aid With Basic Life Support
Standard First Aid with Basic Life Support (BLS)
The Standard First Aid with Basic Life Support (BLS) course is a comprehensive, Canadian Red Cross certified training program designed for healthcare professionals, first responders, and workplace safety personnel who require advanced-level emergency response skills. This course combines Standard First Aid training with BLS-level CPR and AED skills, preparing participants to confidently manage medical emergencies in both clinical and pre-hospital environments. No prior experience is required, but this course is ideal for those working in or entering healthcare and emergency response fields.
Who This Course Is For
Healthcare Professionals
Nurses, care aides, medical assistants, and clinical staff requiring BLS-level certification.
Emergency Responders
Firefighters, lifeguards, security personnel, and rescue team members.
Students & Workplace Teams
Healthcare students, clinical placements, and workplace first aid attendants.
What You Will Learn
Standard First Aid Skills
- Emergency scene assessment and patient evaluation
- Airway, breathing, and circulation emergencies
- Bleeding control and wound management
- Head, neck, spinal, and musculoskeletal injuries
- Medical emergencies (stroke, heart attack, seizures, etc.)
- Environmental emergencies and poisoning response
- Opioid poisoning recognition and response
Basic Life Support (BLS)
- High-performance CPR (single and team response)
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use
- Airway obstruction management (choking)
- Bag-valve-mask (BVM) ventilation techniques
- Rapid patient assessment and prioritization
- Team-based resuscitation skills
Course Details
Certification
Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid + BLS
Duration
2 Days (Approx. 8 hours per day)
Certification Validity
Standard First Aid: 3 Years
BLS: 1 Year
Why Choose This Course?
This training combines essential first aid knowledge with advanced resuscitation skills, giving you the confidence to respond effectively in high-pressure medical situations. Delivered by certified Canadian Red Cross instructors, this course emphasizes hands-on practice, real-world scenarios, and workplace-ready skills.
For registration support, contact us at programs@pacificfirstaid.ca or call (604) 638-1228.