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Basic Life Support
BLS
Heart and Stroke
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) is the foundational course for healthcare professionals and trained first responders who provide care to patients in a wide variety of in-facility and prehospital settings. BLS is the cornerstone program for healthcare professionals. As the gold standard, Heart & Stroke’s BLS training courses teach the theoretical and hands-on skills needed to respond to medical emergencies and drives the best possible patient outcomes.
BLS Full Course
Duration
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Basic Life Support (BLS) - 3.5 hours in class
Prerequisites
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This course has no prerequisites.
Completion
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Min. 75% mark for written knowledge evaluation
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Successfully demonstrate skills and critical steps
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Attend and participate in 100% of the course
Certification
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1 year certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
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Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate (digital certificate available upon successful completion)
Recertification
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Basic Life Support (BLS) - 2.5 hours in-class, must be completed before the last day of the month you took the course.
Course Content
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Chain of Survival
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1-rescuer / 2-rescuer CPR
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High-quality chest compressions with a feedback device
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Multi-rescuer team CPR
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Adult, Child and Infant CPR and relief of choking
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Use of an AED
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Effective ventilations using a barrier device and bag-mask device
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EXPANDED: Opioid-associated life-threatening emergencies
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NEW: Role of the CPR coach; Maternal cardiac arrest; Anaphylaxis; Drowning; Heart attack and stroke; and, Other life-threatening emergencies
BLS Renewal Course
Duration
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Standard Child Care First Aid & CPR B - 8 hours in-class.
Prerequisites
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Must have a valid Heart and Stroke Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate.
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Completion of Heart and Stroke Prerequisite Challenge.
Completion
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Successfully demonstrate skills and critical steps
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Min. 75% mark for written knowledge evaluation
-
Attend and participate in 100% of the course
Certification
-
1 year certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
-
Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate (digital certificate available upon successful completion)
Recertification
-
Basic Life Support (BLS) - 2.5 hours in-class, must be completed before the last day of the month you took the course.
Course Content
-
Chain of Survival
-
1-rescuer / 2-rescuer CPR
-
High-quality chest compressions with a feedback device
-
Multi-rescuer team CPR
-
Adult, Child and Infant CPR and relief of choking
-
Use of an AED
-
Effective ventilations using a barrier device and bag-mask device
-
EXPANDED: Opioid-associated life-threatening emergencies
-
NEW: Role of the CPR coach; Maternal cardiac arrest; Anaphylaxis; Drowning; Heart attack and stroke; and, Other life-threatening emergencies
BLS Class Schedule
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January 2026
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Saturday
BLS Provider Course - Heart & Stroke Certification
Nov
15
501 6 Ave SW Medicine Hat, AB
Laurie Mullin
2:00pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday
BLS Provider Course - Heart & Stroke Certification
Sept
2
Hemel House - 1309 - 9 Ave N, Lethbridge, AB
Laurie Mullin
3:30pm - 6:00pm
Tuesday
BLS Provider Course - Heart & Stroke Certification
Sept
2
Hemel House - 1309 - 9 Ave N, Lethbridge, AB
Laurie Mullin
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Tuesday
BLS Provider Course - Heart & Stroke Certification
Sept
2
Hemel House - 1309 - 9 Ave N, Lethbridge, AB
Laurie Mullin
9:30am - 12:00pm
Monday
BLS Provider Course - Heart & Stroke Certification
Sept
1
Hemel House - 1309 - 9 Ave N, Lethbridge, AB
Laurie Mullin
4:00pm - 6:30pm
Monday
BLS Provider Course - Heart & Stroke Certification
Sept
1