This level of CPR is ideal for those working in or planning to work in the health care field.
This level of CPR is ideal for those working in or planning to work in the health care field. As a renewal, a previous certification must be provided prior to successful completion.
Description
Who should take the Basic Life Support (BLS) Renewal Certification class?Health care providers who are frequently expected to perform CPR. Those confident in their basic life support skills through regular use in their work in the ED, CCU, ICU on code team, or paramedics and first responders.
Anyone who takes this class must already have taken a BLS class previously, and be able to provide Link2Life with a copy of that certification. Link2Life can accept previous certificates from: Heart & Stroke Foundation, Lifesaving Society, Red Cross and St. John Ambulance.
If you have not taken a Basic Life Support class before or do not have a copy of your old certification, please see our BLS Full Certification course page.*BLS (Basic Life Support) has replaced the old CPR-HCP (health care provider) program.*
What Will I Learn?
The class covers CPR, obstructed airway procedures, and artificial respiration for adults, children and infants. The Automated External Defibrillator and Bag Valve Mask are also used in simulations.
You will practice working in a team as you would in a hospital environment, performing pulse checks, artificial respiration and using equipment used in a health care environment.
Certification Options
Link2Life offers Lifesaving Society, Red Cross and Heart & Stroke Foundation certification options. All options are valid for 1 year, but the Heart & Stroke Foundation is the only option that is a prerequisite for ACLS.
*Any class that indicates BL means blended learning, which means there is an online component which must be completed prior to the scheduled in-class portion.
Please note that most schools/workplaces do not require a specific certification, but please feel free to contact Link2Life if you have any concerns regarding the different options.
*It is recommended that if you have any concerns that you confirm with your school/workplace as Link2Life does not take responsibility if you attend an incorrect certification.
Link2Life is dedicated to providing fun, efficient, and effective first aid training and education. Our instructors are experienced and have been teaching classes in Vancouver, the Lower Mainland and all over British Columbia for over a decade.
We are progressive and committed to providing the best in first aid and safety education.For more than 10 years, we have been teaching and organizing seminars including certification and recertification classes to small and large groups.
Prescheduled classes are offered on a regular basis at locations that are convenient and easy for students to get to. Private and group sessions are also available and can be customized.
Link2Life teaches classes for a variety of groups, such as health professionals (nurses, technicians, etc.), recreation facility staff, children’s groups (Girl Guides, etc.), as well as private companies.
Courses can be arranged anywhere around Greater Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.Learning CPR and First Aid is important and should be as easy and fun as possible.
Link2Life offers interesting, efficient and professional full and recertification courses all over Greater Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. Most of our scheduled courses are held either in Vancouver at our 2378 Alberta Street head office location or at the Richmond Olympic Oval.
Courses are also sometimes held in downtown Vancouver or at other rented or borrowed space across the Lower Mainland. Every year, thousands of Canadians die because they do not receive medical treatment fast enough.
Resuscitation rates could be up to 4 times higher if early CPR and defibrillation were available (New England Journal of Medicine).Basic CPR and First Aid training will give you the skills and confidence to act quickly and save a life in the event of an emergency.
Classes will teach you important skills such as use of the AED, what do do if someone is not breathing and how to treat for shock. Early access to lifesaving first aid and CPR will drastically improve chances of survival.
AHASTI's Medical First Responder (MFR) program will teach you the essential skills required to provide first-on-scene, basic emergency care to people before Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrives.
Basic Life Support (BLS) is the foundation for saving lives after cardiac arrest.
Taught by qualified Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada instructors, the Basic Life Support Provider CPR course is recommended for those who work or study as healthcare providers
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).
Basic Life Support (BLS)  (previously known as HCP) is designed for Health Care Providers such as PSW
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