BLS Certification in Belleville — At a Glance
~4 Hours
Total course duration
1 Year
Certification validity
$70
Course fee
Heart & Stroke
Accredited certification
Why BLS Matters for Belleville Healthcare Professionals
Quinte Health operates four hospitals across Hastings and Prince Edward Counties — Belleville General Hospital, Trenton Memorial, North Hastings Hospital, and Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital — serving over 160,000 people across a 7,000 square kilometre region. Its 2,600 staff and physicians provide care across four emergency departments, critical care, surgery, maternal child, oncology, and stroke and rehabilitation services.
For every nurse, physician, respiratory therapist, paramedic, and healthcare student working at or entering Quinte Health and the broader Bay of Quinte healthcare system, a current Heart & Stroke Foundation BLS certification is the professional standard for clinical placement and employment. BLS is required annually — and MTC now brings this course directly to Belleville.
In Ontario, BLS at the healthcare provider level is required for clinical staff in hospitals, long-term care, dental offices, and community health settings. It is also a mandatory prerequisite before clinical placement for nursing, paramedic, respiratory therapy, and allied health students across the province.
Who Requires BLS in Belleville
- Registered Nurses (RNs)
- Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs)
- Nurse Practitioners (NPs)
- Physicians & Residents
- Respiratory Therapists (RTs)
- Paramedics & EMTs
- Dental professionals
- Physiotherapists & OTs
- Nursing & allied health students
- Clinical placement students
Key Employers in the Belleville Region
- Belleville General Hospital
- Trenton Memorial Hospital
- North Hastings Hospital
- Belleville & Quinte West Community Health Centre
- Long-term care and retirement homes
- Dental clinics & private practices
Already certified? You may just need a renewal.
If you hold a current or recently expired Heart & Stroke BLS card and use your skills regularly, the BLS Renewal course takes about 2 hours and costs less.
What the BLS Course Covers
The Heart & Stroke Foundation BLS course is a focused, hands-on program that builds high-performance CPR skills for healthcare providers in both single-rescuer and team environments.
High-Quality CPR
Adult, child, and infant CPR with correct compression rate, depth, and hand placement. Practice as a single rescuer and as part of a coordinated multi-rescuer team using the CPR coach role.
AED & Defibrillation
Rapid defibrillation using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for adults, children, and infants. Minimize time-to-shock and integrate AED use seamlessly into team CPR.
Airway & Ventilation
Effective ventilations using barrier devices and bag-mask technique. Proper mask seal, ventilation rate, and volume — skills that directly impact patient outcomes in cardiac arrest.
Team Resuscitation
Multi-rescuer CPR choreography, role assignment, closed-loop communication, and the CPR coach model. The team-based skills that distinguish BLS from standard CPR-C training.
Chain of Survival
Early recognition of cardiac arrest, activation of the emergency response system, and integration of BLS skills into the broader chain of survival framework used in both prehospital and in-facility settings.
Choking Relief — All Ages
Foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO) management for adults, children, and infants. Recognition of severe versus mild obstruction and the intervention sequence for each patient group.
BLS vs CPR Level C — What Belleville Employers Actually Require
Understanding which certification your employer or clinical placement requires is essential before you book. Here’s a plain-language breakdown.
BLS is the healthcare standard
In Ontario, BLS (Basic Life Support) at the healthcare provider level is the standard required by hospitals, dental offices, clinical placement programs, and most regulated healthcare employers. It includes team resuscitation, bag-mask ventilation, and feedback-device CPR — skills not covered in CPR Level C.
Annual renewal is expected
The Heart & Stroke Foundation BLS certificate is valid for 1 year. Most Ontario hospitals, including Quinte Health, expect current BLS certification to be maintained on an ongoing basis — not just at hiring. Book your renewal before your certificate lapses.
Students need it before placement
Nursing, paramedic, respiratory therapy, and allied health students across Ontario must hold a current BLS certificate before their first clinical shift. Book well in advance of your placement start date — certificate must be valid on day one and remain current throughout your placement.
Nationally Recognized Healthcare Training — Now in Belleville, Ontario
The Medical Training Center (MTC) is a Canadian healthcare skills training company headquartered in Oshawa, Ontario. MTC is accredited by the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada and the Canadian Red Cross for life support programs, and recognized by CPTG for phlebotomy training.
All MTC programs are led by experienced healthcare clinicians, ensuring the highest standards of instruction. MTC is now expanding into Belleville to serve the Bay of Quinte healthcare community directly.
Contact: 1-888-616-7671 | info@medtc.ca | medtc.ca
Frequently Asked Questions
BLS Training in Belleville — Your Questions Answered
Book Your BLS Course in Belleville, Ontario
Small class sizes, hands-on instruction, and a Heart & Stroke Foundation completion card accepted by Quinte Health and employers across Ontario. Dates available — register today.
Looking for other courses in Belleville?
View all Red Cross and Heart & Stroke courses available at MTC’s Belleville location — including BLS, ACLS, PALS, Standard First Aid, and CPR.
Belleville Training Location
11 Bay Bridge Rd, Belleville, ON
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