Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Course – Heart & Stroke Foundation

Basic Life Support (BLS) is a foundational course designed for healthcare professionals and trained first responders who provide care to patients in a variety of healthcare facilities and prehospital settings.

The Heart & Stroke Foundation (HSF) BLS Provider Course focuses on developing the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills required to perform high-quality CPR and respond effectively to cardiac emergencies.

This course is suitable for both new and experienced healthcare providers who wish to obtain their Heart & Stroke BLS Provider certification.

Features

In this course, participants will learn and practice the essential skills of high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for adults, children, and infants.

Training includes both single-rescuer and multi-rescuer resuscitation techniques with an emphasis on effective communication, teamwork and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED).

Content

The BLS Provider Course combines essential theoretical knowledge with hands-on practical training to help participants develop confidence and proficiency in life-saving skills.

Who Can Attend

This course is suitable for:

• Nurses and nursing students
• Physicians and medical students
• Paramedics and emergency medical responders
• Personal Support Workers (PSWs)
• Healthcare assistants
• Allied healthcare professionals
• Other healthcare providers and trained first responders
• Individuals requiring Heart & Stroke Foundation BLS certification

Prerequisite Requirements

No previous BLS certification is required to attend the full BLS Provider Course.

This course is suitable for first-time participants, individuals whose BLS certification has expired and those who previously completed BLS training through another organization.

Course Details

• Course Delivery: 100% in-class training
• Training: Instructor-led, hands-on practical sessions
• Certification: Heart & Stroke Foundation BLS Provider
• Certification Validity: 1 year
• Prerequisites: No previous BLS certification required

Important: Participants must successfully complete the required practical skills assessment and course evaluation to receive their Heart & Stroke Foundation BLS Provider certification.