Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Training – Ottawa (Fully Accredited)
Basic Life Support (BLS CPR HCP) is the required CPR level for healthcare professionals, clinical students, and anyone who participates in high-performance resuscitation. BLS training focuses on rapid assessment, high-quality CPR, airway management, ventilation skills, and coordinated team response-all essential for clinical environments.
At First Aid Connect Ottawa, our BLS programs are fully accredited through both:
✔️ Canadian Red Cross
✔️ Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada
This ensures your certification is accepted for ANY healthcare requirement, including:
- Nursing (RN, RPN, NP)
- Paramedicine
- Medical school prerequisites
- Respiratory therapy
- Physiotherapy & occupational therapy
- ACLS & PALS pathways
- Dentistry programs
- Clinical placements
Whether you are entering healthcare, renewing certification, or preparing for advanced training, BLS is the foundation of all higher-level resuscitation education.
BLS is more intensive, clinically aligned, and skill-focused than CPR A or CPR C. If you plan to work in healthcare-this is the certification you need.
Who Needs BLS Certification in Ottawa?
BLS is mandatory or strongly recommended for many healthcare and clinical fields:
Healthcare Professionals
- Nurses (RN, RPN, NP)
- PSWs in clinical/hospital settings
- Paramedics & paramedic students
- Respiratory therapists
- Medical imaging technologists
- Physicians & medical students
- Physiotherapists & occupational therapists
Clinical & Allied Health Students
- Nursing programs (Carleton, uOttawa, Algonquin)
- Paramedic programs
- Medical Office Assistants (MOA)
- Dental assistants & hygienists
- Health sciences and pre-med students
Hospital & Clinic Staff
- Emergency department teams
- Walk-in clinics
- Family medicine centres
- Surgical units
- Long-term care facilities
- Rehabilitation centres
Dental Professionals
- Dentists
- Dental assistants
- Dental hygienists
Most Ottawa dental offices require BLS annually.
Why BLS Matters: The Gateway to Advanced Healthcare Certifications
BLS is more than a CPR course-it is the entry requirement for all advanced resuscitation training.
With your BLS certification from First Aid Connect, you automatically qualify to continue into:
✔️ ACLSAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support
✔️ PALSPediatric Advanced Life Support
✔️ NLSNeonatal Resuscitation
✔️ Trauma & emergency medicine programs
✔️ Paramedic & nursing clinical rotations
✔️ Hospital resuscitation teams
This is why universities and employers treat BLS as a core credential. It ensures all healthcare professionals have a common foundation of life-saving skills.
What You Will Learn in BLS
The BLS course covers the complete spectrum of clinical resuscitation skills:
- 1- and 2-rescuer CPR
- Compression depth, rate & recoil
- Minimizing pauses in CPR
- High-performance resuscitation cycles
- Team roles & communication
Airway & Breathing Management
- Bag-valve-mask (BVM) ventilation
- Assisted breathing
- Airway opening techniques (head tilt, jaw thrust)
- Recognizing respiratory arrest
AED (Defibrillation)
- Pad placement (adult, child, infant)
- Integrating CPR with shock cycles
- Safety considerations
- Working within a team-based defibrillation sequence
Clinical Scenario Training
Hands-on scenarios simulate:
- In-hospital cardiac arrest
- Multi-provider CPR
- Emergency response team activation
- BVM ventilation under time pressure
Course Details
Certification
Participants receive:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certification
- Valid for 1 year
Certificates are delivered electronically within 2 business days.
Duration
- 2–4 hours (depending on experience)
- Fully in-person, hands-on
Locations
Offered across Ottawa:
- Kanata
- Stittsville
- Orleans
- Saint Laurent
Each site uses high-quality manikins, AED trainers, and clinical-grade BVM devices.
Compliance & Accreditation
Your BLS certification will meet requirements for:
- Ottawa Hospital
- Queensway Carleton Hospital
- CHEO
- Long-term care homes
- Private clinics
- Dentistry practices
- University healthcare programs
Because we train through both Canadian Red Cross and Heart & Stroke, your certification is recognized nationwide.
Why Choose First Aid Connect for BLS?
🩺 Healthcare-Focused Instructors
All instructors have real-world clinical experience.
💬 Small Class Sizes & Hands-On Practice
Maximizes coaching and individualized feedback.
📍 Multiple Ottawa Locations
Makes scheduling easy for both students and professionals.
🧪 Perfect for Students
We accommodate placement timelines and college deadlines.
Every year, thousands of healthcare providers in Ottawa must renew or obtain BLS before:
- Starting clinical placements
- Beginning hospital employment
- Maintaining professional licenses
- Applying to advanced medical programs
If you’re entering healthcare, BLS is a mandatory step.
