Basic training for healthcare professionals, focused on recognition and rapid intervention in emergency situations in both in- and out-of-hospital settings.
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS)
PROGRAM
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1 or 2-rescuer CPR
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CPR in adults, children and infants
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Ventilation technique in adults, children and infants
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High-Performing Teams
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Use of an AED in adults, children and infants
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Choking Victim Intervention Technique
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Recognition and Response to Other Life-Threatening Emergencies (Chest Pain, Stroke, Anaphylaxis, and Opioid Use)
CERTIFICATION
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Valid for 1 year
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Recognized throughout Canada
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CME/CPD credits available
DURATION
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Classic Format: Instructor-led in a classroom: between 3.5 and 4 hours
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Hybrid format (classroom and online) : 2 hours in the classroom (the online portion must be completed at your own pace prior to the classroom portion)
REQUIRED MATERIALS
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Immediate Resuscitation Care Provider Manual*
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*Electronic version can be offered by APEX upon registration and payment of the course