Basic Life Support CPR is the foundation for saving lives after cardiac arrest. Learn to recognize cardiac arrest, activate the emergency response system, and respond confidently. Practice CPR skills for all ages, both as a single rescuer and as a member of a multi-rescuer team.

Modules:

• One-Rescuer Adult BLS
• AED and Bag-Mask Device
• Two-Rescuer Adult BLS
• Team Dynamics
• Child BLS
• Infant BLS
• Special Considerations
• Adult and Child Choking
• Infant Choking
• Exam and Skills Testing
  

This course is required for Practical Nurse Program clinical placements and recommended for Health Care Aide Program clinical placements.

The following COVID-19 safety guidelines will be in place during on-campus course delivery:

• Masks are required in all public indoor locations on-campus.
• Visitors are required to take a COVID-19 Self-Assessment. 
• Visitors are required to wash hands frequently and apply hand sanitizer.
• Physical distancing of 2 metres apart is required.
• Elevator capacity is limited to allow a 2 metres distance.
• Desks and workstations are adequately spaced out.
• Please direct any questions about COVID-19 safety guidelines to covidinfo@bowvalleycollege.ca.

The Heart & Stroke Foundation will issue a certificate, valid for 1 year, upon successful completion of this course.