Course Overview

This comprehensive 18-hour course combines our Standard First Aid and Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider courses for a best-in-class foundation in emergency response and care. This instructor-led course is designed to meet provincial workplace regulatory requirements* and is intended for healthcare and emergency care professionals and providers across varying disciplines. The course reinforces how to recognize and stabilize ill or injured persons with a number of life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner. Successful students earn a 3-year Standard First Aid certification and one-year BLS Provider card.

NOTE: provincial requirements vary. This course meets or exceeds requirements in most provinces. Click here to learn more.

Course Duration

~ 18 hours

Course Materials

Required Manual:
First Aid Reference Manual

• Print = RE2101E
• eBook = RE2101ED

Basic Life Support Provider Manual

• Print = RE3410E
• eBook = RE3410ED

Course Completion Card

Standard First Aid Level C
Valid for: 3 years*

BLS Provider
Valid for: 1 year*

*Heart & Stroke recommends annual renewal of CPR/AED skills. BLS Provider certifications issued prior to May 15, 2022 are valid for 2 years in Quebec.

Reference: https://cpr.heartandstroke.ca/s/article/Course-Standard-First-Aid-BLS?language=en_US