Courses · First Aid · In person
Basic Life Support - Recertification
First aid course names explainedAn advanced CPR recertification course (CPR-HCP / Basic Life Support) for health care professionals. Participants are trained and assessed on emergency response and resuscitation for adults, children, and infants, including two-rescuer CPR, bag-valve mask use, and team-based response.
What you’ll learn
- Respond to emergencies
- Perform adult, child and infant resuscitation
- Carry out two-rescuer CPR
- Use a bag-valve mask and work in a response team
Who it’s for
- Health care professionals recertifying BLS
What you’ll cover
- Responding to emergencies
- Adult, child and infant resuscitation
- Two-rescuer CPR
- Bag-valve mask operation
- Team response protocols
Prerequisites
Current and valid BLS certificate (proof required on course day) · Minimum age 16 · Government-issued photo ID · Modest clothing (no tank tops) · Socks required · Medically and physically able to perform floor-work and first aid activities
Completion & certification
To receive your credentials you must attend and complete the entirety of the course and complete all the necessary components as required by the course provider.
- You receiveRecord of Training · St. John Ambulance / Canadian Red Cross (not a certificate; the provider issues the certificate, see the FAQ)
- CPR level includedCPR-BLS
- ValidityValid for 1 year
- DeliveryIn person · 1 day in person
- JurisdictionCanada
Upcoming dates
No public date is scheduled right now. Ask to be notified of new dates below.
Common questions
Who is Basic Life Support - Recertification for?
Health care professionals recertifying BLS.
How long is BLS good for?
Alpha lists BLS and BLS Recertification as valid for 1 year. 1 year. Renew before it expires with the recertification course. Once it has expired, take the full course. Check your own dates →
How long does the Basic Life Support - Recertification course take?
Up to 1 day in person.
How is the course delivered?
It's delivered in person over 1 day, instructor-led and assessed in person.
Can BLS be done online?
We run this course in person only.
Can you deliver this course on-site for our crew?
Yes. Any course in our catalogue can run at your yard, camp, or office anywhere in BC and Alberta — based in Fort St. John, we travel province-wide. Request an on-site quote for group pricing.
Are there any prerequisites?
Current and valid BLS certificate (proof required on course day) · Minimum age 16 · Government-issued photo ID · Modest clothing (no tank tops) · Socks required · Medically and physically able to perform floor-work and first aid activities
How much does Basic Life Support - Recertification cost?
$150 + GST per person. Group and on-site rates are available on request.