Course Outline
The Basic Life Support (BLS) course, also known as Immediate Resuscitation Care (IRS), is the foundation for healthcare providers and first responders. Based on the 2020 Heart & Stroke Guidelines, this program offers a highly engaging learning experience. You can choose from a blended model—pairing self-directed online modules with in-person skills sessions—or a traditional fully in-person format. This flexibility ensures you can master high-quality CPR for all ages, practicing as both a solo rescuer and within a coordinated team to provide victims the best possible chance of survival.
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2020 Guidelines: Content is adapted to country-specific clinical practices and pharmaceuticals for the highest standards.
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Practical Focus: Use of real-time feedback devices to ensure mastery of high-quality chest compressions and ventilation.
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Flexible Learning: Choose between a hybrid online/in-person environment or a traditional instructor-led classroom setting.
BLS Curriculum
Survival Chain
Understand the critical links in the chain of survival for both in-hospital and pre-hospital.
Airway & Vent
Effective ventilation techniques using barrier masks and bag-mask devices for rescuers of all levels.
Team Dynamics
Focus on high-quality CPR performance within a multi-rescuer team for coordinated emergency response.
Chest Comp
Mastering high-quality compressions for adults, children, and infants using feedback technology tools.
AED Usage
Learn to quickly and correctly operate an Automated External Defibrillator in varied medical scenarios.
Opioid Crisis
In-depth training on recognizing and managing life-threatening emergencies related to opioid use.
Choking Relief
Practical skills to recognize and clear airway obstructions for victims across various age groups.
Pregnancy Care
Updated 2020 protocols specifically for managing cardiac arrest during pregnancy and delivery.
Anaphylaxis
New modules on recognizing and treating severe allergic reactions and other urgent life threats.
Rescue Teams
Training specifically designed for 1 and 2 rescuer scenarios to maximize efficiency and timing.
Special Cases
Learn to manage drowning, heart attacks, strokes, and other high-risk life-threatening emergencies.
The Instructor
Understanding the vital role of the CPR instructor in providing guidance and feedback during training.
Field Skills
Video-based scenarios inspired by real-life situations to build confidence and clinical expertise.
Who Should Enroll
Medical Pros
Doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals who require foundational life support training.
First Responders
Paramedics, firefighters, and police officers who deliver care in pre-hospital emergency settings.
Health Staff
Clinical support staff and students entering healthcare fields requiring gold-standard certification.
Course Info
Certification
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Heart & Stroke BLS
2020 Guideline Sync
- Successful students earn a Heart & Stroke Basic Life Support (BLS) provider card. This certification reflects international standards and is valid for healthcare employment requirements across the country.
BLS Questions
What is Blended Learning?
It combines self-paced online modules with a brief, in-person skills assessment, allowing you to fit training into a busy professional healthcare schedule.
Is this the 'gold standard'?
Yes, Heart & Stroke BLS is considered the premier curriculum for healthcare providers, using the latest 2020 CPR and ECC guidelines for clinical practice.
Are feedback devices used?
Absolutely. We utilize electronic feedback devices to monitor compression depth and rate, which is proven to significantly improve skill mastery and retention.
Are scenarios real-life?
The course features engaging video content and simulations based on actual medical emergencies to prepare you for diverse hospital and pre-hospital situations.
What's new in the course?
Updates include protocols for opioid-associated emergencies, cardiac arrest in pregnancy, drowning, and enhanced multi-rescuer team dynamics.