CPR Training in Hamilton
CPR-A, CPR-C & CPR-HCP/BLS (Stand-Alone CPR Courses)
Hamilton First Aid offers a full range of stand-alone CPR and AED training courses for participants who need CPR certification without First Aid training. These courses are ideal for workplaces, students, childcare providers, and healthcare professionals.
All CPR programs include hands-on AED (Automated External Defibrillator) instruction and follow the most current CSA and ILCOR CPR guidelines.
We offer three levels of CPR in Hamilton:
- CPR Level A – Adult CPR
- CPR Level C – Adult, child & infant CPR
- CPR-HCP/BLS – Advanced CPR for healthcare providers
Below is a brief overview of each course, with links to their individual detailed pages.
CPR Level A – Adult CPR & AED (Basic Level)
CPR Level A is the most basic stand-alone CPR course and teaches participants how to respond to adult cardiac and breathing emergencies.Course Overview
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Length: 3–4 hours
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Certification Validity: 3 years
Skills Covered:
- CPR for adults & adolescents
- Adult choking (partial & complete obstruction)
- AED operation and safety
- When and how to activate EMS
- Legal considerations surrounding CPR
This course is ideal for workplaces and individuals who only need adult CPR training.
Learn More About CPR Level A
Register for CPR Level A
CPR Level C – Adult, Child & Infant CPR (Most Popular)
CPR Level C is the most widely required CPR course in Canada. It includes all CPR Level A skills plus child and infant CPR, making it ideal for most workplaces, families, students, and childcare settings.Course Overview
- Length: 4–5 hours
- Certification Validity: 3 years
- Infant CPR
- Child CPR
- Infant & child choking emergencies
- Additional respiratory emergency scenarios
CPR-C is recommended for anyone who may need to respond to emergencies involving children.
Learn More About CPR Level C
Register for CPR Level C
CPR-HCP / BLS – Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
CPR-HCP (also known as BLS – Basic Life Support) is the most advanced CPR course and is required for many roles in healthcare and emergency response.Course Overview
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Length: 4–6 hours
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Certification Validity: 3 years
Includes All CPR Level C Skills, plus:
- Advanced CPR techniques
- Bag-valve-mask (BVM) use
- Two-rescuer CPR
- Pulse checks
- High-performance resuscitation
- Team-based CPR
- Advanced airway considerations
This course is required for:
- Nurses & nursing students
- Paramedics & EMRs
- Medical & dental professionals
- Respiratory therapists
- Healthcare staff & students entering medical fields
Learn More About CPR-HCP/BLS
Register for CPR-HCP/BLS
Why Choose Hamilton First Aid for CPR Training?
Our instructors complete over 160 hours of training and include nurses, paramedics, and healthcare professionals.
Our CPR content aligns with the most current national and international standards.
No partnership fees or third-party licensing costs mean lower prices for our students.
All CPR levels include AED use, realistic scenarios, and high-quality CPR manikins.
Flexible daytime, evening, and weekend options available.
Which CPR Course Should I Take?
| You need CPR for… | Choose: |
|---|---|
| General workplace requirement | CPR-A or CPR-C |
| Working with infants or children | CPR-C |
| Healthcare roles & medical programs | CPR-HCP/BLS |
| Babysitting, childcare, or teaching | CPR-C |
| Fitness, coaching, community groups | CPR-C |
Frequently Asked Questions – CPR Courses in Hamilton
Yes. All CPR levels include hands-on AED training.
Certificates are valid for 3 years from the date of completion. BLS certificates are valid for 1 year.
Workplace CPR requirements vary by employer. Many require CPR-C, while healthcare settings require BLS
Yes. BLS is the updated name for healthcare provider CPR.
Yes—these are CPR-only courses with no First Aid content. If you need first aid with CPR select your course from here.
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