Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR-HCP – Hamilton
Basic Life Support (BLS)—also known as CPR-HCP (Health Care Provider CPR)—is the most advanced stand-alone CPR certification offered at Hamilton First Aid. This course is designed specifically for healthcare professionals and those entering medical, dental, and emergency response fields.
BLS teaches high-performance CPR techniques, advanced airway management skills, team-based resuscitation, and the use of AEDs and Bag-Valve Masks (BVMs). Training follows the latest CSA and ILCOR guidelines, ensuring participants learn the most current and effective life-saving procedures.
To register for BLS / CPR-HCP, scroll to the bottom of this page to view course dates, locations, and available seats.
Course Features
Approximately 5–6 hours, depending on class size and participant experience.
$79.99 + HST
Valid for 1 year.
- Nurses & nursing students
- Doctors & medical residents
- Paramedics & EMRs
- Respiratory therapists
- Dentists & dental assistants
- Pharmacists & pharmacy technicians
- PSWs & healthcare support staff
- Anyone entering a medical or emergency response program
This is a CPR-only course—no First Aid certification is included.
What You Will Learn in BLS / CPR-HCP
- High-quality CPR for adults, children, and infants
- One-rescuer and two-rescuer CPR
- Pulse checks
- Effective compressions and ventilations
- Use of barrier devices and pocket masks
- Proper seal and ventilation technique
- Two-rescuer BVM operation
- Special airway considerations
- Roles and responsibilities in a code scenario
- Communication strategies
- Rapid assessment and coordinated response
- Adult choking
- Child choking
- Infant choking
- Care for unconscious choking victims
- AED setup and activation
- Pad placement for all age groups
- Following AED prompts
- Special AED considerations (wet skin, hair, pacemakers, etc.)
- Recognizing cardiac arrest
- Safe scene management
- EMS activation for healthcare settings
- Legal and ethical considerations for healthcare providers
This course delivers hands-on, scenario-based training that reflects real healthcare environments.
Certification, Private Course and Re-Certification Information
Participants who complete the program receive a BLS / CPR-HCP & AED certificate, valid for 12 months.
This certification is widely accepted by:
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Long-term care facilities
- Colleges & universities
- Medical, dental, and nursing programs
- Emergency response programs
Re-certification courses for BLS / CPR-HCP are also available.
Hamilton First Aid provides private BLS group training for:
- Clinics and dental offices
- Hospitals and long-term care homes
- University programs
- First responder teams
- Businesses with healthcare staff
Training can be delivered at your location or at one of our Hamilton facilities.
Contact us for group rates and scheduling options.
We offer BLS re-certification courses for participants with a valid, non-expired certificate.
Visit our BLS refresher page for eligibility requirements and upcoming class dates.
Choose this course if you:
- Work in healthcare
- Are entering a medical or nursing program
- Require advanced CPR beyond CPR Level C
- Work or volunteer in emergency response roles
- Need team-based resuscitation skills
If you do not require advanced healthcare CPR, consider CPR Level C instead.
Frequently Asked Questions – BLS / CPR-HCP
Yes. BLS is the updated term for Health Care Provider CPR (HCP).
Certificates are valid for 1 year.
No. This is a CPR-only course.
Yes—AED instruction and practice are included.
Yes—BLS is required for most healthcare-related programs in Ontario.
Yes—re-certification courses are available if your certification is still valid
Registration
Ready to Register?
All upcoming BLS / CPR-HCP course dates, times, and Hamilton training locations are listed below.
Select the class that fits your schedule and complete your registration online.
Train with Hamilton’s most trusted provider for advanced healthcare CPR.