On March 31, 2019, Basic Life Support (BLS) replaced CPR HCP as the paramedical industry standard for professional CPR training and performance. Basic/Emergency First Aid with Basic Life Support is designed for in-facility care providers (nursing staff, care aides, medical and dental professionals) and pre-hospital care providers (fire service, rescue team, sports-medicine, lifeguard, and ski patrol). This course combines comprehensive first aid training and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for professionals working in a team environment. Course participants will be trained in performing rapid assessment and rapid defibrillation with automated external defibrillator. Basic/Emergency First Aid with BLS Course Content The Red Cross Preparing to respond The EMS system Check, Call, Care Airway emergencies Breathing and Circulation emergencies First aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest Wound care Basic Life Support Course Content Glove removal Primary Assessment Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Airway Obstruction Assisted Ventilation Basic Life Support special considerations Intermediate/Standard First Aid with CPR & AED Basic Life Support Pre-requisites None None Course Duration 1-days, 8 hours in-person Certification Valid for 3 years 1 year Accepted by WorkSafe BC as an Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 1 equivalent Yes N/A Re-certification Available Yes Yes; however, not offered by Pacific First Aid Please see below for course dates and registration details.