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Seconds Matter: Why the New Basic Life Support Course is Essential for Healthcare Professionals

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A male nurse wearing a stethoscope, a female paramedic holding a first aid kit, and male healthcare professional all standing in front of an ambulance.

In a medical emergency, healthcare professionals and first responders transition to life-saving mode in a heartbeat — and timing is critical. Because every second counts, Fleming College aims to set a standard of rapid-response excellence by offering a new Basic Life Support (BLS) course. This 4-hour, in-person, Red Cross certified course equips participants with professional-level resuscitation care. Training emphasizes efficient team-driven response, high-quality Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and rapid action during cardiac or respiratory emergencies.

What You’ll Learn

You can elevate your life-saving skills and confidence to perform under pressure through training that prioritizes professional excellence and teamwork. You will learn:

  • High Performance CPR: Practice advanced CPR techniques for adults, children, infants, and newborns.
  • Team Communication: Explore how effective communication and clearly defined roles improve performance during resuscitation efforts.
  • Emergency Response: Develop the ability to quickly recognize and respond to cardiac and respiratory arrest situations.
  • Airway Support: Gain hands on experience with airway management strategies for patients in respiratory distress.
  • Professional Equipment Use: Learn to operate Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), bag valve masks (BVMs), and additional tools used in clinical resuscitation.
Why This Course Stands Out

Invest in your skill-development and an advanced course that’s preferred by healthcare and emergency professionals:

  • Designed for Professionals: Tailored for healthcare providers and emergency responders who require advanced resuscitation training.
  • Meets Workplace Standards: Aligns with Canadian Red Cross guidelines and common healthcare requirements.
  • Recognized Certification: Participants earn a 1year BLS certification widely accepted in medical environments.
  • Team-Focused Approach: Strong emphasis on leadership, communication, and collaborative decision making.
  • Extensive Practical Training: Guided by experienced instructors using realistic clinical scenarios.
  • Collaborative Learning Environment: A team setting mirrors the fast-paced nature of healthcare and emergency response settings.
Ready to elevate your emergency response?

Ensure your team is prepared for the unexpected with the highest level of resuscitation training available. The next Basic Life Skills course is scheduled for Wednesday, March 25 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Fleming College’s Sutherland Campus in Peterborough. The cost is $80.

Learn more and register now on our BLS course page at https://flemingcollege.ca/continuing-education/courses/basic-life-support-bls-training.

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