Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR/AED with Airway Management & Oxygen Therapy
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – 1-year certification
- Airway Management – 3-year certification
- Oxygen Therapy – 3-year certification
Participants practise responses to cardiac arrest, choking, opioid-related emergencies, and respiratory distress through realistic scenarios. Training uses up-to-date equipment to reflect real emergency conditions.
What You Learn in Our BLS Training
Our BLS courses focus on step-by-step practice with instructor guidance. You will learn:
- Glove removal and safety
- Primary assessment
- High-performance CPR
- AED operation and rapid defibrillation
- Airway obstruction management
- Assisted ventilation
- Bag-valve-mask (BVM) use
- Airway adjunct selection and insertion
- Oxygen Therapy administration
- Important BLS considerations for specialized settings
This training builds a strong foundation for professionals who require BLS certification.
Who Should Take This Course?
Our basic life support courses are ideal for:
- Nurses, PSWs, and in-facility care providers
- Dental teams and allied health professionals
- Paramedic students, medical students, and clinicians
- Firefighters, rescue personnel, and pre-hospital responders
- Lifeguards, athletic therapists, and sports-medicine teams
We use a learner-centred approach with demonstrations, repetition, and scenario-based practice to support different learning styles and build confidence.
Course Delivery – Traditional Classroom
Because BLS skills require hands-on practice, this course is delivered entirely in person to ensure the highest quality learning experience.
| Course | Online Portion | In-Class Training |
|---|---|---|
| BLS CPR/AED with Airway Management & Oxygen Therapy | n/a | 4 hours |
| Airway Management (optional add-on) | n/a | 1 hour |
| Oxygen Therapy (optional add-on) | n/a | 1 hour |
When registering, select your preferred date, time, and location for your in-class session.
Additional Stand-Alone Options
We also offer flexible versions of our basic life support courses:
- Stand-alone BLS course: 4 hours
- BLS + Airway Management: 5 hours
- BLS + Oxygen Therapy: 5 hours
- BLS + Both Add-Ons: 6 hours
These options allow employers and individual learners to choose the level of BLS training required for their role or workplace regulations.
Duration
- BLS: 4 hours
- Airway Management: 1 hour
- Oxygen Therapy: 1 hour
Prerequisites
No prerequisites required for initial BLS training.
A current BLS certificate is required only for re-certification sessions.
Completion Requirements
To pass the course, participants must:
- Demonstrate all skills successfully
- Obtain 75% or higher on the written evaluation
- Attend 100% of the course
Certification & Materials
Participants receive:
- 1-year BLS certification
- 3-year Airway Management certification
- 3-year Oxygen Therapy certification
- Canadian Red Cross BLS Field Guide
Why Book Your BLS Training With VO2?
- Small groups for maximum hands-on practice
- Latest First Aid/CPR training equipment
- Experienced, certified instructors
- Real-life scenario simulations
- Refer 2+ people and get $25 off your course fee
- Easy registration and payment via e-transfer
Our BLS training is designed to be clear, practical, and focused—helping you build real lifesaving confidence.
VO2 Health Focus helps individuals and organisations overcome safety training challenges by delivering accredited, hands-on first aid and CPR courses with a personalised, community-focused approach. Courses are designed to accommodate busy schedules and diverse learning needs, offering flexible delivery options, small class sizes, and practical simulations that foster confidence and competence in real-world situations. By emphasising accredited credentials, local instructor expertise, and clear outcomes. VO2 Health Focus serves across Toronto, Mississauga, Oakville, Aurora, Newmarket, Markham, Ajax, Whippy, Oshawa, and Vaughan.