Alberta Health and Safety Training Institute (AHASTI)

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Red Cross - Basic Life Support/Health Care Provider (BLS/HCP) - Recertification

The Red Cross has updated the Health Care Provider CPR program. It is now called the Basic Life Support CPR (BLS). Skills and certification continue to meet ILCOR standards. All students with a current Health Care Provider CPR certification will be permitted to recertify in the new Basic Life Support program.

Red Cross - Basic Life Support (BLS/HCP) with Airway and Oxygen Modules

Basic Life Support is an important step in the survival of a person who suffers a cardiac arrest incident. This course is designed for those that will work in a team response such as EMS, Fire, Nurses, future CRC BLS instructors etc. This course includes the optional modules of Airway Management and Oxygen Therapy.

Blended Standard First Aid/CPR C/AED plus BLS/HCP CPR

This INTERMEDIATE Standard First Aid with CPR Level C/AED program plus the additional certificate for Health Care Providers. Course is conducted 50% in-class and 50% with an instructor while maintaining all safety requirements and social distancing requirements. Date selected is for the in-class portion and completion of the online must presented to the instructor. Online portal access will be sent via email during AHASTI business hours.

Recertification - Blended Standard First Aid/CPR C/AED plus BLS/HCP CPR

Course is conducted 50% in-class and 50% with an instructor while maintaining all safety requirements and social distancing requirements. Date selected is for the in-class portion and completion of the online must presented to the instructor. Online portal access will be sent via email during AHASTI business hours. A valid certification must be presented to the instructor on the day of the program. COVID extensions for certifications that expire in March, April, May or June 2020 have been granted a 90 day extension.

Heart and Stroke - Basic Life Support (BLS/HCP) Program

Formerly known as BLS for Healthcare Providers - Employers may chose to be specific as to which provider their employees are certified by at this level of training. Please ensure you check with your employer prior to registering.

Heart and Stroke - Basic Life Support (BLS/HCP) Renewal

The Basic Life Support (BLS) Renewal course is a fast-paced course that allows the experienced BLS provider (those who are confident in their BLS skills through regular use in their work in the ED, CCU, ICU on code team, or paramedics and first responders) the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge through written and skills assessment in a concentrated program.

Red Cross - Basic Life Support/Health Care Provider (BLS/HCP) AED

The Red Cross has updated the Health Care Provider CPR program. It is now called the Basic Life Support CPR (BLS). Skills and certification continue to meet ILCOR standards.