Basic Life Support - Lifeshield

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Canadian Red Cross BLS certification for healthcare professionals, students, and clinical teams who require confident, high-quality CPR and emergency response training.

✓ Accepted by hospitals, healthcare employers, and educational institutions across Canada.

Who Should Take BLS?

BLS is designed for healthcare professionals, students, and clinical teams who require Canadian Red Cross certification in high-quality CPR, airway management, oxygen therapy, and team-based resuscitation.

Designed For

• Registered nurses
• Nursing students
• Physicians
• Dental professionals
Allied health professionals

Course Snapshot

• Initial & Recertification available
• High-performance CPR
• Airway management and oxygen therapy
• Canadian Red Cross certification
• Instructor-led classroom training

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Choose the Right BLS Course

Whether you’re certifying for the first time or renewing an existing certification, we offer Canadian Red Cross BLS courses to meet your needs.

Initial BLS Certification

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At a Glance

Duration

6-hour classroom course

Certifications Awarded:

Basic Life Support valid for 1 year
Airway Management valid for 2 years
Oxygen Therapy valid for 2 years

Includes

BLS Rertification

Best For

At a Glance

Duration

2-hour classroom course

Certifications Awarded:

Basic Life Support valid for 1 year

Includes

Need Both Standard First Aid & BLS?

Some healthcare programs, clinical placements, and employers require both Standard First Aid and Basic Life Support (BLS). Our combined course lets you earn both Canadian Red Cross certifications through one streamlined training program.

One course. Two certifications.

What You'll Learn During BLS

BLS goes beyond CPR. Through realistic, hands-on training, you’ll develop the knowledge, technical skills, and teamwork required to respond confidently to cardiac and respiratory emergencies in clinical settings.

You'll Learn How To...

You'll Be Ready To...

Exercise clinical decision making
Exercise crisis resource management
Work effectively as part of a resuscitation team
Treat cardiac and respiratory arrest in all demographics
Meet employer or program requirements

Why Healthcare Professionals Choose LifeShield

Exceptional BLS training goes beyond certification. We prepare healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality resuscitation skills through realistic, evidence-informed instruction led by experienced emergency responders.

Experienced Clinical Educators

Our instructors bring real-world emergency response experience into every course. They combine current Canadian Red Cross standards with practical insight, helping you develop skills that translate directly to clinical practice.

Evidence-Based Training

BLS is built on current resuscitation guidelines and best practices. You’ll learn not only what to do, but why each intervention matters, giving you the confidence to apply your skills consistently in real clinical situations.

Scenario-Based Learning

Clinical competence is built through repetition and realistic practice. You’ll work through hands-on scenarios that reinforce teamwork, communication, and the technical skills required during high-pressure emergencies.

Clinical Confidence

Our goal is more than helping you pass a course. We prepare you to respond with confidence, communicate effectively as part of a healthcare team, and deliver high-quality patient care when it matters most.

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TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM

Full-Length Training

Complete your BLS training in one instructor-led classroom session.

CERTIFICATION RENEWAL

Recertification

Renew your current certification through a shorter instructor-led recertification course.

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Basic Life Support Course Dates

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FULL LENGTH BLS TRAINING

BLS Training Dates

Complete BLS in a 1-day instructor-led classroom session.

Includes Airway Management and Oxygen Therapy.

Dartmouth

635 Portland Hills Drive

RENEW YOUR CERTIFICATION

BLS Recertification Dates

Complete BLS recertification in a 2-hour instructor-led classroom session.

Eligible participants must hold a valid BLS certificate.

Dartmouth

635 Portland Hills Drive

Training a Group or Workplace?

Need BLS training for your team? We offer convenient on-site training for workplaces and groups throughout Nova Scotia